BRITISH BUTTERFLY CAKES

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A true British classic.

Provided by Matty

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 1h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup white sugar
7 tablespoons butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup self-rising flour
4 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease or line 20 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Beat white sugar and 7 tablespoons butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add eggs, vanilla extract, and baking powder and beat until smooth. Sift flour into creamed butter mixture until batter is smooth. Spoon 2 tablespoons batter into each muffin cup.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool cupcakes in the tin for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl until frosting is smooth; spread onto cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 152.5 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

Mujaheed Abdullahi
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I've never heard of butterfly cakes before, but they sound delicious. I'll definitely be looking for a recipe to try.


Leigh Hallas (Whippit40)
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I'm not sure how I feel about butterfly cakes, but I'm always up for trying something new.


ziddi_tanoli_mk ziddi_tanoli_mk
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These butterfly cakes look amazing! I can't wait to try making them.


Amira Elgendy
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I'm not a fan of butterfly cakes, but these ones look really good. I might have to give them a try.


Zeeshan Mustafa
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I've never seen butterfly cakes before, but I'm definitely going to try making them. They look so cute and delicious.


James Mopheme
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These butterfly cakes are the perfect treat for a special occasion. They're beautiful and delicious.


Jaxen Johnson
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I'm not a baker, but these butterfly cakes were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out great and my family loved them.


sobuj das
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my butterfly cakes turned out really dense and heavy.


Adeniji Treasure Olaitan
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These butterfly cakes were delicious! I loved the combination of the light and fluffy cake with the rich and creamy frosting.


Karen Banda
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I've made these butterfly cakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Nosipho Mteki
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These butterfly cakes were a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make them more moist.


Tube 5
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I'm not a huge fan of butterfly cakes, but these were actually really good. The frosting was especially delicious.


Abdulraheem Sani
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These cakes were so easy to make and they turned out beautiful. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Shahbaz Ahmedb
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cakes didn't turn out as fluffy as I would have liked.


Ali Coffee-Gilbert
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These butterfly cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


k.a2 k.a2
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I was looking for a new butterfly cake recipe and this one did not disappoint. The cakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


Robert Verostko
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These cakes were delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes.


Ssegirinya Jovan
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I've never made butterfly cakes before, but these turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the cakes came out perfectly.


lekan femi
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These butterfly cakes were a hit with my family! They were so light and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


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