Our 30 best cupcake recipes

No birthday party is complete without a batch of these. They're easy to make (and eat), the perfect edible gift and flavour combinations are endless. Let's get baking.

May 16, 2022 12:12am

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.

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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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Chocolate hearts

These divine chocolate hearts make the perfect sweet treat for this weekend. Sweet and decadent - these little hearts will be loved by all!

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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!

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Quick-mix chocolate cupcakes

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Red velvet cupcakes with chocolate buttercream

These fluffy, moist red velvet cupcakes are deliciously chocolately with the added tang of a chocolate icing.

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Butterfly cakes

Butterfly cakes are cupcakes with a little added magic. A cream and jam filling and delicate wings take ordinary vanilla cupcakes to new heights.

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Cucumber, gin and lemon cakelettes

These delightful small cakes combine the flavours of cucumber, gin and lemon curd cream for an unforgettable cupcake treat. Cupcakes for the grown-ups.

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Rich chocolate cupcakes with chocolate ganache. If you want to be a little bit fancy, put the chocolate ganache in a piping bag and pipe in a spiral.

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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.

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Easy vanilla cupcakes

These easy vanilla cupcakes are the perfect starter recipe fo aspiring bakers. The ideal base to experiment with different colourings and decorations.