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Butterfly Cakes


  • Author: lydia
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful mini cakes with fluffy sponge and cream filling, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 115g unsalted butter, softened
  • 115g sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 115g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 50ml milk
  • Whipped cream or buttercream, for filling
  • Icing sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with paper cases.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in the self-raising flour and milk until just combined.
  5. Spoon the mixture into the paper cases, filling them about two-thirds full and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  6. Once cooled, cut a small circle from the top of each cake, add whipped cream or buttercream, and replace the ‘lid’ to create butterfly wings.
  7. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or refrigerate for up to a week without icing.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cake
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
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