Well we are into the 6th week, how time flies! A little late with this recipe but I had a hectic weekend, but as they say better late than never :)
The only traditional cakes I could think of was figs (ugh), fudge and fairy cakes. So I decided on a twist on the traditional English teatime fairy cakes.
My thoughts turned to childhood once again....lollipops, sherbet fountains and ice cream ....oh how we all loved it when the ice cream man came to our street, what would we chose a a 99' cone, a FAB ice lolly or if we had enough pocket money an oyster ice cream. All us girls thought we were glamorous if we had one...how times change! In case you are wondering, a 99 cone is a cone shaped wafer with soft ice cream and a small flake in the side, Fabs are multi flavoured ice lollies with sprinkles....and oyster ice creams to us were much more sophisticated...an oyster shaped wafer shell, with marshmallow and soft ice cream inside, dipped in chocolate and sprinkles. You could also choose from a selection of sweet sauces....I always had butterscotch :) The pictures I have posted here are probably better than my descriptions...lol Anyway here goes....enjoy the recipe x
My thoughts turned to childhood once again....lollipops, sherbet fountains and ice cream ....oh how we all loved it when the ice cream man came to our street, what would we chose a a 99' cone, a FAB ice lolly or if we had enough pocket money an oyster ice cream. All us girls thought we were glamorous if we had one...how times change! In case you are wondering, a 99 cone is a cone shaped wafer with soft ice cream and a small flake in the side, Fabs are multi flavoured ice lollies with sprinkles....and oyster ice creams to us were much more sophisticated...an oyster shaped wafer shell, with marshmallow and soft ice cream inside, dipped in chocolate and sprinkles. You could also choose from a selection of sweet sauces....I always had butterscotch :) The pictures I have posted here are probably better than my descriptions...lol Anyway here goes....enjoy the recipe x
Ingredients:
6oz each of flour, caster sugar and butter. 1tsp baking powder, 3 eggs, 1tsp vanilla extract
Using all in one method beat all the ingredients together until light and fluffy
Place teaspoons of mixture onto a greased baking tray. These spread out quite allot during cooking, so bake them in batches of 5 at a time.
Bake until risen and golden 180f
Place on a rack to cool
Dip half the cakes into melted chocolate just to cover about half inch up cake (see picture) leave to set.
Whip double cream until thick and cover one cake making sure one side is thicker than the other.
Add a few small marshmallows one side and a few chopped strawberries the other.
Place another cake on top to make the oyster shape.
I have decorated the top with a few sugar butterflies on top of the chocolate.
Enjoy mmmmm
See you next week love M xxx
6oz each of flour, caster sugar and butter. 1tsp baking powder, 3 eggs, 1tsp vanilla extract
Using all in one method beat all the ingredients together until light and fluffy
Bake until risen and golden 180f
Place on a rack to cool
Dip half the cakes into melted chocolate just to cover about half inch up cake (see picture) leave to set.
Whip double cream until thick and cover one cake making sure one side is thicker than the other.
Add a few small marshmallows one side and a few chopped strawberries the other.
Place another cake on top to make the oyster shape.
I have decorated the top with a few sugar butterflies on top of the chocolate.
See you next week love M xxx
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