Spiced Farmhouse Fairy Cakes Recipe
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Spiced Farmhouse Fairy Cakes

By: Laura@home 
"This is a nice family recipe that's easy to remember and tastes delicious! They're very simple, but you can vary flavorings, or add an icing to your own liking. They taste best warm with coffee or tea."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 fairy cakes
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup superfine sugar
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ginger
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 pinch cardamom (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lay out about 18 cupcake (muffin) papers on a baking sheet or place them in a muffin pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time using an electric mixer, or the whole thing may be mixed in a blender. Add cinnamon and ginger to the batter and mix well. Stir in the flour until well blended. Spoon a generous tablespoon of the batter into each paper, and level it out.
  3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Dust with confectioners' sugar and cardamom when cooled.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 129 | Total Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2007 by Cherry Rae   view full review
There is far too much flour in this recipe to be considered a true British "fairy cake"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2007 by ENGLISHLADY   view full review
I've given this a three because the cakes I made were gorgeous but I made a few alterations to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2006 by FunnyCook17   view full review
It was a great desert, not to rich, but just right. The whole family loved it!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2005 by FRAMBUESA   view full review
These really are simple to make and remember, but they're sort of bland. I added more of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2008 by swhithorn   view full review
This is a great recipe and these come out so great. They are just the right amount of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2006 by Leslie Ann   view full review
I love this recipe. Thanks for putting it here.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2005 by Samantha   view full review
They are good for what they are but they are kind of plain. They are really good for people...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2005 by MOEOCEAN   view full review
wow these are fast and easy, we love spice so add a tsp of ginger.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2011 by lizzie279   view full review
Very good overall. The one adjustment I made that I think helps overcome the blandness is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by Gabbi   view full review
I loved this recipe! I added a tsp. of vanilla to it and it turned out great. Highly...

 

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