Fairy Cakes

Starting off with something nice and simple today, something to get the kids involved, as part of todays baking theme. Of course, you can use any toppings you wish. Fairy Cakes are a nice simple treat to have. Enjoy making these. 😊

Ingredients
• 125g caster sugar
• 125g self-rising flour
• 125g softened butter
• 2 beaten eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Icing
• 225g icing sugar
• 2-3tbsp warm water
• Sweets or sprinkles to decorate

Method
• Mix icing sugar and water in a bowl.
• Mix until you have a stiff icing.
• Spoon over cakes to decorate.

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180C / Gas 4.
2. Cream butter and caster sugar. Add beaten egg bit by bit and mix well. Fold in self-rising flour mix until smooth. Add milk and mix. Add vanilla extract and mix.
3. Place 12 cake cases onto baking tray. Spoon the mixture into the cases.
4. Place cakes in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven and leave to cool. Add icing sugar and toppings once completely cool, if wanted.