Cupcakes: 5 of our best recipes

Cupcakes are a great way to prepare a delicious dessert to celebrate many different occasions (or make just because). They're easier to serve to a large group of people than cake, since they're already single serving, and can be individualized, adding a little something extra. Here are our four favourite cupcake recipes.

Everyone loves a vanilla cupcake. They are moist, sweet and hit the spot every time. This recipe, from "The Cupcake Girls" will never disappoint. Top them off with your favourite icing (chocolate? caramel? cream cheese?) and enjoy!

Get the recipe here: Vanilla Cupcake

These scrumptious cupcakes will be a hit at any get-together. As the name suggests, the hint of caramel will be a great surprise.

Get the recipe here: Caramel Surprise Cupcakes

A banana cupcake is something your guests and family will never expect. And "ganache" makes the icing sound fancy (it'll be your little secret). Kids can help you make these yummy cupcakes by running the blender and spooning batter into cupcake liners.

Get the recipe here: Banana Cupcakes with White Chocolate Ganache Icing

The unexpected addition of grated zucchini makes this dessert effortlessly moist and rich. Not to mention the fact that then there are some extra veggies hiding in this deliciousness, making you feel a little bit better about serving it.

Get the recipe here: Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes with Icing

Give your cupcakes some character with this easy-to-make, fun-filled dessert that's a perfect Halloween treat for the whole family. Click here for a spooky, step-by-step how-to!

Get the recipe here: Cookie Bat Cupcakes

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