Preheat oven to 180c. Line your muffin tray with baking cups (this recipe should make around 24 cupcakes).

Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla bean paste with an electric mixer. One at a time, add the eggs and beat until just combined. Alternating in batches, add the flour and milk.

Spoon the mixture evenly among the baking cups. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. 

Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before icing with your favourite buttercream.