HOW TO MAKE… BUMBLEBEE CUPCAKES

Nothing says summer like seeing cute fuzzy bumblebees flying from flower to flower. These adorable cupcakes are the perfect addition to any summery treat table.

For this technique, you’re first going to need some cupcakes to decorate. You can use any recipe you like and any cupcake case, but I’ve gone with a vanilla cupcake with a honey buttercream in yellow honeycomb cupcake cases.

TO MAKE FLAT-TOPPED CUPCAKES AND BUTTERCREAM

Cupcakes

Makes 12-15 depending on cupcake case size

• 200g (7oz) self-raising flour
• 200g (7oz) unsalted butter/Stork/baking spread
• 200g (7oz) caster sugar
• 50g (13/4oz) plain flour
• 4 medium free-range eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream together the butter/spread and caster