Go Crazy For Autumn Cupcakes

We’re feeling the love for cupcakes right now. These little paper cases of joy made a comeback during the Nation’s lockdown baking bonanza, so we’re offering up 7 awesome autumn-inspired cupcakes – one for each day of the week! – to try right now.

Move over muffins, it’s cupcake time…

With white chocolate chips and juicy damson jam, these cupcakes are the business. Damsons are in season right now so if you fancy making your own jam, check out this simple how-to.

Spiced toffee apples are a poster food for autumn, so when we came across this delish cupcake recipe we were more than a little excited to give it the Tefal taste test. We think you will be too.

Whether you’re dealing with a homegrown courgette glut or you just know what a game-changing baking ingredient they make, these lemon and courgette cupcakes are most definitely the answer.

Sweet, caramelly maple syrup combined with nutmeg, vanilla and the crunch of pecan pieces make these cupcakes crazy good.

A combo of warming ginger and cinnamon make these cute vegan cupcakes an absolute must for the month of September.

Weekend cupcake alert! Pop these lemon curd and elderflower gin cupcakes on the menu for a cheeky afternoon tea treat.

Round off the week with the queen of autumn cupcakes – the majestic apple and blackberry crumble cupcake. Forage the fruit, revel in an afternoon of baking and then indulge in those full-on seasonal flavours.

These dainty cakes may be easy to make but there’s a big difference between a light-as-air sponge topped with tasty frosting and an over-baked and under-iced offering.

Crush at cupcakes with these best-ever tips. Or get a little helping hand and bake brilliant cupcakes every time.

We’ll leave you with this slice of cake wisdom: some only dream of cupcakes, others bake it happen.