Butterscotch Fairy Cakes
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Butterscotch Fairy Cakes are delightful individual sponge cakes with a rich butterscotch flavour. Made with flour, sugar, butter, eggs and butterscotch syrup, these small cakes are topped with a sweet butterscotch buttercream. Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish, with only 15 minutes of preparation needed, these cakes suit anyone looking for a simple baking project that delivers impressive results.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar(diced)
- 100 gunsalted butter(softened)
- 2large eggs
- 50 gbutterscotch syrup(store-bought or homemade)
- 8 gbaking powder
- 1 gsalt
- 1 mLvanilla extract(optional)
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar(for dusting)
- 50 gunsalted butter, melted(for brushing)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: Use a non-stick tray for easier cake release.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the flour for even mixing.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for easier creaming.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract if using.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- 5
Gradually mix in the flour mixture, followed by butterscotch syrup.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 6
Divide the batter evenly among 4 fairy cake molds or small cups.
Tip: Tap the molds gently to remove any air bubbles.
- 7
Brush the tops of the cakes with melted butter.
Tip: This will help create a golden brown crust.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cakes during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- 9
Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Tip: Optional: Drizzle with additional butterscotch syrup for extra flavor.
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