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Introduction

Butterfly cakes are a classic British teatime treat. They are simple to make, and no matter how you decorate them, they always look beautiful. This recipe is a great introduction to making cakes from scratch and is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. The ingredients are easy to find and the instructions are simple to follow, so why not give it a go!

Ingredients

For the cakes:

  • 3 large free range eggs
  • 200g caster sugar
  • 200g self-raising flour
  • 100g butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

For the buttercream:

  • 200g butter, softened
  • 400g icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of milk
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

For decoration:

  • 2 tablespoons of edible glitter
  • 4 tablespoons of strawberry jam
  • 200g of your favourite sweets

Instructions

Making the cakes

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/Gas mark 4.

2. Grease and line two 20cm sandwich tins with baking parchment.

3. Beat the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

4. Gradually add the flour, butter and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat until fully combined.

5. Divide the mixture between the two tins and spread it evenly.

6. Bake the cakes for 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of one comes out clean.

7. Leave the cakes to cool for 10 minutes in the tins before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the buttercream

1. Beat the butter with an electric mixer until light and creamy.

2. Gradually add the icing sugar, milk and vanilla extract and beat until fully combined.

3. Set aside half of the buttercream in a separate bowl.

Decorating the cakes

1. Place one of the cakes on a plate or cake stand.

2. Spread the remaining buttercream over the top of the cake.

3. Place the second cake on top of the first.

4. Spread the reserved buttercream over the top of the second cake.

5. Sprinkle the edible glitter over the buttercream.

6. Place the jam in a small bowl and heat it in the microwave for 30 seconds, until it is runny.

7. Drizzle the jam over the cake in a zig-zag pattern.

8. Arrange your favourite sweets on top of the cake to create a butterfly shape.

9. Serve the cakes with a cup of tea and enjoy!

Nutrition

Each cake contains approximately:

  • Calories: 545 kcal
  • Protein: 5.5g
  • Fat: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 72.3g

So there you have it – a delicious and simple recipe for making butterfly cakes. They are the perfect treat for a children’s birthday party or a tea time treat. They are sure to brighten up any celebration, and the best part is that they are easy to make and everyone will love them!


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