Banana and passionfruit cream cupcakes
Take inspiration from the tropics with these oozy, sweet banana cupcakes with passionfruit cream.
Easy vanilla cupcakes
From plaiting bread to decorating cupcakes, there’s fun for young and old with Sophie Gray’s easy kitchen creations
Pink cupcakes
These pretty little cupcakes are delectable. They are light and dainty and the easy icing is tinted with beetroot juice – not artificial colouring – so your little ones won’t turn into chandelier-swinging monsters after eating them.
Lemon meringue cupcakes
Mix up the classic lemon meringue pie by creating cute cupcakes that are perfect as party food or a gift.
Poppyseed cupcake with orange frosting
Sweet, fluffy orange and poppy seed cupcakes are only made more delicious with the addition of a creamy orange frosting. Enjoy these beautiful desserts for morning or afternoon tea with a cup of coffee.
Blueberry coconut cupcakes
You can use buttermilk or soy milk instead. Swap coconut for almond meal (ground almonds). Note
Butterscotch cupcakes with coffee icing
Candied macadamias are available from specialty nut shops. If liked, top with chopped scorched almonds or chocolate shavings. Note
Hazelnut mocha cupcakes
The divine combination of nutty, creamy hazelnut praline and full-bodied aroma of coffee give these picture-perfect cupcakes some attitude. Photography by Melanie Jenkins.
Cappuccino cupcakes
These cupcakes are a coffee-lovers dream. Serve for morning or afternoon tea, at a party, or as a sweet treat when it’s your turn to feed your book group.
Chocolate and hazelnut meringue cupcakes
The winning combination of rich chocolate and nutty hazelnuts work perfectly together in these sweet and fluffy meringue cupcakes. Perfect for an indulgent dessert or mid-morning treat.
Icing a cake made easy
These easy tips will have you icing your homemade cakes like a professional.
How to roll out ready-made icing
Ready-made icing is a quick and easy trick to professional looking cake decorating. Here’s how to use it.