Classic Fairy Cakes 🧁✨
These Fairy Cakes are a traditional British treat. Their soft sponge texture, light sweetness, and a simple icing on top make them a charming addition to any tea party or gathering. They’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
🛒 Ingredients:
🧈 Unsalted butter: 100g, softened
🍚 Caster sugar: 100g
🥚 Eggs: 2 large
🧶 Self-raising flour: 100g
🧑🍳 Milk: 2 tbsp (for a lighter texture)
🍰 Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
🍬 Icing sugar: 150g (for the icing)
🧈 Butter: 25g, melted (for the icing)
🍓 Jam (optional): 4 tbsp (strawberry or raspberry works well)
🌸 Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
🍴 Method:
Preheat the oven:
🧑🍳 Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake cases.
Make the cake batter:
🧈 In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
🧶 Sift in the self-raising flour and fold it into the mixture gently. Add the milk to loosen the batter, mixing until smooth.
Bake the cakes:
🍰 Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake cases, filling each about two-thirds full.
Pop the tray into the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cakes are golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the icing:
🍬 Once the cakes are cool, make the icing by mixing the icing sugar with the melted butter and a little water (about 1-2 teaspoons), until smooth and spreadable.
Assemble the cakes:
🧁 If you like, slice a small hole in the centre of each cake and add a teaspoon of jam before spooning the icing on top. Otherwise, just spread the icing directly over each cake.
Decorate:
🌸 Top with sprinkles or any other decoration of your choice.
📋 Serving Information:
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍴 Cooking Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Total Time: 30 minutes
👨🍳 Servings: 12
🔥 Calories: ~150 per cake
These Fairy Cakes are a simple yet charming treat that’s perfect for a little indulgence. Light and fluffy, they make a lovely snack or dessert for any occasion! 🧁✨ Enjoy!