I’m great (she says modestly) at making loaf type cakes but have also been a bit hit and miss when it comes to making cupcakes – and muffins for that matter. My cupcakes never seem to rise enough or have the right kind of frosting/icing and they never seem as appetising as the ones I see in the shops. I’ve read countless recipes and food blogs (as well as more than one chocolate blog) but have never quite got my little cupcakes right. However, I will not be beaten and 2010 will be the year I make the perfect cupcake! In the meantime, I have put together 1o of my favorite cupcake designs as inspiration, enjoy!
Banana Split Cupcakes
I could just dive into these:

Terrier Cupcakes
Absolutely adorable – too good to eat really

Alice in Wonderland Cupcakes
So adorable

Rose Cupcake
Look at the details that has gone into this – amazing

Pink Star Cupcakes
How lovely are these – and how yummy does this icing look?

Peppermint Vegan Cupcake
Oh my….

Cupcake Burgers
How brilliant are these??

Murder Cupcakes
Creepy but inspired!

Coke Cupcakes
Love, love, love these

Monkey Cupcakes
So funny

Photo credits: Philip, Pascal, Hippie2006, Toxel, mymodernmet, cupcaketakesthecake, hellocupcake,