Fairy Cakes
Tip for Kids: Get a grown up to help
Ingredients
100g (3 1/2oz) self-raising flour
1tsp baking
powder
100g (3 1/2oz) soft margarine or butter, at room temperature
100g (3 1/2oz) caster sugar
2 large eggs,
lightly beaten
1tbsp milk (optional)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 180°C/355°F/gas 4
2. Take a 12-cup bun tin and put paper cases in the cups
3. Sift together the self-raising flour and baking powder
4. Add the butter or margarine, sugar and eggs, and beat with
an electric hand whisk for about 2 mins until well mixed. If the mixture is too stiff, add a little milk and mix again
5. Divide the mixture evenly between the cake cases to about
half full. Bake for 15 to 20 mins until risen and just firm
6. Cool slightly, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely
7. Now for the fun part, ice and decorate the cakes,
be as adventurous as you like!