Cake: Faerie Cakes

In Ireland, faerie cakes are served on Nollaig na mBan, Women's Christmas, which is celebrated on December 12. Like hot cross buns, these faerie cakes have magical properties. Besides enabling you to see faeries, they work as a fertility charm and will heal the sick - but only if baked on that day.

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Step 1

Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

Step 2

Beat in eggs, vanilla, and orange rind.

Step 3

Sieve the baking powder and flour together and add to the butter mixture.

Step 4

Add a little milk to create a batter of dropping consistency.

Step 5

Fold in the sultanas and spoon the mixture into well-greased muffin cups.

Step 6

Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.

Step 7

Drizzle on sugar icing and serve.

Step 8

For sugar icing, combine powdered sugar with boiling water.