Shellys Childhood Bakes

I stumbled across this gem and realized that my childhood passions still fuel my interests! This Kitchen table has been a constant and has both seen & heard a lot of stories! Like the table, nothing much has changed with me either, I'm still multitasking, baking and drawing, though I don’t get to use crayons as much now in the world of architecture. And maybe I’m still a bit cheeky, sticking my tongue out just like back then🤪!

Here is a recipe for some delicious queencakes that my Mom used to make with me. Her recipe was in ounces, but I've translated it into grams to make it easier. 

220g caster sugar

220g butter

4 eggs

teaspoon of vanilla essence

220g self raising flour

1. Beat the sugar and butter until pale and fluffy. Take the butter out of the fridge an hour before baking so its at room temperature.

2. Add the egg one at a time with a teaspoon of flour to stop it from curdling

3. Add the vanilla essence

4. Sift the self raising flour and mix again.

5. Spoon out into bun cases, and bake in 180 degree oven for 15-18 minutes. 

6. Decorate how you like!