Kids’ cupcake recipes

It's just not a party without unicorn cupcakes. Try these easy vanilla sponges with mesmerising rainbow-swirled buttercream and chocolate button and sprinkle decoration

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

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

Children will love to make these yummy double chocolate chip cakes topped with rice paper flowers - perfect for a kids Easter baking project

Budding star gazers, bake your way through the moon cycle with our tasty chocolate cupcakes. Arrange them in the right order to make a gorgeous display and test your science skills

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

Teach 8-14 year olds how to make fairy cakes and guarantee a fun kitchen activity

Wafer cones make an unlikely but perfect case for light custard and vanilla sponge- decorate with buttercream and your favourite ice cream toppings

Children will have great fun decorating these at Halloween parties

Kids will love making these little chocolate cupcakes, with a crunchy biscuit base and Easter egg topping

Bake our Halloween cupcakes for your little monsters. With black velvet sponge and scary faces made using simple icing techniques, they're spookily good

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

Make lots, these will disappear fast says Good Food reader Lily, aged 5

Cute cupcakes decorated by Gordon Ramsay, John Torode, James Martin and Jane Asher - make a batch to raise money for a good cause

Try saying no to these little sponges with frosting and clever bird decoration made with chocolate eggs

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

Have fun with the kids over the Christmas holidays making and decorating these easy cakes

These cute bunny cupcakes are a great Easter activity for kids, and they're ideal for party platters. These super sponges will be snapped up

Make your own monsters this Halloween with our easy baking recipe - decorate with green and black icing and mini marshmallows

Let your little monsters do their worst, decorating these spooky Halloween treats

Everyone loves crispy cornflake cakes, whatever their age. Get the whole family in the kitchen to make these simple bites

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

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

Kids will love making these cute Christmas cupcakes from Planet Cake