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Fairy Cakes

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Method

1. Add sugar and margarine in a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon for about 2-3 minutes until well mixed. Kids love this bit, but be prepared for a messy table

2. Then add the eggs and vanilla essence

3. Add the flour and baking powder

4. Put the bun cases on a baking tray and spoon a tablespoon of the mixture into each of the cases.

5. Bake for about 15-20 minutes at 180°C, 350°F or Gas Mark

6. When the cakes are cool, mix some icing sugar with a little water to make a thick paste. Alternatively for a creamier icing(and my preferred option) mix together icing sugar and butter and add either lemon juice or cocoa powder for flavouring.

5. Decorate the cakes with the icing and place chocolate buttons, Smarties or anything you fancy on the top. This is where the creativity comes in.

Comments Add your comment

my kids always want to join in and this looks like a spectacular recipe for them to get involved

by chef maci on Sat Feb 19 2011 reply to this comment
think this recipe needs a good look at
ie; where do the 2 eggs come in!!!!!!!

by mary burbidge on Mon Oct 12 2009 reply to this comment

Ingredients

100 g (4oz) Self Raising Flour
100g (4oz) Caster Sugar
100g (4oz) Soft Margarine
2 Eggs
3oz Icing Sugar
2oz Butter
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp vanilla essence

Course: Baking
Cuisine: Other
Serves: 12
Cooking-Time: 0hrs 20 mins

By Helga Slater Views 11068 Added Mon Mar 17 2008

Deliciously Scrummy and so quick and easy to make!

I have been making fairy cakes for years, mainly because they are so delicious and quick easy to make - anyone can make them! I think I started making them with my grandmother ''Mama'' when I used to stay with her during the holidays - we would alway Read More