Simple classic fairy cakes, perfect for every day treats or parties.  This recipe is with chocolate chips but you can add sprinkles or fruit.

Makes 24

Ingredients:

• 6oz / 170g margarine
• 6oz / 170g caster sugar
• 6oz / 170g self raising flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 100g chocolate chips

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºc / 350ºf / Gas 4.  Grease a 10 x 7 rectangle tin.
2. In a bowl, mix together the margarine and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add the vanilla extract.  In another bowl add the flour and baking powder.
4. Sift a third of the flour in the butter mixture and combine, add the egg and stir together.  Alternate until all combined.  Pour in the chocolate chips and stir.
5. Divide the mixture up into the case cases
6. Bake in the oven for 25mins, or until golden (see tip).  Leave to cool.

Tip: If you press in the middle of the cake and it bounces back up it’s cooked

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