Serving Details
Yields: 12 fairy cakes
Recipe Description
Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Fairy Cakes—light, fluffy, and perfectly chocolatey. Topped with rich chocolate icing and sprinkles, they are perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat any day of the week.
Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Nutritional Ingredients
- 100g self-raising flour
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 100g caster sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g chocolate icing (for topping)
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with fairy cake cases.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift in the self-raising flour and cocoa powder, then add the vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake cases.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, top each fairy cake with chocolate icing and decorate with sprinkles.
FAQs
Can I use different types of flour?
Yes, you can substitute self-raising flour with plain flour and add baking powder (1 tsp per 100g flour).
How should I store these cakes?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Can I freeze these fairy cakes?
Yes, you can freeze the cakes without icing. Wrap them tightly and store for up to 3 months.
