Chocolate fairy cakes

Conjure smiles from family and friends with easy chocolate fairy cakes – they have a lovely light sponge and buttery icing. 

Nutrition: Per serving
Nutrient	Unit
kcal	255
fat	15g
saturates	9g
carbs	27g
sugars	21g
fibre	1g
protein	4g
salt	0.3g

Method

• STEP 1

Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a 12-hole bun tin with paper cases. Put the sugar and butter in a bowl and beat together until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in the eggs and vanilla until combined.

• STEP 2

Add the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder to the bowl and mix to make a smooth batter. Fold the milk through to loosen. Divide the mixture between the cases using a spoon. Bake for 20 mins, or until a cocktail stick poked into the centre of one of the cakes in the middle row comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 5-10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

• STEP 3

While the cakes are cooling, make the icing. Beat together the butter, icing sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl for 5-10 mins, until you have a smooth, creamy consistency. Add the milk to loosen if needed. Pipe or spread on top of the cooled cupcakes.