FOOD: Butterfly Cakes Recipe

So today after hours of feeling sorry for myself whilst writing (yet another) assignment, I decided to take a break and make some cakes. I decided to make something quick and easy, yet just as yummy! In the end I went for good old classic butterfly cakes. The recipe book that I used is called '1001 Cupcakes, Cookies & other tempting treats' - (buy online here). I love this book so much, it is full of pretty pictures, delicious recipes and easy to follow instructions.

To make some yourself, follow this short recipe :).

INGREDIENTS

115g/4oz self-raising flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
115g/4oz butter
115g/4oz caster sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp milk

Vanilla buttercream icing

85g/3oz butter
175g/6oz icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

1. Preheat your oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5
2. Sift the flour & baking powder into a large mixing bowl
3. Add the butter, sugar, eggs and milk and beat together until smooth
4. Spoon the mixture into twelve paper cases
5. Cake in the preheated oven for approx. 15 - 20 mins or until golden brown
6. Allow to cool completely

7. To make the buttercream icing, beat the butter in a bowl until fluffy
8. Sift in the icing sugar, add the vanilla extract and beat together until smooth & creamy
9. When the cupcakes are cold, cut the top off each cake and then cut the top in half
10. Spread a little buttercream icing over the cut surface and gently press the two halfs into it
11. Fin!
(Recipe taken from 1001 Cupcakes, Cookies & other tempting treats recipe book)

They are super delicious and if I can make them, anyone can! I hope you like this different post and let me know if you'd like to see more baking/cooking posts in the future :).