Halloween fairy cakes from Anon

dairy free gluten free nut free kids can help can make in advance ok to freeze
Category
Cake and dessert recipes
Serves7
Prep time 10-15 mins
Cook time15-20 mins

Mumsnetter ratings

based on (1) review
Ease of finding ingredients 9
Ease of cooking10
Success with kids10
Success with adults9
Overall Mark 10

Ingredients

150g sunflower margarine
150g caster sugar
150g self-raising flour
1.5 tsp baking powder
3 eggs
200g icing sugar

Strawberry laces, smarties and ready to write icing

Handy Hint

Un-iced cakes can be frozen for up to 3 months, which can then be decorated when defrosted. The cakes can be decorated when defrosted

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180 C/350 F/Gas Mark 4.
2. Place the margarine, caster sugar, flour, baking powder and eggs in a large bowl.
3. Beat with an electric whisk until light and creamy.
4. Spoon the mixture into paper cases and bake for 15-20 minutes until risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack.
5. Put the icing sugar in a bowl, and add about 30ml (2 tbsp) water and mix to a smooth paste. When the cakes have cooled off, you can ice them.
6. Decorate with sweets and the writing icing. You can make fireworks, spiders, pumpkins, witches, ghosts spider webs.

Mumsnetter Reviews

From: Anon on Wed 15-Oct-08 18:23:00 Overall rating: 9.5
Cakes are great for halloween parties



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