Fairy Cakes
Fairy Cakes is a traditional British recipe for a classic small sponge cake with a sugar icing and sweet (candy) topping beloved of children that are great for children's parties. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic British version of: Fairy Cakes.
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
20 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Makes:
12
Rating: 
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Fairy Cakes: A classic British mini sponge cake with an icing and sweet (candy) decoration great for birthday parties.
Ingredients:
100g sponge cake flour (00 grade flour)
100g caster sugar
100g unsalted butter, softened
2 medium eggs, beaten
a few drops of vanilla extract
For the Decoration:
100g icing sugar, sifted
1 tbsp warm water
food colouring
sprinkles and sweets (candies) to decorate
Method:
Sift the flour into a bowl then set. With an electric whisk, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract, a little at a time, beating thoroughly to combine after each addition (add a little flour each time to prevent the mixture from splitting). Fold in the remaining flour, stirring until the ingredients are combined.
Line the wells of a 12-hole bun tin with paper cases then spoon in the batter. Transfer to an oven pre-heated to 160°C (Gas Mark 4) and bake for about 20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and springy to the touch.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool as you prepare the icing (frosting). Sift the icing sugar into a bowl and gradually work in the water, beating with a spoon until smooth and just spreadable.
When cold, spoon a little of the icing onto each fairy cake and spread until the top surface of the cake is coated and the icing is smooth. Decorate the top with sprinkles, sweets and mini marshmallows (chocolate buttons and jelly tots are also traditional).
Serve.