Make a colorful batch of cupcakes that'll brighten up anyone's day. It requires more time and effort than normal, boring cupcakes, but it's still pretty easy. Yields: A dozen cupcakes

For many cupcake lovers, the frosting is the most important part. The cupcake provides the perfect foundation for your favorite flavor of rich and delicious frosting. Choose from classic buttercream frosting (either vanilla or chocolate), cream cheese frosting, peanut butter frosting or berry frosting to top your cupcakes. Each recipe makes enough for a dozen cupcakes.

Cupcakes are a delicious and rich dessert, and they're perfect for almost any occasion. Whether you want to host a fun party, celebrate a birthday or another special occasion, or if you just want to enjoy a delicious treat for the fun of it, then cupcakes are the food for you. Prep time (Old-Fashioned): 20-25 minutes Cook time: 17-20 minutes Total time: 35-45 minutes