Dulce de Leche Fairy Cakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These little cakes are absolutely magical, and here's the best part: they come together in under an hour total. The combination of rich dulce de leche and walnuts creates the most indulgent flavor that tastes far more complicated than it actually is. I love that walnuts bring heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids to the mix, making these treats a slightly more nourishing indulgence. The straightforward ingredients you probably already have at home mean there's no special shopping trip required, and the simple mixing method means even beginner bakers can create something impressive. These little beauties are perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying with your afternoon coffee.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 150 mldairy milk
- 120 gdulce de leche
- 2 gbaking powder
- 1 gsalt
- 20 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 50 gchopped walnuts
- 1 mlvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk thoroughly to remove lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 5
Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 6
Spoon the batter into 6-8 fairy cake cases.
Tip: Don't overfill.
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check after 15 minutes.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the trays for 5 minutes.
Tip: Don't disturb.
- 9
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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