Fairy Cakes

by Stephanie

A really easy recipe that has become a family favorite.

4oz (115g) butter, softened
4oz (115g) superine (castor) sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
4oz (115g) self-raising flour

Preheat oven to 375F (190C).

Line cupcake trays with cupcake papers.

Put the butter and sugar in a large bowl of an electric mixer and beat until pale and fluffy (approx 5 minutes).

Gradually add the beaten eggs. Fold in the sifted flour and stir until well combined.

Spoon mixture into cupcake trays.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle of a cupcake comes out clean.

Cool in trays for 5 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Frost with icing and decorate with sprinkles, cherries, chocolates or as desired.

Icing:

7oz (200g) confectioners (icing) sugar
2 tablespoons milk
food coloring

Sift the sugar into a bowl and gradually add milk until the mixture is of a spreadable consistency.

Add food coloring, if using, and stir until it is evenly blended.




Hi Stephanie

Thanks so much for sending in your recipe for fairy cakes.

There are so many recipes for fairy cakes and each one is just slightly different in quantities and ingredients. I love the sound of your recipe as it is really easy to make and only has four ingredients!

Thanks again for sharing it with us.

Regards