Maple Fairy Cakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These delightful little cakes have become my go to treat whenever I want something special without spending all day in the kitchen. The maple syrup brings such a wonderful warmth and depth to every bite, plus it contains manganese which helps support bone health and metabolism. What I love most is how quick they come together, ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for weeknight baking or last minute gatherings. The buttermilk keeps everything incredibly moist while the maple glaze adds that finishing touch of elegance that makes them feel like something from a proper bakery.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 60 gmaple syrup
- 5 mlvanilla extract
- 15 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
- 60 mlunsalted milk
- 60 mlbuttermilk
- 200 gmaple glaze(optional glaze)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 12-cup fairy cake tin and line with parchment paper.
- 2
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Tip: Use a whisk or spatula for this step.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
Tip: Ensure the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly among the fairy cake tin and smooth the tops.
Tip: Use a spatula or spoon for this step.
- 6
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cakes after 15 minutes.
- 7
Allow the cakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Do not frost or glaze the cakes until they are completely cool.
- 8
To make the maple glaze, whisk together confectioners' sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more milk or confectioners' sugar.
- 9
Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled cakes and serve.
Tip: Optional: sprinkle with confectioners' sugar for extra sparkle.
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