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Easy fairy cakes

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Basic cake recipe cook at 200°C

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz self raising flour
  • 6 oz sugar
  • 6 oz butter
  • 3 eggs

Details

servings 12
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Put oven on to 200 centigrade

Step 2

Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl & mix together until smooth.
Do not bother with sifting/creaming etc, throw all in at once & mix.

Step 3

Divide into either;
2 round sponge tins - for a Victoria sponge
or
24 cake cases
or 12 muffin cases

Step 4

cook for approx. 15-20 minutes - depends if you have a fan oven. Aga type ovens approx. 30 minutes

Step 5

Check cooked through by inserting a knife in the centre. When blade comes out clean then it's done

Step 6

Ice with icing sugar or sift icing sugar over the top

Can double the mixture for more cakes!
Fabulous with custard for quick pud.
Ensure the butter is very soft - makes a better mixture.

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