Cold Desserts Recipes - Fairy Cakes Recipe

Ingredients

• 100g/4oz butter (softened)

• 150g/5oz caster sugar

• 175g/6oz self-raising flour

• 125ml/4fl oz milk

• 2 teaspoons vanilla essence

• 2 eggs

• 125ml/4fl oz cream (whipped to soft peaks)

• 100g/4oz strawberry jam

Serve 4-6

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4. Line a 12-hole shallow patty tin with baking paper cases.

2. Put the butter, sugar, flour, milk, vanilla and eggs in a bowl and beat with an electric beater on a low speed for 2 minutes, or until well mixed. Increase the speed and beat for 2 minutes, or until smooth and pale.

3. Divide the mixture evenly among the cases and bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked and golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Place a half tablespoon of cream and a teaspoon of jam on top of each cake.