Australian Women's Weekly
When it comes to celebrations, cupcakes are always a favourite whether they’re part of a big dessert spread, handed out as bite-sized nibbles or wrapped in cellophane as an edible gift. Our favourite part about cupcakes is that they’re easy to make (and even easier to eat!), and the flavour combinations really are endless.
To make your flavour selection a little easier, we’ve pulled together 30 of our favourite recipes from the pages of Women’s Weekly magazines and cookbooks. From chocolate and caramel crunch, to vanilla and berry cupcakes, we have all the inspiration you’ll ever need for your next big day. A word of warning though. You best make double, these go fast.
Easy vanilla cupcakes
Who doesn’t love cupcakes?
Red velvet cupcakes with chocolate buttercream
These fluffy, moist red velvet cupcakes are deliciously chocolatey.
Butterfly cakes
Cupcakes with a little added magic.
Banana cupcakes with nutella frosting
These easy recipes are a great way to get the kids baking.
Fudge-frosted chocolate cupcakes
If you don’t already have a go-to recipe for chocolate cupcakes, you do now. This classic version is made even better when topped with the rich, fudgy frosting. Perfect for kids’ parties or an after school treat.
Julie Goodwin’s tiny chocolate cupcakes
A rich chocolate dessert fit for a Queen.
Nutella choc-nut cupcakes
For those of you who love Nutella, you simply can’t go past these indulgent chocolate and hazelnut cupcakes. They’re topped with a rich Nutella frosting, chocolate balls and roasted hazelnuts.
Doggie cupcakes
Who’s a cute doggie, then? No one will be able to resist these cute doggie cupcakes, when they also taste delicious too!
Easy Halloween cupcakes
These deliciously spooky cupcakes are so easy decorate. Pick up some lollies, make some cupcakes and buttercream and start decorating!
Rich chocolate cupcakes
Treat yourself.
Rocky road cakes
A sweet treat you can’t beat.
Banana and passionfruit cream cupcakes
You will need 2 large over-ripe bananas (460g) to get the required amount of mashed banana. Freeze un-iced cupcakes for up to 2 months in single layers to prevent damage; sealable plastic containers are good for this. For best results, try to fill as much of the space in the container as possible to eliminate […]
Littlest princess cupcakes
Pretty in pink, crown princess cupcakes for your little birthday princess!
Lemon meringue cupcakes
Combining two of our dessert favourites for the ideal afternoon treat.
Raspberry and vanilla cupcakes
Sinfully sweet raspberry and vanilla cupcakes. These baked beauties are moist, decadent, and make a perfect mid-morning or afternoon treat!
Caramel crunch chocolate cupcakes
Sinfully sweet!
Orange and poppyseed cupcakes
These gorgeous citrusy cupcakes are wonderfully sweet and moist.
Citrus cupcakes
We used green, orange and yellow paper muffin cases to match the decorations of these lovely cakes. Note
Poppy seed cupcakes with orange frosting
ORANGE FROSTING Beat cream cheese and butter in a small bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually beat in sifted icing sugar; stir in rind. You can use a zesting tool to make the thin strips of orange rind. Note
Champagne mini cupcakes
These sweet, quaint mini champagne cupcakes are like a little slice of heaven – super tasty and so easy to make. These are sure to sweeten up your day!
Mixed berry cupcakes
There is a little more involved here than simply mixing berries into cupcake batter, but the results are absolutely stunning and delicious.
Blackberry swirl lemonade cupcakes
Indulge in these sweet and satisfying blackberry swirl lemonade cupcakes – perfect for morning or afternoon tea with just the right amount of sweetness!
Peaches & cream cupcakes
It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note
Earl grey cupcakes with honey meringue
These cute earl grey cupcakes with sweet honey meringue are the perfect weekend treat – lots of fun to make and so delicious!
Quick-mix chocolate cupcakes
Suitable to freeze. Ganache suitable to microwave. makes 24 Note
Sugar and caramel lace cupcakes
You will need some lace, a doily or a stencil for decorating these cakes. Note
Spiced apple cupcakes
Yummy, delicious gluten-free and dairy-free spiced apple cupcakes perfect for the kids lunchbox and for you with a cup of tea, morning or afternoon.
Carrot cupcakes with maple frosting
Spoil the carrot cake lover with these scrumptious cupcakes topped with maple cream cheese icing.
Margarita cupcakes
Get creative in the kitchen with these sweet and indulgent margarita cupcakes! The perfect weekend treat – simply divine!
Piña colada cupcakes
Do you like Piña colada? Get creative in the kitchen this weekend and surprise guests with these creamy and fruity piña colada cupcakes- simply divine!
Beer and pretzel cakes with coffee cream
Indulge in these decadent beer and pretzel cakes with coffee cream – sweet, rich and so delicious, these little treats taste even better than they look!
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