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Fairy cakes
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These party favourites are great to make with the kids. And the best thing about these fairy cakes is you can decorate them as creatively as you like.
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Serves: 12
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Prep time: 15 mins
plus cooling time -
Cooking time: 20 mins
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Skill level: Easy peasy
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Costs: Cheap as chips
Ingredients
- 100g (3½ oz) self-raising flour
- 1tsp baking powder
- 100g (3½ oz) soft margarine or butter, at room temperature
- 100g (3½ oz) caster sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1tbsp milk (optional)
Method
- Preheat oven to 180°C (355°F, gas mark 4). Take a 12-cup bun tin and put paper cases in the cups. Sift together the self-raising flour and baking powder.
- Add the butter or margarine, sugar and eggs, and beat with an electric hand whisk for about 2 mins until well mixed. If the mixture is too stiff, add a little milk and mix again.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the cake cases to about half full. Bake for 15 -20 mins until risen and just firm.
- Cool slightly, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Ice and decorate the cakes - be as adventurous as you like!
Nutritional information per portion
- Calories 40(kcal)
- Fat 8.0g
This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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