These butterfly cakes (or butterfly buns if you prefer) are super easy and incredibly delicious! They are perfect for children, bake sales and family gatherings. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4 ...

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Based on a cake I have made for years as a wedding cake for friends, this recipe is incredibly simple but still has a wonderful celebratory feel. It also makes truly divine individual cakes like these ...

With an electric beater cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs, mix well. Fold in flour and milk, mix well. Spoon batter into 12 - 15 paper patty cases. Bake 180 ...

Place the cake cases into the tray. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until the mixture turns white and fluffy. Slowly add your beaten eggs and vanilla extract while whisking continuously.

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