Millionaire’s cupcakes
Millionaire’s shortbread, more commonly known to Australians as caramel slice, is a popular treat featuring a shortbread base topped with layers of caramel and chocolate. These cupcakes put a delightful twist on the classic, with buttery cakes filled with a rich butterscotch centre and topped with fudgy chocolate ganache.
Danish butter cookie cupcakes
For Danish butter cookie lovers, these vanilla cupcakes offer a double treat, topped with rich Danish butter cookie icing and finished with an extra cookie for good measure.
Mini chocolate almond tortes
Your "cupcake" can look a little fancier, simply by decorating them upside down to what you normally would. Try with this light, chocolatey mini almond torte.
Lemon meringue angel food cakes
Although these may take a little more time to prepare and bake, it will be a guaranteed hit. Think of this as a light chiffon cake-like version of a lemon meringue pie.
Michelle’s apple "cupcakes"
There's plenty of apple pieces in this "cupcake" recipe, more like batter holding together dark-cooked apple slices. Good for those who like it fruit-forward.
Chocolate cupcakes with vanilla frosting
If kids are attending the picnic, then frosting and sprinkles are a must. Decorate ahead of time, or allow the children to decorate their own. At least there is no need to worry about all the sprinkles on the floor!
Coconut and passionfruit cupcakes with meringue frosting
Add a summer vibe to your picnic with this coconut and passionfruit cupcake. They can store in an airtight container with the meringue frosting for 1-2 days, so prepare ahead!
Gluten-free and dairy-free vanilla cupcakes
It's one of those simple and equally delicious recipes that you want to file, in case gluten and dairy need to be avoided – no more missing out on the fun stuff.
Matcha cake bites
For a different take on cupcakes, try these matcha bites, where the cake is crumbed and mixed with buttercream, rolled and coated with matcha infused white chocolate.
Tiramisu cupcakes
The combination of vanilla cake, strong coffee and rich mascarpone cream-cheese frosting with a hint of chocolate will give you some serious food-coma vibes.
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