Christmas cupcake recipes

Top these cupcakes with buttercream and your favourite mini biscuits and they're sure to go down a storm. A perfect project for little hands

Take your Christmas cupcakes to the next level with a frosting made using our festive spice. Perfect for adding seasonal cheer to your standard bakes

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

Get the kids involved in making these cute elf and Santa cupcakes with our template for the chimney-style paper cases

Bake to impress with this stunning edible centrepiece - perfect for a Christmas party buffet, or as an alternative to Christmas pudding

Mary Cadogan’s fairy cakes are a treat for the whole family and they really do taste as good as they look

Get the kids into the kitchen to decorate these individual Christmas chocolate cupcakes with frosting and sweets

Make these individual party sponges ahead then follow our suggestions for decorating and icing

These miniature mince pies are sure to go down a treat with anyone with even a slightly sweet tooth

Kids will love making these cute Christmas cupcakes from Planet Cake

These mini meringues will bring a touch of zing to your party, and can be made one day ahead for extra ease

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

These one-portion puds have a sharp ripple of cranberry to cut through the sweetness

These beautiful and classy little fruitcakes make lovely gifts, and kids will enjoy decorating them too.

These sweet muffins have a beautifully creamy middle and go brilliantly with a cup of tea

These gooey muffins are delicious warm when the toffee is still melty - you can reheat them in the microwave

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

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

A retro twist to a childhood favourite - learn how to make fairy cakes then decorate for any occasion

These delightful mini fruitcakes filled with Christmas spice make perfect gifts for friends and neighbours

These sponges with a cream cheese topping are light yet wonderfully chocolatey

Cupcakes are all the rage, and this festive version are super cute and contemporary