Spiced Farmhouse Fairy Cakes

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

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper cupcake liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.
5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust the tops of the cakes with powdered sugar before serving.

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