Queen Cakes
Delight in the timeless charm of Queen Cakes, a quintessential treat perfect for tea time or any special occasion. These light and moist mini cakes are made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour, with the option to add sweet currants for a classic touch. With a hint of vanilla and a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, these petite cakes offer a delightful balance of flavor and texture. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make individual cakes bake to golden perfection in a muffin tin and are irresistible when served fresh from the oven. Whether enjoyed plain or adorned with a dusting of sugar, Queen Cakes are an elegant, crowd-pleasing recipe steeped in traditional charm that’s sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 115 grams granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 140 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 50 grams currants (optional)
- powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases or grease it lightly with butter.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Add the milk and mix gently until the batter is smooth. If using currants, fold them in at this stage.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each hole about two-thirds full to allow the cakes room to rise.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cakes are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Dust the cooled Queen Cakes with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.2 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.6 g | 303% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 627 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 609 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 326 mg | 7% | |
*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.
