Quick and Simple Fairy Cakes

Fairy cakes are a smaller version of cupcakes that are delicious plain or topped with a simple glaze. Easy to make for an after-school treat!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 144 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1.75 cups self-rising flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cup muffin tins or line cups with paper liners.

Step 3

Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add 1/2 of the flour and 1/2 of the eggs; beat until smooth. Add remaining flour and eggs and beat until batter is light and fluffy.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.