Best 6 Lemon Top Fairy Cakes Recipes

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**Lemon Top Fairy Cakes: A Delightful Treat for All Occasions**

Indulge in the delightful flavors of lemon top fairy cakes, a classic British treat perfect for any occasion. These charming little cakes boast a moist and fluffy sponge base topped with a zesty lemon frosting that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Whether you're hosting a tea party, celebrating a special event, or simply craving a sweet treat, these lemon top fairy cakes are sure to delight your taste buds. This collection of recipes offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including gluten-free and vegan options, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delectable cakes. From traditional recipes passed down through generations to modern twists that add a touch of innovation, these lemon top fairy cake recipes will guide you in creating delightful treats that will be the star of any gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MARY BERRY'S ICED FAIRY CAKES RECIPE



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Make perfectly soft, sweet fairy cakes every time with Mary Berry's iced fairy cakes recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe makes 12 fairy cakes

Provided by Mary Berry

Categories     Snack

Time 30m

Yield Makes: 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

100 g (4 oz) softened butter
100 g (4 oz) caster sugar
2 large eggs
100 g (4 oz) self-raising flour
1 level tsp baking powder

Steps:

  • To make this fairy cakes recipe, heat the oven to 200C fan, 180C fan, gas 6. Place fairy cake cases into a 12-hole bun tin, to keep a good even shape as they bake.
  • Measure all the ingredients into a large bowl and beat for 2-3 mins until the mixture is well blended and smooth. Fill each paper case with the mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cakes are well risen and golden brown. Lift the paper cases out of the bun tin and cool the cakes on a wire rack.
  • Put the icing sugar in a bowl and gradually blend in the warm water until you have a fairly stiff icing. Spoon over the top of the cakes and decorate with sweets.

Nutrition Facts : @context https, Calories 208 Kcal, Sugar 27 g, Fat 8 g, Sodium 0.5 g, Protein 2 g, Carbohydrate 33 g

LEMON TOP FAIRY CAKES



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I made two batches of these yummy things, and then was ordered to make another one...totaling to 36. I haven't counted how many are left either...It's one of those "safe" recipes which gives you fast results. When I was little we'd always demand these which were known as "lemon tops" in our household...

Provided by Another cuppa

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 12 cakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces unsalted butter, soft
2 eggs
4 ounces self raising flour, sifted
4 ounces caster sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
chocolate chips (optional)
9 ounces icing sugar
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 drop yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 195°C.
  • Mix all the cake ingredients in a food processor (with or without chocolate chips) and place 3 heaped tsp in each cake case. Bake in the centre of the oven for 15-20 minutes and leave on a wiring rack to cool for a good 30 minutes (if you can resist 'em!). Only ice when cold.
  • For the icing, mix together the 3 ingredients with a fork. If the consistency is too runny, add more icing sugar. Check how lemony the icing is before adding just a tad of food colouring if you prefer them to have that lemon touch! The icing should be almost like a paste, in order for it to stiffen on each fairy cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.3, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 56.1, Sodium 15.1, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 30.4, Protein 2.3

FLUFFY LEMON FAIRY CAKES



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A light a fluffy fairy cake with a icing. A sure winner with everyone.

Provided by deequa

Time 25m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

4oz caster sugar
4oz butter or marg soft
2 eggs
1 x juice of lemon
1/2 lemon peel zest (grated)
1 x tsp vanilla essence
1 x tbsp milk
1/2 tsp baking powder
6oz self raising flour
8oz Icing sugar
2 tsp butter
1 x tsp vanilla essence
1 x tsp water

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 170C/Fan 150C/Gas 5
  • Cream / beat butter or marg with caster sugar until its blended and creamy, i use muscle and wooden spoon, you can use an electric whisk.
  • Beat in the eggs 1 at time, try room temp eggs to stop curdling but dont worry too much if does curdle. Beat in one at time, vanilla, lemon zest and juice, milk and baking powder.
  • Gradually add the sefted self raising flour, or sprinkle from height as i do to get air into it. Beat the mixture until its smooth, creamy but firmish. Something like "Angel Delight"
  • Fill 12 cupcake cases.. i put the case into a fairy cake tin to keep the caked in position as they are rising. Each case will require a generous dessert spoon full until just below the cake case. Cook in middle of oven for around 15 min.
  • You will know the cakes are ready when they are golden and spring back after a light press.
  • Allow cakes to cool on a rack for around 10 - 15 min.. you can start making icing.
  • For the icing, first mix in the butter into the icing sugar, be patient it will seem like too little butter but keep working it. Then add the water and vanilla essence, work the mixture until a smooth, firm but workable paste. You may need to add more water / icing sugar as you go.
  • Take a generous amount on a wide knife put on cake and rotate cake around until you have an even coated amount of icing sugar.
  • Allow to set for 5 / 10 min and enjoy!!

