Vegan Recipes
Vegan Fairy Cakes
These Vegan Fairy Cakes are adorable and delicate mini cake recipes. They are quite easy to make. These cakes are appropriate for people on a plant-based diet because they are vegan-friendly. These vegan fairy cakes have a fluffy and light texture that melts in your mouth when eaten. You can alter these cakes by adding different flavors like lemon flavor, vegan-friendly chocolate, or vanilla flavor. Let’s try this recipe with the procedure (listed below).
EQUIPMENT:
- Oven
- Cake tray
- Food blender
- Small bowl
- Large mixing vessel
- A sharp knife or wooden stick
- One spoon
- Sealed box
INGREDIENTS:
For the cake:
- Dairy-free margarine block 100 g
- Caster sugar 150 g
- Plain dairy-free yogurt 100 g
- Unsweetened dairy-free milk 100 ml
- Vanilla extract 1 tsp
- Self-raising flour 150 g
- Bicarbonate of soda 1 tsp
For the decoration:
- Icing sugar 100 g
- 4 to 5 teaspoons of water
- Vegan-friendly edible sprinkles
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preparation of cake:
- Heat the vacant oven by raising its temperature to 170 degrees C (325 degrees F).
- Fit paper (parchment) wrappers into a twelve-hole cake tray.
- Next, add the caster sugar and margarine block to a food blender.
- Mix it for four to five minutes or until the caster sugar and margarine are well mixed.
- Next, add vanilla extract, plant-based milk, and vegan yogurt to a small bowl.
- Then, place these items in the large mixing vessel with the bicarbonate of soda and flour into the milk mixture.
- Stir gradually until all items are well blended.
- Now, shift the cupcake batter evenly into the 12 cake tray.
- Gently tap the cake tray on the kitchen tabletop to get rid of any particles of air.
- Bake these cakes for fourteen to seventeen minutes.
- After baking, check the batter by inserting a wooden stick or knife into the center.
- When it returns dry, they are finished.
- Now, save the cakes overnight in a sealed box so you can decorate the next day.
Preparation of Icing sugar:
- Add the icing sugar with water (don’t pour too much water) to a small bowl.
- Combine well with a spoon until a white and dense texture is formed.
Decoration:
- Using a spoon, pour the icing sugar mixture into the center of the cake.
- Next, decorate it with colorful and edible sprinkles.
- The fluffy fairy cake is ready to enjoy.
UNIQUE TOPPING IDEAS:
Lemon bars:
- Add a scoop of lemon curd, which is made with fresh lemons, maple syrup, and lemon juice, on top of the fairy cake.
Raspberry Rhapsody:
- Decorate the cake with vegan-friendly raspberry jam.
Pistachio Cardamom:
- Place ground cardamom and a spoonful of buttercream frosting on the top of the cake.
Orange blossoms:
- Sprinkle the dried orange powder over the cake. You can also use orange buttercream frosting.
Chopped nuts:
- Use chopped nuts to add a crunchy texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Serve the tasty cake with soothing teas such as rosehip, peppermint, or chamomile tea for a calming and relaxing treat.
- Pair it with a hot cup of vegan-friendly coffee or tea.
- Enjoy the yummy fairy cake with vibrant and fresh fruit slices.
TIPS:
Room temperature items:
- Ensure all items including plant-based milk and vegan margarine, are at room temperature.
Right flour:
- Use high-quality flour that is suitable for cakes. Try this with gluten-free flour.
Avoid overmixing the cake batter:
- Gently mix the cake batter. Overmixing makes a hard and dense cake.
Sugar:
- Use the right sugar, such as granulated sugar or caster sugar. You can also experiment with date sugar or coconut sugar.
Plant-based milk:
- Most plant-based milk will work. Pick any unflavored milk whose flavor appeals to you.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
Fridge:
- Store the leftover fairy cakes in an airtight jar and refrigerate it for seven to ten days.
Freezer:
- These cakes freeze incredibly well, making them perfect batch preparation, ideal for school breakfast or lunch boxes.
FAQs:
What distinguishes cupcakes from fairy cake?
- Fairy cupcakes have a more delicate texture and flavor than cupcakes, and they are lighter and smaller. These cakes are frequently served as a starter or sweet treat.
Can I add flavorings to this cake?
- Try this recipe with unique flavors like almond extract, lemon zest, or vanilla essence to create a distinctive taste.
How can we decorate these mini cakes?
- Embellish the cake with fresh chopped berries, mini candies, edible glitters, and piped icing designs.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:
Serving Size 1 cupcake
Total Amount 12 people servings
Total Calories 195 kcal
Carbohydrates 31 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 2 g
Sugar 21 g
Total Fat 7 g
Sodium 179 mg
Iron 1 mg