Ruby Chocolate Fairy Cakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These adorable little cakes are my go to when I want something special but don't have hours to spend baking. With just twenty minutes of prep and twenty five minutes in the oven, you'll have a dozen enchanting treats ready to impress. The ruby chocolate chips give these fairy cakes their magical pink hue and gorgeous flavor, while the ruby cocoa powder adds antioxidants that are wonderful for your heart. What I love most is how simple they are to make using ingredients you probably already have at home, making them an affordable indulgence that feels fancy but tastes even better.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 200 gruby chocolate chips
- 50 gruby cocoa powder
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 2large eggs
- 100 mlwhole milk
- 10 mlruby extract
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar
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 flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until combined and aerated.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating until well combined.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Beat just until combined.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid overmixing.
- 5
Melt the ruby chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly.
Tip: This step is crucial for the chocolate ganache.
- 6
Fold the cooled chocolate into the batter until just combined. Do not overmix.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly among 6 fairy cake molds or ramekins. Top each cake with a dollop of confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Smooth the tops for a decorative finish.
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
Tip: Remove from the oven and let cool in the molds for 5 minutes.
- 9
Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Allow the cakes to cool and set before serving.
- 10
Once the cakes are cool, drizzle with the ruby chocolate ganache and serve.
Tip: Enjoy the magical taste and appearance of these Ruby Chocolate Fairy Cakes!
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