Gorgeous Little Butterfly Cakes Or Fairy Cakes Recipe

These enchanting butterfly cakes are perfect for any celebration! Delight children and adults alike at birthday parties, weddings, bridal showers, girls' nights, or any gathering. A simple twist on a classic Victoria sponge recipe, these bite-sized treats are incredibly easy to make and guaranteed to disappear quickly. Easily scalable for any number of guests, this recipe yields 12-18 cakes, depending on your cupcake liner size. Prepare to be amazed by how effortlessly you can create these show-stopping mini masterpieces!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 222.9 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Gorgeous Little Butterfly Cakes Or Fairy Cakes

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How to Make Gorgeous Little Butterfly Cakes Or Fairy Cakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper cases.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared paper cases, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, decorate as desired with frosting, sprinkles, and edible glitter for extra flair!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

37g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Gorgeous Little Butterfly Cakes Or Fairy Cakes?

Gorgeous Little Butterfly Cakes Or Fairy Cakes takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Gorgeous Little Butterfly Cakes Or Fairy Cakes?

Gorgeous Little Butterfly Cakes Or Fairy Cakes has approximately 222.9 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Gorgeous Little Butterfly Cakes Or Fairy Cakes?

The key ingredients for Gorgeous Little Butterfly Cakes Or Fairy Cakes are Butter, Caster Sugar, Self Raising Flour, Eggs, Vanilla Essence, Icing Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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