Fairy Cake Baskets

Fairy cakes are a British teatime classic. Smaller than modern cupcakes, they nevertheless have similar origins and are essentially a flavored sponge cake. This delightful version takes a simple recipe and elevates it to a suitably high-class context. The cakes are particularly good fun to make with children, and both Sybbie and George can be seen in the Downton kitchen in season 6 making much of licking the bowl.