Nothing quite beats the satisfaction of baking, and these delicious cupcakes are quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• 250 g soft butter
• 45 ml (3 T) sunflower oil
• 300 g castor sugar
• 360 g self-raising flour
• 4 large eggs
• 10 ml (2 t) orange essence
• 30 ml (2 T) grated orange rind
• about 250 ml (1 C) Rhodes Quality Seville Orange Marmalade
• prepared butter icing and decorations as required

Method

1. Place the butter, oil, sugar, flour, eggs, essence and rind in a bowl.
2. Beat with an electric beater for 2 minutes or until light and creamy.
3. Divide half of the mixture evenly between the paper cupcake liners.
4. Top with a dessert spoonful of Rhodes Quality Seville Orange Marmalade and then place the rest of the cake batter on top of the marmalade.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 18 – 20 minutes or until risen and firm to touch.
6. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
7. Ice and decorate lavishly then serve.