Simple and scrumptious treats are just minutes away with Betty Crocker The Big Book of Cupcakes. More than 175 delicious varieties and decorations are perfect for any occasion—or no occasion at all. Look inside for: Cupcake & Frosting Basics: straightforward instructions on baking perfect cupcakes of any kind—yellow, chocolate, white or lemon cake, along with frostings and icings Simply Delicious Cupcakes: Chocolate Whoopie Pie Cupcakes, Malted Milk Ball Cupcakes, Red Velvet Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting, Harvest Apple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Bake Sale Favorites: Chocolate–Espresso Cupcakes, Double Chocolate–Peanut Butter Cupcakes, Minty Fudge Cups, Cookies ′n cream Cupcakes, Flower–Power Cupcakes, Somewhere Over the Rainbow Cupcakes, Spiced–caramel Pear Cupcakes Kids′ Party Cupcakes: Surprise Cupcake Cones, Mini Cupcake Banana Splits, Jungle Animal Cupcakes, Creepy Crawler Cupcakes, Cupcake Sliders, Football Cupcake Pull–Aparts, Turtle–Topped Cupcakes, Dreamy Sleepover Cupcakes, Pirate′s Hidden Treasure Cupcakes Dazzling Holiday Cupcakes: New Year′s Party Cupcakes, Valentine Parfait Cupcakes, Easter Basket Cupcakes, Hole–in–One Father′s Day Cupcakes, Stars and Stripes Cupcakes, Ghost Cupcake Cones, Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes, Hanukkah Dreidel Cupcakes, Almond–Filled White Christmas Cupcakes Special–occasion Cupcakes: Chai Latte Cupcakes, Hot Chocolate Cupcakes, Peanut Butter High Hats, Lemon Meringue Cupcakes, Mini Crumb Cakes, Wedding Cupcakes, Key Lime Cupcakes, Mango–Jalapeño Cupcake Stacks

Nearly endless cupcake ideas—spectacular yet truly Easy to make—from scratch or with a mix Betty Crocker has gone all–out with this best–ever collection of over 175 sensational cupcakes that are easy and fun to prepare. Best of all, almost every recipe can be made from scratch or with a mix, so you can choose between quick and convenient or scratch preparation. Get ready to be wowed by decorated cupcakes—from adorable Dreamy Sleepover Cupcakes to sophisticated Vanilla Bean Calla Lily Cupcakes, as well as enticing flavors like Aztec Chile–Chocolate Cupcakes. You′ll find dozens of inspiring ideas that are sure to make your next party special, whether a birthday, holiday or graduation. This is the one book you need for the treat that never goes out of style. you′ll find: More than 175 easy–to–make recipes with an incredible array of flavors and fun decorating ideas, from holiday ornaments to kid–friendly creations A full–color photo of every cupcake, plus step–by–step photos on frosting, decorating and more Guidance on the basics, from simple cupcakes and frostings to creative decorating and gift–giving ideas