Including carrot cupcakes, zesty lemon bakes and Nutella creations 

<p>It's time to whip out your <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/ice-cream-cones-ice-pops/asda-ice-cream-100s-1000s/910003137155" target="_blank">hundred and thousands</a>, dust off your apron and get weighing your ingredients as <a href="https://twitter.com/cupcakeweek?lang=en" target="_blank">National Cupcake Week</a> is here. </p><p>If you needed another excuse to put your whisk into action then there's no time like the present, as the celebratory week, which runs from September 18 until September 24, honours the humble cupcake in all its guises. </p><p>From chocolate-flavoured sponges, alcohol-infused bakes and colourful sugary topped creations - we've rounded up some of the most finger-licking, bowl-scraping and heavenly-tasting cupcake recipes in town. </p><h2>Original iced Cupcakes</h2><p>Once you've mastered the basic <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cupcakes" target="_blank">cupcake recipe</a> it's easy to add in different flavours and toppings. The basic sponge is created by mixing <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/flour/asda-smart-price-self-raising-flour/25472" target="_blank">self-raising flour</a>, baking powder, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/butter-spreads/anchor-spreadable/691647" target="_blank">butter</a>, <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/caster-sugar/silver-spoon-caster-sugar/910002231422" target="_blank">caster sugar</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/free-range/asda-12-large-free-range-eggs/37519" target="_blank">eggs</a>, before topping with a classic buttercream. Remember to get yourself a nice piping bag and nozzle to create that pretty swirl effect.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="imageRecipeCupcakes-2x__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/imageRecipeCupcakes-2x__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Pimm's cupcakes </h2><p>Pimm's isn't just for drinking! Try including some of the tasty tipple in your <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pimms-cupcakes" target="_blank">cupcakes</a> for a sophisticated, grown-up twist. Plus, they have a surprise strawberry syrup middle.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pimmscakes_2__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/pimmscakes_2__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Jaffa cake cupcakes</h2><p>Is it a cake or a biscuit? Well, with our <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/jaffa-cake-recipe" target="_blank">recipe</a> it's most certainly a cake. The delicious treats come with a zesty orange centre and a dark chocolate topping. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="jaffa-cake-cupcakes__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/jaffa-cake-cupcakes__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p> </p><h2>Zesty lemon cupcakes</h2><p>Who doesn't love a <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/zesty-lemon-cupcakes" target="_blank">zesty lemon treat</a>? These pretty treats are easy and fun for the kids to make and once they've mastered the basic recipe, they can try different variations.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="zesty-lemon-cupcakes__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/zesty-lemon-cupcakes__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Raspberry & dark chocolate cupcakes</h2><p><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/raspberry-dark-chocolate-cupcakes" target="_blank">Raspberry and dark chocolate</a> are a match made in heaven. In this recipe you get fresh bursts of the berry in between bites of scrumptious dark chocolate sponge. Mmm...</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="raspberry-dark-chocolate-cupcakes__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/raspberry-dark-chocolate-cupcakes__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Carrot cupcakes</h2><p>This recipe for <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/carrot-cupcakes" target="_blank">carrot cupcakes</a> makes 12 moist, sweet and delicious buns that are great for parties or picnics. Topped with a mixture of icing sugar and orange juice, they're perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="carrot cupcakes" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/carrot-cupcakes__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Nutella cupcakes</h2><p>Just when you thought cupcakes couldn't get any better. Get a double hit of the classic <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/nutella-cupcakes" target="_blank">choc&rsquo;n&rsquo;nut</a><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/nutella-cupcakes" target="_blank"> spread</a> in the sponge and the icing with these sweet treats. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="nutella-cupcakes__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/nutella-cupcakes__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Feeling inspired to create some tasty treats? Make sure you stock up on everything you need at <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/groceries" target="_blank">Asda</a> or <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">pop into your local store.</a> </em></p>

7 delicious ways to celebrate National Cupcake Week

By ASDA Admin,20th September 2017

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