Magical Christmas Fairy Cakes – Christmas Fairy Cupcakes

Fairy cakes are a popular treat during the Christmas season in the United Kingdom. They are named ‘fairy cakes’ because of their small, magical size.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Magical Christmas Fairy Cakes – Christmas Fairy Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Bakery, British Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring
• 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring
• 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 tablespoon Milk
• 2 teaspoon Edible Glitter Dust

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly into three bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl and green food coloring to another bowl. Leave the third bowl plain.
6. Spoon a little of each colored batter into each cupcake liner, creating a swirl effect.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
9. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and milk to make the chocolate glaze.
10. Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with edible glitter dust.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13g20%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 28g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.