Smartie Cake

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SERVINGS

4 to 8 servings scale / convert

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp. Self Raising Flour
4 tbsp. Granulated Sugar
4 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
2 eggs
2 handfuls of Smarties (or other chosen sweet/decoration)

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt the butter and stir in the sugar till combined
Sift in the flour and gently fold (figure of 8 is preferable)
Once it is light and fuffy, fold in half of the smarties, leaving the rest to decorate.
Pour into a greased/lined baking tin and bake for 40mins till the top is golden.
Leave to cool.

DECORATION:
make a small amount of icing (icing sugar and water) using a dye to make the preferred colour.
Smash up half of the smarties left over and sprinkle over, and place the rest in random places.

CHEF COMMENTS

Try using different decorations to create your own style:)

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