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Toadstool fairy cakes are a simple yet effective food to make. They are easy to make and can be made by kids (with the help of an adult). They are a fun treat and appropriate for a child's party.
Makes 12
Ingredients
- 100g caster sugar
- 100g self-raising flour
- 100g butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 30g white chocolate drops (optional)
- 125g icing sugar
- a few drops of red food colouring
- white chocolate drops
Steps
Part 1
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Making the Cakes
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1Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F or 4 on a gas oven). If you preheat the oven beforehand the oven will be ready when you need to put the cakes in.
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Combine the butter with the sugar. Whisk them together or use an electrical mixer until the mixture is light, pale and creamy. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.4Sieve in the flour and add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix everything together well. -
5Add in some white chocolate drops into the mixture if you desire. Mix well. This step is optional but it works well for these cakes.
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7Bake the cakes in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Put a skewer into the largest cake if it comes out clean they are done, if it comes out with some batter leave them in the oven for a few minutes longer.
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8Leave to cool at room temperature on a wire rack.
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Part 2
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Decorating the Cakes
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.1Combine the icing sugar with the food colouring in a measuring jug. If the icing is too powdery add a tablespoon of warm water add more water until the consistency isn't too runny or too powdery. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Add the white chocolate drops onto the cakes. Put them on so the pointy end of the drops are in the icing and the flat side of the drop is facing up. There should be about 5-6 chocolate drops on each cake
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Warnings
- Always accompany small children when using the oven or electrical mixer.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- Mixing bowl
- Cupcake tin
- Fairy cake or cupcake cases
- Whisk
- Electrical mixer
- Sieve
- Tablespoon
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Updated: April 7, 2022
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Categories: Shaped and Themed Cakes | Fairy Parties
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