Have your cake and eat it

Cup cakes are surely one of mankind’s greatest inventions. No need to slice, no need for a plate – you get a perfectly sized cake with a little paper cup to take care of the crumbs. Character’s new Girls Gourmet Cup Cake Maker makes it even easier to make, bake and decorate your own cup cakes in a fraction of the time it usually takes.

Add water to the cup cake mix, pop it into the microwave for just 30 seconds and your cake is ready. You can scoff it right away, or take the time to add delicious icing and sprinkles using the decorating machine (which does sound like more fun).

The set is priced around £29.99 and you can also get Cup Cake Maker Refills (for four cakes) for around £5.99, or go for the Deluxe Cup Cake Maker Refills (for six cakes and including a frosting tip) at around £9.99.

For little gourmets aged eight and up.