These spiced farmhouse fairy cakes are a delightful treat that will transport you back to the cozy comforts of a rustic farmhouse. With warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these small cakes are perfect for a tea party or any special occasion. They are easy to make and are sure to impress both children and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the tops of the cakes with powdered sugar before serving.
