Maybe one cupcake isn't the right size, or maybe you had to level off layers of cake to make each layer the same size, and you're left with a pile of perfectly good cake that you can't quite find ...

12. Cool the cupcakes in the tins for 15 minutes. Remove from the tins and cool completely on a wire rack before icing. Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl. Add the vanilla. 2. Gradually add sugar ...