The beauty about cupcakes is that they are the perfect quick and easy entertaining dessert, no matter what age you’re cooking for. You can use just about any sweet or savoury ingredient in these little cakes, from rich chocolate fudge to light and fluffy vanilla sponge, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a simple afternoon tea recipe, whipping up a batch for the school bake sale, or want to create delicious individual desserts for the office, there’s an easy cupcake recipe in here for everyone.
If you're looking for a fudgy, decadent chocolate cupcake recipe, these devil's food cupcakes will certainly deliver. Promising rich, velvety cakes with a generous spread of smooth chocolate buttercream, these sinfully delicious treats will take your chocolate cupcake game to a whole new level. Perfect for a school bake sale or an office morning tea, this is one easy cupcake recipe you'll keep returning to.
“These happy looking cupcakes with swirls of pink in the frosting are only improved by a generous sprinkling of fun.” – Yotam Ottolenghi. Delight your inner child with these crazy-good cupcakes, which come loaded with nostalgic flavours of childhood.
It's like carrot cake... in cupcake form! These perfectly moist bite-sized cupcakes with a hint of cinnamon, vanilla and honey are topped with a cream cheese frosting and toasted walnuts. Serve them at your Easter lunch, picnic and long-weekend feasting. You’ll need 2 x 12-hole, ⅓-cup-capacity muffin pans and a piping bag or zip-lock bag.
These moreish little cakes are just as perfect un-iced for a lunchbox or afternoon tea treat, or served with Biscoff icing for a party or high tea. Recipe note: You’ll need a 12-hole, 1/3-cup-capacity muffin pan.
These aren't your average cupcakes. The coffee-spiked Italian meringue is a seriously luscious frosting – you'll want a swirl of it on everything!
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
Last-minute bake sales are not a problem when you have this quick and easy recipe. This is your go-to vanilla cake recipe for either cupcakes or a classic vanilla cake, which you can dress up with whichever coloured buttercream icing you fancy. You'll need a 12-hole (⅓-cup-capacity) muffin pan and a piping bag fitted with a 1.5cm fluted nozzle (or see recipe notes).
"These are the perfect alternative to the classic sticky date pudding, made extra special with the addition of pepita caramel and a spiced chantilly." – Emelia Jackson
These choc cupcakes by Teresa Cutter are all-natural and gluten free, so everyone can enjoy! Teresa’s book, Simple Healthy Recipes, is available at thehealthychef.com
Food blogger Micheal Shafran shares heavenly cannoli cupcakes from his new website, The Melting Pot.
"Introducing my latest creation… Gluten-Free Lamington Cupcakes! They’re made from almonds, coconut and organic eggs then topped with a velvety smooth chocolate frosting made from Naked Chocolat that will truly satisfy the tastebuds. I have two more glorious lamington recipes in my latest cookbook Healthy Baking. This healthy twist on the traditional Australian Lamington won’t disappoint!" – Teresa Cutter
Be tempted by these delicate lime meringue cupcakes.
These decadent adult chocolate cupcakes feature rum and gold leaf decorations.
When you feel like cake, these cute, not-too-sweet cupcakes will do the trick for your tastebuds (and your waistline).
"These little cakes were born during my time on MasterChef, back in 2020. We had to use pumpkin in multiple ways, and this was one of them. The recipe starts by making a pumpkin puree, which can be done a few days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer." - Emelia Jackson
Traditional cupcakes are always a crowd-pleaser. Exercise your creative muscle by decorating these cupcakes to suit your mood.
