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Basic Cupcakes and Three Variations
The cupcake (or fairy cake if you’re of a certain generation) is an icon of the 21st century. Crowned with a swirl of glossy meringue or buttercream icing, and...
Chocolate Cupcakes
For the best chocolate cupcakes use the freshest and best ingredients. Choose good quality chocolate – fairtrade if possible – and have everything at room t...
Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes
Chocolate truffle cupcakes are a very grown-up treat, ideal to end a dinner party or for a special romantic meal for two. Be aware that this recipe contains alcohol...
Cupcake Icing Ideas
The best cupcake icing is simple to prepare and delicious to taste. It should complement the cupcake rather than overwhelm it.
As with most things in life...
CupCakes and Tray-Bakes
When it comes to fêtes and school fairs everyone knows the rule: the wickeder, the better. Here is a selection of the most saleable bakes we know. From the...
Cupcakes for Children
Cupcakes are perfect for every occasion from glamorous weddings to afternoon tea parties, from book launches to fund-raising coffee mornings - and children’s parties...
Cupcakes for Grown-ups
Cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. Make them simple for family teas, elegant for wedding celebrations, or pretty for your Sex and the City moments.
For...
Decorating Your Cupcakes
When it comes to decorating cupcakes throw away the rulebook and try some of our exciting new ideas… crumble-topped cupcakes, zesty lemon cupcakes, or caram...
Dinner Party Cupcakes
Ever since Nigella introduced us to her glamorous lavender-topped version the cupcake has become an acceptable end to even the fanciest of dinners. Just choose from...
Easy Vanilla and White Chocolate Cupcakes
Making cute cupcakes is easy, although you need to understand the principles of cooking individual cakes before you begin.
While the a...
Gluten Free Cupcakes
There’s a delicate balancing act to be achieved when making gluten-free cupcakes – the cakes have to rise but remain moist. Because gluten-free flour substitutes...
Innocent Cupcakes: Made With a Smoothie
If you’re looking for a way to make a luscious cupcake that’s slightly lower in fat and sugar, and just a tiny bit healthier (say for a baby...
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
One of the keys to making a perfect lemon meringue cupcake is to get the right size of case for the cakes. This recipe makes 12 cakes in muffin-sized cases – you can...
More Children's Cupcakes
Bring the children into the kitchen for an afternoon and start their culinary education early. Here’s a selection of recipes for your children to try a hre...
Occasion Cupcakes: Valentine, Christmas & Halloween
Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Halloween: these are excellent excuses to get into the kitchen and whip up a batch of celebratory cakes. Miniatures...
Summer Picnic Cupcakes With Fresh Fruit Topping
Some cakes seem too heavy for summer eating but these two cupcake recipes are deliciously light and summery.
Lemon Surprise Cakes...
Upside Down Cakes
All of our upside-down cakes are best served as puddings with accompanying cream or ice cream. They all use a similar method of base-lining the cooking tin with...
