fairy cakes

Set the oven to 190c. Then line a cake tin with 12 cupcake cases and set aside.

Put all the ingredients except the icing sugar, milk, dolly mixture jelly diamonds and sugared strands in a large mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon or electric beater until smooth. If required, beat in a small amount of milk to form a soft dropping consistency.

Divide the mixture between the paper cases and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Remove the tin and allow to cool before decorating.

to make the icing, mix 30ml of cold water with the icing sugar to form a thick spreading consistency.

use to decorate the surface of each cake and top with your sweets or cake decorations before the icing has set.

Let your cupcakes cool and enjoy.