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Making cupcakes from scratch couldn't be easier. Once you've mastered the basics, you'll no longer wonder how to make the perfect cupcake - you'll be too busy eating them all.
Keep it simple with a classic vanilla, or try our 5-star favourite <a href="/recipes/mary-berry-chocolate-cupcakes">Mary Berry Chocolate cupcake</a> recipe. Our hidden <a href="/recipes/rainbow-pinata-cupcakes">rainbow piñata</a> or <a href="/recipes/strawberry-and-prosecco-cupcakes">strawberry prosecco cupcakes</a> will not disappoint - or simply try our red velvet, green velvet and pink champagne cupcakes. 
 
We've got festive <a href="/recipes/christmas-tree-cupcakes">Christmas tree cupcakes</a>, and <a href="/recipes/spider-web-cupcakes">Spider Web cupcakes</a> for Halloween. Plus, our <a href="/recipes/giant-cupcake">giant cupcake</a> makes for the most incredible showstopper - why not give it a go?

Cupcakes will always be all the rage, especially with so many cupcake flavours to choose from. Learn how to make your own cupcakes from scratch!

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This easy chocolate cupcake recipe was created by Mary Berry, and creates&nbsp;rich, indulgent cupcakes that are easy to achieve in your own kitchen.
Whether you're looking for simple chocolate fairy cakes for a party or an easy chocolate cupcake recipe for everyday baking, this chocolate cupcake recipe is soon to be your go-to recipe for 5-star rich, gorgeously-moreish chocolate cupcakes every time.&nbsp;
In just half an hour, this quick and easy cupcake recipe will make a delicious batch of 12 delicious chocolate cupcakes, ready to pipe with your favourite topping. We love whipping up an easy <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/salted-chocolate-buttercream">Chocolate Buttercream </a>flavoured with rich cocoa powder for a satisfying chocolatey hit!
If you love quick and simple cupcakes, then why not give some of our other cupcake recipes a go? Try our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-cupcakes">Chocolate Chip Cupcakes</a> for an easy twist on traditional <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/triple-vanilla-cupcakes">Vanilla Cupcakes</a>. If you’re a&nbsp;Nutella fan, our <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/recipes/nutella-cupcakes">Nutella Cupcakes</a> are always a winner for family and friends.
<h3>How to make Halloween cupcakes:</h3>
Turn your chocolate cupcakes into spooky Halloween treats with just a few easy steps! Use Silver Spoon’s chocolate fudge icing sugar and follow the instructions on the pack to whip up the smoothest, most delicious chocolate buttercream. For a fun bat design, top each cupcake with an Oreo for the body, and pipe black and white icing to create little bat eyes. It’s cute, creepy, and absolutely delicious!
<h3>How to make Christmas cupcakes:</h3>
Transform our versatile chocolate cupcakes recipe into adorable Christmas cupcakes. Simply add some edible eyes, a small ball of red fondant icing (or red smartie) and some broken pretzels for antlers and you have the cutest Christmas reindeer cupcakes.&nbsp;
<h3>How to decorate chocolate cupcakes:</h3>
These rich chocolate cupcakes are perfect to decorate for any occasion, all year round. Simply top with chocolate buttercream, then add Mini Eggs. Alternatively, add a quarter of a teaspoon of Hundreds And Thousands to the top of each cupcake's buttercream topping.
<h3>How to make your&nbsp;cupcakes moist and fluffy:</h3>
If you want your cupcakes to stay moist for longer, brush your cooled sponges with a simple sugar syrup made from two parts granulated sugar to one part boiling water. After you’ve added the sugar syrup, top the cupcakes with your buttercream icing and enjoy.
<h3>Reasons to bake:</h3>
⭐Ready in under an hour
⭐Ideal for last-minute gatherings and parties
⭐Brilliant for getting the kids involved

Mary Berry Chocolate Cupcakes

These vegan chocolate cupcakes are free from dairy and egg. They are so easy to make and produce a really rich, velvety smooth texture and flavour. Whether you're vegan or not, these cupcakes will be part of your go-to recipes as they are so easy and tasty to make.&nbsp;

Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

Want a cupcake fix, without having to bake loads of cupcakes? Rather than be left with lots of leftover cupcakes (rare, we know!) why not try our half batch recipe. Perfect for afternoon tea for two, a mid-week pick me up, or just because.&nbsp;

Half Batch Cupcakes

Calling all Biscoff fans! This Biscoff cupcake recipe is a real game changer. Soft vanilla cupcake topped and filled&nbsp;with a beautifully light Biscoff buttercream, this recipe is definitely one you will want to save and bake time and time again.

Biscoff Cupcakes

Gift your loved one this Valentine's Day with these beautifully-rich red velvet cupcakes. Simply decorate with buttercream and your last Rolo; how romantic!

Red Velvet Cupcakes

What do you get when you cross ice cream cones with cupcakes? Every child's dream come true.

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Give your favourite vanilla cupcake recipe the rainbow treatment with our cute rainbow pinata cupcakes. These cupcakes are filled with a hidden centre of rainbow sprinkles to give a sweet surprise to all those who take a bite. They make adorable party cakes for a children's birthday party or simply just a yummy bake to brighten up a gloomy day. We've also added a classic video above with some handy tips on getting your cupcakes to come out evenly.&nbsp;
Top Tip: For a shortcut way to fluffy, creamy buttercream you can use the Silver Spoon Creamy Vanilly Icing Sugar to whip up your icing filling for the Pinata Cupcakes.

