Chocolate cupcake recipes

These light cakes are perfect for freezing – they just need a quick blast in the microwave to bring them back to life

These bright and fun cupcakes are perfect for kids' parties

Kick-start the Easter weekend with these cute chocolate cupcakes decorated with malted buttercream, Maltesers and Maltesers Mini Bunnies

Dad'll love these easy cupcakes, make them really chocolatey or put his favourite sweet or nut on top - the perfect treat!

Conjure smiles from family and friends with easy chocolate fairy cakes – they have a lovely light sponge and buttery icing

Sweet chestnuts and chocolate make a heavenly combination at Christmas time

A make-ahead treat, these will take you back to toasting marshmallows around an open fire

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

Very cherry chocolate sponges dotted with fruit and topped with creamy frosting - perfect for a cake sale

These easy chocolate chip, vanilla and pale pink buttercream cupcakes mimic Neapolitan ice cream and are perfect for a little treat at a picnic

Children will love to make these yummy double chocolate chip cakes topped with rice paper flowers - perfect for a kids Easter baking project

These decorative cupcakes make the perfect centrepiece for a wedding or christening, or a lovely gift

Beautiful individual chocolate brownie cakes with a dollop of softly whipped cream and extra fruit for garnish

These gorgeous low-fat muffins make a great coffee morning treat. Flavoured with cinnamon and studded with dried cranberries, they are best served warm from the oven

Kids will love making these little chocolate cupcakes, with a crunchy biscuit base and Easter egg topping

Got a sweet tooth? Treat someone special on Valentine's Day with these rich chocolate cupcakes hiding a secret white chocolate truffle centre

Expert baker Paul Hollywood takes this classic flavour combination and creates cute individual cakes

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

Special Hallowe'en chocolatey bakes for lucky trick or treaters - you can make ahead and freeze

Deliciously caramelly and creamy

Kids will love making these cute Christmas cupcakes from Planet Cake

Try saying no to these little sponges with frosting and clever bird decoration made with chocolate eggs

Budding star gazers, bake your way through the moon cycle with our tasty chocolate cupcakes. Arrange them in the right order to make a gorgeous display and test your science skills

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