Bake Me I'm Yours … Cupcake Fun - over 25 cute cake characters. Carolyn White

It comes in small buttons that melt quickly without burning or splitting and produce the best flavour, so always try to use these if you can.

      Vanilla buttercream

      This is what my kids love more than anything – sweet, fluffy vanilla buttercream just piped in a swirl as the finishing flourish to an irresistible cake! For really generous swirls, use the larger quantities listed.