LEMON FAIRY CAKES



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Easy, quick, and great for kids.

Provided by willowth3kitten

Time 35m

Yield Makes Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 190c/ 160c fan/ gas 5.
  • Cream together the butter and caster sugar with whisk or electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add softly beaten eggs slowly, followed by Vanilla extract and lemon juice.
  • Add half of the flour and mix until smooth. Then, add the milk and rest of the flour and continue to mix until smooth.
  • Spoon into cases or fairy cake tray, and cook for 12-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Test they are cooked all the way through by inserting a knife into the deepest part, and it should come out clean.
  • Cool the cakes until they are totally cool to touch.
  • Mix icing as per instruction on the packet, and add any food colouring and flavouring as desired. Decorate the cakes as desired.

LEMON FAIRY CAKES



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Make and share this LEMON FAIRY CAKES recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Trini_Deb_UK

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 24, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

225 g softened butter (Flora buttery is good) or 225 g softened margarine (Flora buttery is good)
225 g golden caster sugar
225 g self raising flour
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 teaspoons lemon juice
lemon zest (from one unwaxed lemon)
approximately 100mls sour cream
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 170°c Fan. Line two trays (12 holes each) with fairy paper cups. Set aside. In a stand mixer, beat sugar & margarine or butter until light & fluffy. Scrape down the sides a few times.
  • Break one egg at a time into a little bowl, add the egg to the sugar mix, beating well after each addition.
  • Fold in the flour that has been sifted with bicarbonate of soda, mix in the lemon juice & lemon zest. Then fold in the soured cream a tablespoon at a time, gently mix until smooth. U might not need all the sour cream. Mixture should slowly drop off the back of the spoon.
  • I use a small ice cream scoop to fill the cake cases, do not overfill, should be about 2/3s full.
  • Tap tray gently on counter a couple of times- this helps to expel excess air & helps to level the cakes.
  • Bake on the oven- shelf just above centre.
  • Bake one tray at a time, unless your oven is big enough to take two trays side by side.
  • Bake for 18-20mins, check after 18mins using the skewer test. When baked, cool in tin 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack & cool completely.
  • Ice to your preference.
  • Will keep for 2-3days I an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 51, Sodium 104.9, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 9.4, Protein 2.3

IRISH LEMON FAIRY CAKES



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Make and share this Irish Lemon Fairy Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bakedapple42

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 egg yolks
2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 egg whites
2/3 cup sifted cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pint lemon curd
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease and flour 24 muffin cups.
  • Beat egg yolks till thick. Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, beating continually.
  • Stir in lemon peel and juice.
  • Beat egg whites till soft peaks form then gradually add remaining 1/3 cup sugar and beat till stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold yolks into whites.
  • Sift together flour and salt and fold into egg mixture.
  • Fill muffin cups half full. Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove cakes from tins and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Using a sharp narrow bladed knife, cut into the top center of each cake, removing cone shape and set aside.
  • Fill each cavity with about 1 teaspoon of lemon curd.
  • Replace the "cones" into the filling on each cake and dust with confectioner's sugar.
  • Yield: 24 cakes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons. Fresh lemons will give your cakes the best flavor. If you only have bottled lemon juice, you can use it in a pinch, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Zest your lemons finely. The finer you zest your lemons, the more flavor you will get. You can use a microplane grater or a regular grater to zest your lemons.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will make your cakes light and airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Gently fold in the flour and baking powder. Do not overmix the batter, as this will make your cakes tough.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin tins. Bake the cakes for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the cakes are baking, make the lemon glaze. Combine the lemon juice, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened.
  • Once the cakes are baked, let them cool for a few minutes before glazing. Then, use a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the cakes.
  • Serve the cakes warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Lemon top fairy cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are light, airy, and have a wonderful lemon flavor. The lemon glaze adds a sweet and tangy finish to the cakes. These cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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