Iced Fairy Cakes
These delightful cupcakes are a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these colorful and fun treats are perfect for any occasion. From the soft vanilla-infused sponge to the creamy buttercream frosting, every bite is a burst of flavor and joy. So gather your supplies, get creative with decorations, and enjoy the baking experience with loved ones!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 100g caster sugar
- 100g very soft butter
- 100g self-raising flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g very soft butter
- 200g icing sugar
- food colouring , sprinkles, marshmallows etc
Instructions
- Ask a grown-up helper to turn the oven on to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put a paper case in hole of a 12-hole bun tin.
- Put the sugar and butter (it must be soft or you won’t be able to mix it properly) in a bowl and mix it together. Sift in the flour.
- Break the eggs into a separate bowl (spoon out any bits of shell that fall in) and add them to the bowl with the vanilla. Mix everything together.
- Divide between the cases using a spoon, scraping it off with a knife. Ask a grown-up helper to put the tray in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Mix the butter and icing sugar to make a creamy icing. Add colouring, if you like. Push an icing nozzle into an icing bag, then scoop in the icing.
- Let the cakes cool completely in the tray. Pipe icing onto each cake and decorate with marshmallows or sprinkles, or whatever you like.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT40M
Yield
Makes 12
Nutrition
- Calories: 331 calories
- Fat Content: 22 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 13 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 39 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 27 grams sugar
- Protein Content: 2 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.5 milligram of sodium
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