The cupcake has come a long way and today we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to flavours, decorations and sizes. Whether your event calls for something classic and elegant, or you’re looking for cupcake ideas that are whimsical and fun, we’ve found 10 fantastic cupcake recipe ideas that we think take the cake! Here are 10 of the best cupcake creations for 2011…

• 1. Mixed berry ricotta cupcakes – These are mouth-watering. Berry and ricotta fans beware
• 2. Quick and easy orange cupcake recipe – Apparently the quickest and easiest recipe around!
• 3. White chocolate wedding cupcakes – Handy ingredient quantities for mini, medium and large cupcakes
• 4. Pirate cupcakes – Your little matey will love these. Super cute
• 5. Butterfly cupcakes with passion fruit cream – a gorgeous adaptation of a classic cupcake recipe.
• 6. Flower cupcakes – An old favourite from the award winning Women’s Weekly Birthday Cake book. These look equally as  pretty without the stems
• 7. Ice cream cupcakes – These are delicious and you can switch around ingredients so you get your favourite cake and ice cream combo!
• 8. Monkey-face cupcakes – Very, very cute and easier than you think to create!
• 9. Dairy-free strawberry and vanilla cupcakes - Irresistibly cute and a great treat for those of us who can't deal with dairy.
• 10. Chocolate cupcakes with chocolate-coconut ganache – If decadence is on the menu, check out this recipe from the master himself, Adriano Zumbo

• Cupcakes are really versatile and fairly easy to make and they are perfect for single serves which means no cake cutting!
• We have a fantastic selection of cupcake decorations, including cupcake wrappers, cases, disposable cupcake stands and cupcake accessories. To be inspired by our cupcake accessories, visit My Party Store