WELSH HONEY AND SPICE CAKES

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Serve these little cupcakes/muffins with tea.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Muffins

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 c butter, softened
6/8 c light brown sugar
1 large egg, separated
1/2 c honey
4 Tbsp milk
caster sugar (superfine), for dusting

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400F. Butter muffin tin cups (18 total) or line with paper cupcake liners.
  • 2. Sift flour, cinnamon and baking soda into a large mixing bowl.
  • 3. In another bowl, with electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and then gradually beat in honey.
  • 4. With a wooden spoon, fold in flour mixture, plus milk to make a soft mixture.
  • 5. In a separate bowl, with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold in batter.
  • 6. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups or liners.
  • 7. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until firm to touch and golden brown.
  • 8. Place on wire rack to cool and dust with caster sugar. Cool completely.

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