Father's Day cupcake recipes

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

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

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

Impress family and friends this summer with these cooling ice cream cupcakes. You only need a few ingredients to make them and no baking is required

Bake a batch of these funfetti cupcakes for a kids' party – they have an airy, custard-flavoured sponge and creamy vanilla frosting, all topped with rainbow sprinkles

This crowd-pleasing recipe turns an afternoon tea classic into dainty cupcakes. Top mini carrot cakes with a generous layer of soft cheese frosting, then enjoy with a cuppa.

Fill cupcakes with sweet caramel and top with a buttercream that’s been given a savoury edge with brown butter and tahini. They’ll be the star of any party

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

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

These bright and fun cupcakes are perfect for kids' parties

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

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

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

These cupcakes are little portions of perfection and are great to share with friends

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

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

Good Food reader, Mita Patel, shares her recipe for these cute, energy-giving, choc-banana cupcakes

Sweet chestnuts and chocolate make a heavenly combination at Christmas time

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

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

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

Treat yourself to these easy cupcakes with a caramel-flavoured sponge and salted caramel topping. Perfect for afternoon tea

Treat family and friends to these simple vanilla-flavoured cupcakes, baked with gluten-free flour and baking powder

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