Cherry Fairy Cakes

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 13

Yummy Cherry Fairy Cakes for your sweet tooth cravings

by The Chefin Baking

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

178

Sugar

12g

Fat

Cherry Fairy Cakes are a classic dessert enjoyed by many. Delightfully light and fluffy, these cupcakes are studded with chunks of juicy glace cherries. Fluffy and moist, they are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. These cakes can be enjoyed at any time of the day, either as a snack or as an after-dinner treat with a cup of coffee or tea.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2.	Sift the flour and salt into a bowl and set aside.
3.	In another bowl, beat the butter and caster sugar together until light and fluffy.
4.	Gradually add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5.	Fold in the flour mixture and chopped glace cherries.
6.	Spoon the mixture into 12 paper cupcake cases in a muffin tin.
7.	Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
8.	Allow to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

Cherry Fairy Cakes are perfect for those with a sweet tooth.

These cakes are easy to whip up in a short amount of time.

Great as a snack or as a dessert.

CONS

Cherry Fairy Cakes contain a fair amount of sugar, making them best enjoyed in moderation.

They are not suitable for those with a nut allergy as they contain chopped cherries.

If overcooked, they can become dry and lose their flavor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While they may not be the healthiest option, Cherry Fairy Cakes do have some health benefits.
Cherries contain vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants that can help with inflammation reduction and improve heart health. They also contain fiber, which can aid in digestion.

	100 g self-raising flour
	1 pinch salt
	2 eggs
	100 g butter
	100 g caster sugar
	50 g chopped glace cherries