500 Cupcakes is a storehouse of delicious easy-to-follow recipes, written in clear language and illustrated with hundreds of full-colour photographs. An all-new chapter in this new edition features the latest craze in cupcakes - themed cupcakes with easy-to-achieve designs. The introduction provides a comprehensive look at equipment and ingredients, plus a description of the cupcake-making process, from getting started to storing and transporting the yummy results. The collection of recipes spans from classic flavours and shapes to new favourites for every style and taste - including recipes for special diets.