There's something irresistible about cupcakes, whether it's the pretty frosting or the childhood memories they evoke. Here, Susannah Blake offers a delightful collection of delicious little cakes. Begin with easy-to-make Simple Cupcakes. From classic Maple and Pecan Cupcakes to melt-in-the-mouth Orange and Almond Cupcakes, you won't be able to resist whipping up a batch. Celebration Cupcakes offer a new take on tradition. How about a tower of snowy-white Wedding Cupcakes, a plate of Christmas Cupcakes, or even adding some sparkle to your 4th July party with a plateful of Firework Cupcakes? When you need a little comfort, turn to indulgent Cupcakes. Gooey Chocolate and Hazelnut Cupcakes offer a taste of heaven, while Coffee and Praline Cupcakes make an elegant treat. For a simple dessert, whip up a batch of Fresh Fruit Cupcakes. *A truly irresistible collection of exquisite, easy-to-make recipes for parties, afternoon teas, or sheer self-indulgence. *Tempting photography by Martin Brigdale.
Cupcakes offers high end, creative cupcakes. If you're looking for more simplistic cupcakes like vanilla or chocolate, you won't find them in this cookbook. What you will find is a variety of choices that range from Blueberry Lemon cupcakes to chocolate mocha cupcakes to Passion Fruit Butterfly cupcakes. If you're looking for a more creative cupcake that pushes the limits of what vanilla cupcake people are willing to try, this is the book for you.