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

Bake these easy vanilla cupcakes in just 35 minutes. Perfect for birthdays, picnics or whenever you fancy a sweet treat, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser

These zesty cupcakes look so gorgeous you won't want to eat them, but once you start you won't be able to stop

Whip up a batch of simple chocolate cupcakes for a party, coffee morning or afternoon tea. Top with buttercream, or perhaps a cream cheese frosting

This crowd-pleasing recipe turns the ultimate afternoon tea favourite into delightful cupcakes

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

Decorate these easy vanilla cupcakes with buttercream and the topping of your choice. They're super-simple to make and taste divine – great as a teatime treat

Bake a batch of red velvet cupcakes as a treat. With chocolate sponge and a cream cheese topping, they're perfect for elevenses served with a cuppa

Use grated pumpkin or butternut squash for these gorgeous, spiced cupcakes

Rustle up these easy banana cupcakes for an afternoon treat. Dairy- and egg-free, they're perfect for anyone following a vegan diet

Rustle up a batch of vanilla cupcakes with pretty butter icing for a family picnic or weekend treat. Decorate them with fruit or sprinkles, if you like

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

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

Make someone smile with these cheery rainbow cupcakes. The striped sponge and buttercream sprinkle topping are sure to brighten anyone’s day

Pretty as a picture, but dead simple. Add a paper flag and these will double as place names or favours at a wedding

Adding a little fruit purée to your buttercream frosting gives you a berry flavour and vibrant colour atop your sponges

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

Retro favourite coffee and walnut cake in a cupcake version, with a choice of luxurious mascarpone topping or classic buttercream

Treat family and friends to these beautiful strawberry cupcakes. They're made with fresh strawberry pieces in the sponge, and a vibrant pink buttercream icing

It's just not a party without unicorn cupcakes. Try these easy vanilla sponges with mesmerising rainbow-swirled buttercream and chocolate button and sprinkle decoration

These bright and fun cupcakes are perfect for kids' parties

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

Employ some clever tricks to achieve a dairy-free bake. Egg-free mayonnaise, almond milk and margarine are the secrets to these vegan cupcakes

Get the kids helping out in the kitchen to decorate these sweet Easter cupcakes. Choose from bunnies, chicks and sheep – they're all equally delicious

Get your day's vegetable quota all in one go. Great for feeding a group, or freeze portions

These wonderful tangy treats taste perfect with a spoonful of crème fraîche

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

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

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

These extra-special cupcakes taste just like traditional crumble and custard - top with cream icing and apple-shaped biscuits