Looking to sprinkle a bit of magic into your baking routine? Try this delightful recipe for Fairy Cakes that are as charming as they are delicious. These whimsical treats are perfect for hosting a fancy tea party or as a sweet addition to your afternoon snack. Prepare to be transported to a fairy-tale world with each bite of these light and fluffy cakes adorned with pastel frosting and shimmering sprinkles.
**Fairy Cakes**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup milk
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, until the batter is smooth and well combined.
6. Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
**Once your Fairy Cakes are cool, it’s time to give them a magical makeover with pastel-colored frosting and shimmering sprinkles. You can get creative with different colors and decorations to make each cake uniquely enchanting. Serve these whimsical treats at your next gathering and watch as they disappear like magic! Enjoy these Fairy Cakes with a cup of tea and let the sweetness transport you to a fairytale world. Happy baking!**
