Cupcake recipes

These sweet banana cakes are lovely and simple to make for a bake sale or children's party

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

These little Simnel cakes are really almondy, with pieces of marzipan in the mix - and they look gorgeous

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

Teach 8-14 year olds how to make fairy cakes and guarantee a fun kitchen activity

These individual sponges have a secret centre and a cream cheese frosting – serve topped with homemade caramel buttons

These cakes have all the fruit and spice of the traditional bun but are quicker to make. Finish with spiced cream cheese frosting crosses

Wafer cones make an unlikely but perfect case for light custard and vanilla sponge- decorate with buttercream and your favourite ice cream toppings

Bake our Halloween cupcakes for your little monsters. With black velvet sponge and scary faces made using simple icing techniques, they're spookily good

These cute bunny cupcakes are a great Easter activity for kids, and they're ideal for party platters. These super sponges will be snapped up

Transform these Easter fairy cakes into a carrot patch by topping them with vibrant green icing and adding strawberry 'carrots' and Maltesers Mini Bunnies