Summer is all about seasonal flavours and florals and these cupcake recipes represent those perfectly.
Summer berries are at their peak right now, so these berry cupcakes from Sweet Kitchen Cravings are a way to showcase them in all their glory.
These cupcakes look like the sunniest of flowers. It might be a lot of yellow buttercream, but these sunflower cupcakes just shout summer.
Summer in the UK usually means soft serve with a chocolate flake, known as a ’99, so these cupcakes have a very nostalgic vibe. They’re also gluten free with dairy free and low FODMAP variations.
A piña colada is full of tropical flavours like pineapple and coconut and these themed cocktail cupcakes from Wilton even come topped with fresh fruit. Just be aware that they contain rum, however there’s a non-alcoholic substitution listed alongside the main recipe.
Ally Saw pipes these amazing succulent cupcakes that look like they could be displayed on your desk instead of being eaten. If you want a more in depth guide, she also has a specific piping guide.
Citrus fruits turn up in a lot of summer recipes, especially lemon with its bright, tangy flavour. These lemon poppyseed cupcakes put it at the forefront, plus they’re gluten free AND vegan, so everyone can enjoy them.
Eton Mess is a classic British summer dessert, filled with berries, meringue and cream, and Cupcake Jemma has managed to turn it into a delicious looking cupcake.
If you play Animal Crossing, you’ll know that hydrangeas are always featured during the early summer months, as they’re famous for blooming everywhere in Japan at that time of year. These cupcakes at Glorious Treats have a beautiful two-toned feel to them with a mix of blue and purple, and the clever piping makes them look just like the real thing.
Which flowers and flavours make you think of summer?
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