Rainbow Pinata Cupcakes

&nbsp; These cappuccino cupcakes has&nbsp;such a simple but tremendously tasty recipe. These cupcakes are a match made in heaven for coffee lovers and will also go down a treat at your coffee mornings. This recipe was created for the 2013 edition of The Little Book of Treats.&nbsp;The Little Book of Treats is produced by Macmillan Cancer Support and 100% of the proceeds go towards helping people affected by cancer. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Cappuccino Cupcakes

Try these delicious carrot cake cupcakes with a gorgeous cream cheese icing. 
 
If cream cheese is your thing, try our our delicious <a data-item-id="a2275e08-a2d2-56ce-9289-b38c1dfc7edb" href="">chocolate cake with cream cheese filling</a>!

Carrot Cupcake with Cream Cheese Icing

These cupcakes not only look amazing but taste delicious too. Wow your friends with these beautiful cupcakes. This recipe was produced by Caroline Muspratt and features in the 2013 edition of &nbsp;The Little book of Treats. The Little Book of Treats is produced by Macmillan Cancer Support and 100% of the proceeds go towards helping people affected by cancer. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Toffee Popcorn Cupcakes

The black stuff, Irish Champagne, a pint of Plain; whatever you call Guinness you can't deny this is one iconic drink. If you are a fan, or baking for someone who love this drink then this is the bake for you. These sweet Guinness infused chocolate cupcakes are topped with a smooth and light Bailey buttercream to give the real Irish experience. These cupcakes make the perfect Father's Day gift or party treat for St Patricks Day celebrations.

Guinness Cupcakes

These delicate cupcakes&nbsp;contain orange syrup&nbsp;made with Nielsen-Massey orange extract, perfect for special occasions.

Orange Cupcakes

These cupcakes are really something. These contain one of the Nation's favourite bubbly drinks, Prosecco. Teamed with strawberries, these cupcakes are truly luxurious and elegant. Treat your friends with these little wonderful treats!

Strawberry & Prosecco Cupcakes

These summery cupcakes will go down a treat at a barbecue.

Raspberry cupcakes 

In a galaxy far, far&nbsp;away... (OK, in our Baking Mad kitchen!) we created this amazing galactic cupcake recipe.&nbsp;This cupcake recipe is a great fun one to make with the kids or to feed guests at a space themed party.
You just won't believe how easy it is to create this galaxy buttercream effect and what's more the flavour of these simple vanilla cupcakes is&nbsp;just out of this world! 
 
If you loved this recipe, give our <a data-item-id="f773543d-cb04-5ece-baac-eafbe7faf8f9" href="">ghost cake pops</a> a go!

Galaxy Cupcakes

May the force be with you! These Stormtrooper cupcakes are a fantastic way of celebrating May 4th (or any event quite frankly!). Treat your friends and family. They are so easy to make!

Stormtrooper Cupcakes

These quick and easy Hot Chocolate Cupcakes are everything we love from a cosy winter day's hot chocolate in the form of a rich, yummy cupcake. These simple chocolate cupcakes are stuffed full of chewy marshmallow, and topped with a generous whirl of chocolate buttercream, a handful of squidy marshmallows and a crumbly flake for good measure. Sounds like a perfect Christmas movie treat to us!
Do I have to use hot chocolate powder? 
You don't have to use hot chocolate powder for this simple hot chocolate cupcake recipe, however using hot chocolate powder in this easy cupcake recipe gives the creamy flavour we all love from a good old hot chocolate with lashings of whipped cream. We love Whittards hot chocolate or any that is slightly higher in cocoa, but our easy hot chocolate cupcakes recipe is perfect for any hot chocolate powder you have in the cupboard - why not make extra malty Malteaser Hot Chocolate cupcakes? Or Mint Aero Hot Chocolate Cupcakes? The flavour combinations are endless, especially when you come onto the toppings!&nbsp;
Baking with Marshmallows 
We love the chewy gooey texture that baking with marshmallows gives our bakes, why not try our <a data-item-id="905913f0-4d2a-5be3-8ba9-b1aa51364978" href="">Smores Cookie Sandwich</a> recipe if you are looking for ways to use up left over marshmallows. For this baker-favourite Hot Chocolate Cupcakes recipe, we melt our marshmallows before stuffing them into the centre of the cupcakes fresh out of the oven Just wait for the moment you take a bite into these chocolate cupcakes to reveal the gooey, sweet centre!&nbsp;

Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Treat yourself during your tea break with these Matcha&nbsp;green tea cupcakes. They’re perfect for some self-indulgence or for sharing with friends. This recipe was created by Sarah Wilson from&nbsp;heylittlecupcake and&nbsp;featured in the 2013 edition of The Little Book of Treats. The Little Book of Treats is produced by Macmillan Cancer Support and 100% of the proceeds go towards helping people affected by cancer.

Matcha green tea cupcakes

Searching for the perfect half time snack for the big match or wanting to treat the football fanatic in your life then these are the cupcakes for you. These chocolate football cupcakes would make a fantastic gift for Father's Day or even for a children's party. &nbsp;

Football Cupcakes

An ice cream cone, rather than the usual paper one, makes a suprisingly good case for a light vanilla muffin. Each cone is topped with whipped buttercream icing and rainbow sprinkles - you could even add a flake! This child friendly recipe is really fun to make with little ones and features in Holly Willoughby's recipe book "Truly Scrumptious Baby"

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