Christmas cupcake recipes

Mary Cadogan’s fairy cakes are a treat for the whole family and they really do taste as good as they look

These beautiful and classy little fruitcakes make lovely gifts, and kids will enjoy decorating them too.

Cupcakes are all the rage, and this festive version are super cute and contemporary

Treat guests during the festive season to these gorgeous Christmas tree cupcakes. Decorate with sugar balls, sprinkles or chocolate beans to make baubles

These miniature mince pies are sure to go down a treat with anyone with even a slightly sweet tooth

A retro twist to a childhood favourite - learn how to make fairy cakes then decorate for any occasion

Get the kids involved in making these cute elf and Santa cupcakes with our template for the chimney-style paper cases

These delightful mini fruitcakes filled with Christmas spice make perfect gifts for friends and neighbours

Top these cupcakes with buttercream and your favourite mini biscuits and they're sure to go down a storm. A perfect project for little hands

These sponges with a cream cheese topping are light yet wonderfully chocolatey

Hosting a kids' Christmas party? These Santa-themed cupcakes are perfect for sharing, and you can save time by using plain shop-bought cakes to decorate

Get a triple hit of coconut in these light and fluffy cupcakes, topped with whipped coconut cream and snowy desiccated coconut - a lovely gluten-free teatime treat

Make these extra special spiced apple cupcakes as a gift for family and friends at Christmastime. Kids will love getting involved in the decorating

Sweet chestnuts and chocolate make a heavenly combination at Christmas time

Treat family and friends to these decadent cupcakes with chocolate orange-flavoured sponge and buttercream topping. Decorate with orange zest and chocolate

These individual cupcakes with coffee frosting are easy to make and look great on a cake stand

Bake to impress with this stunning edible centrepiece - perfect for a Christmas party buffet, or as an alternative to Christmas pudding

Get the kids into the kitchen to decorate these individual Christmas chocolate cupcakes with frosting and sweets

Make these individual party sponges ahead then follow our suggestions for decorating and icing

Kids will love making these cute Christmas cupcakes from Planet Cake

These mini meringues will bring a touch of zing to your party, and can be made one day ahead for extra ease

Turn any gathering into a special occasion with these glamorous cupcakes for grown-ups

Take your Christmas cupcakes to the next level with a frosting made using our festive spice. Perfect for adding seasonal cheer to your standard bakes