Fairy cakes are mini sponge cakes topped with a dab of icing, perfect for indulging your inner child at any age.
Hold onto your whimsy hats, folks! You’re about to enter the magical world of fairy cakes, where every bite is a sprinkle of joy. From enchanting ingredients to spellbinding steps, this recipe has everything you need to delight your taste buds and imagination. By the end, you’ll have a dozen little fairy-tale bites ready to enchant anyone who takes a nibble. Ready? Let’s bake some magic!
Fairy Cake Magic
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine Type: British
Once upon a time, in a land of sugar and spice, these Fairy Cakes were born. Tiny, fluffy, and irresistibly charming, they’re your golden ticket to a whimsical snack time. Perfect for afternoon teas, children’s parties, or just because “why not?”
Ingredients
- 100g self-raising flour
- 100g caster sugar
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-hole fairy cake tin with paper cases. Magic awaits!
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This is where the spell starts.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then sprinkle in the vanilla extract.
- Sift the flour and a pinch of salt into the bowl and fold gently. Add milk to the mixture to get a smooth, dropping consistency.
- Spoon the batter into the cases, filling each about two-thirds full. Keep an eye out for sneaky fairies!
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The aroma will be spellbinding.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Suggestions
- Alternative Ingredients: Swap vanilla for almond extract, or add lemon zest for a zesty twist.
- Garnishing Options: Top with a dollop of buttercream, a sprinkle of edible glitter, or a swirl of magical unicorn dust (aka colorful sprinkles).
- Cooking Tips: Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing. Want extra fluff? Sift the flour twice!
