Whether it's their individual size, their pretty icing, or just their ability to bring back fond memories of childhood, cupcakes really do have ultimate treat-appeal. Every generation seems to love them, and even the most curmudgeonly among us will find it hard to fight off a smile when presented with a plateful of cupcakes.

A cupcake compendium, crammed with 500 delicious easy-to-follow cupcake and muffin recipes, and more than 200 full-colour photographs. Filled with cupcake and muffin ideas for any occasion and every palate,this is the only cupcake book you will ever need.

introduction

classic cupcakes

fragrant & spiced cupcakes

chocolate cupcakes

decadent cupcakes

muffins

cupcakes for special occasions

cupcakes for kids

wholesome muffins

low-fat cupcakes

cupcakes for special diets

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