Classic Fairy Cakes
Whip up a batch of these Classic Fairy Cakes and relish in their timeless charm! This delightful recipe brings together simple pantry staples like soft butter, caster sugar, and self-raising flour to create fluffy, golden mini cakes that are perfect for any occasion. Topped with a smooth, customizable icing—made extra fun with optional food coloring and sprinkles—these traditional British treats are as beautiful as they are delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes and yielding 12 perfectly portioned servings, these fairy cakes are ideal for tea parties, birthdays, or a nostalgic sweet snack. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they’re sure to become a cherished favorite in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 100 grams caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 grams self-raising flour
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 200 grams icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- optional food coloring
- optional sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C (320°F) fan setting. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with fairy cake cases.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and caster sugar together using an electric mixer or wooden spoon until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
Gently fold in the self-raising flour until just combined, taking care not to over-mix to keep the batter light.
Add the milk and gently stir until the batter achieves a soft dropping consistency.
Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared fairy cake cases until each one is about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cakes are golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the icing, sift the icing sugar into a bowl and gradually add the water until a smooth, thick but spreadable consistency is achieved. Add a few drops of food coloring if desired and mix well.
Once the cakes are completely cool, spread or pipe the icing onto the top of each cake. Decorate with sprinkles or other desired decorations.
Let the icing set before serving. Enjoy these light, lovely fairy cakes with a cup of tea or as a delightful treat on any special occasion.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.8 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.8 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 965 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 382.0 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 299.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 304 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
