Julie's previous book, 125 Best cupcake recipes, has over 50,000 copies in print.

Cupcakes are the perfect dessert and it seems everyone agrees as even more bakery shops and television shows dedicated to showcasing cupcakes continue to flourish.

Julie's cupcake and frosting recipes are fully tested, and are so easy and appealing you'll want to try them all. This new edition features not only a new cover treatment and light interior redesign but 25 bonus vegan recipes which will be showcased as a separate chapter. In addition there will be 8 additional photos, bringing the total photo count up to 24.

These are just some of the delectable possibilities that await:

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes, Green Tea Cupcakes
• French Toast Cupcakes, Boston Cream Cupcakes
• Blueberry Apricot Cupcakes, S'more Cupcakes
• Pink Lemonade Cupcakes, Confetti Cupcakes
• Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

Also included are decorating tips and techniques for everything from rustic to fancy cupcakes as well as theme decorating ideas for occasions from Valentine's Day to weddings and birthdays. A tools and equipment glossary make this a truly complete cupcake baking guide. Home bakers can bring the baked goodness and delight of cupcakes into their homes today with this collection of outstanding recipes.