Queen cakes: classic sultana fairy cakes
Queen cakes: classic sultana fairy cakes
Try these Queen cakes, with their lovely soft texture contrasted with the juicy fruit inside. They’re so quick and easy to make, so if you need something at the very last minute, this is what you’re looking for. If it’s just an anytime snack or a kids party, packed lunch box or a bake-sale, this will fit the bill.
Queen cakes: classic sultana fairy cakes
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Ingredients
- 110 g Butter softened
- 110 g caster sugar plus extra for sprinkling
- 2 medium eggs beaten
- 110 g self-raising flour sieved (if you don’t have Self-Raising flour see my Notes below) )
- A little milk if necessary
- 60 g sultanas or other dried fruit of choice such a raisins or currants
DISCLAIMER
I recommend using the Metric measurements (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180ºC/350ºF/Gas Mark 4.
- Grease a 12-hole bun tin well. or you can use paper bun cases.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light, pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Fold (NO NOT beat) the flour into the mixture with a little milk, if necessary, to give a soft dropping consistency. Add the sultanas and mix well.
- Place spoonfuls of the mixture into the prepared tin or paper cases.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until firm to the touch and golden brown. Turn out on a wire rack to cool and sprinkle with a little extra caster sugar.
If you don't have Self-Raising Flour, you can make your own, See how HERE
This is a recipe used in my bakery from the 1960’s and it’s my aim to keep some of the old favourites alive both on this website and on my YouTube Channel. If you have an old favourite but lost the recipe then do let me know and I’ll see if I can help.
Have you tried this recipe?Please leave a comment below, or If you have any other questions or problems Leave me a message HERE
Category: Baking, British, Cakes, Pastries & Biscuits, Cuisine, Recipes, Teatime Treats, Snacks, Party Food
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Hi Madeline, Thanks you for your feedback it’s just what I like to hear also for the 5 star rating too. Do please keep in touch.
Hi there, just made these beautiful little cakes today..just like my Mum used to make! So happy to have found your wonderful recipe site, I was born and raised in Yorkshire now living in Australia and my Aussie hubby can’t wait to see what I make next! Thank you.
Hi Kathryn, Thank you so much for your feedback, I really do appreciate it. I’m also pleased it brought back some nice memories of your dear Mom. Give my belated Birthday Wishes to your Daughter also. xx
Made these for my 14yr old daughter’s birthday in lieu of a large cake as she prefers fairy cakes & they were delicious! Iced some of them with sprinkles & left some plain. Really tasty & they rose a treat. My late mom used this exact recipe & I remember creaming the butter & sugar then being allowed to lick the wooden spoon! Thanks very much
Hi Debbie, My apologies it should read 110g butter, Thanks for pointing that out. all fixed now.
Hi just wondering if 10g of butter is correct. Seems a tiny amount. Thanks