Christmas cupcake recipes
Cute cupcakes are great for kids to decorate, or more sophisticated versions make lovely alternatives to canapés.
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Snow-capped fairy cakes
- Ready in 45 mins
Mary Cadogan’s fairy cakes are a treat for the whole family and they really do taste as good as they look
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Moderately Easy
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Rudolph cupcakes
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
Get the kids into the kitchen to decorate these individual chocolate sponges with frosting and sweets
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Easy
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Christmas cupcakes
- Ready in 45 mins
Have fun with the kids over the Christmas holidays making and decorating these easy cakes
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Easy
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Celebration cupcakes
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- Ready in 3 hrs
Make these individual party sponges ahead then follow our suggestions for decorating and icing
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Moderately Easy
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Little mince pie cakes
- Ready in 33 mins
These miniature mince pies are sure to go down a treat with anyone with even a slightly sweet tooth
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Easy
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Reindeer cupcakes
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- Ready in 45 mins
Kids will love making these cute Christmas cupcakes from Planet Cake
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Easy
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Lemon meringue cupcakes
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- Ready in 40 mins
These mini meringues will bring a touch of zing to your party, and can be made one day ahead for extra ease
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Moderately Easy
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Pistachio cupcakes
- Ready in 50 mins
Turn any gathering into a special occasion with these glamorous cupcakes for grown-ups
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Easy
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Cranberry ripple cheese-cupcakes
- Ready in 1 hr
These one-portion puds have a sharp ripple of cranberry to cut through the sweetness
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Easy
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Lily’s lemon cupcakes
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- Ready in 40 mins
Make lots, these will disappear fast says Good Food reader Lily, aged 5
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Easy
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Christmas cupcakes
- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
These beautiful and classy little cakes make lovely gifts, and kids will enjoy decorating them too
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Easy
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Cranberry & cream cheese muffins
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- Ready in 40 mins
These sweet muffins have a beautifully creamy middle and go brilliantly with a cup of tea
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Easy
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Pear & toffee muffins
- Ready in 40 mins
These gooey muffins are delicious warm when the toffee is still melty - you can reheat them in the microwave
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Easy
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Skinny chocolate & cranberry muffins
- Ready in 35 mins
These gorgeous low-fat muffins make a great coffee morning treat, best served warm from the oven
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Easy
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Warm raspberry cupcakes with orange sugar drizzle
- Ready in 35 mins
These wonderful tangy treats taste perfect with a spoonful of crème fraîche
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Easy
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Glamorous fairy cakes
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- Ready in 55 mins
A retro twist to a childhood favourite - learn how to make fairy cakes then decorate for any occasion
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Moderately Easy
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Little frosty Christmas cakes
- Ready in 45 mins
These delightful mini fruitcakes make perfect gifts for friends and neighbours
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Easy
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Devil’s food cupcakes
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- Ready in 45 mins
These sponges with a cream cheese topping are light yet wonderfully chocolatey
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Easy
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