Cupcake Recipes

If you need something sweet for the potluck, look no further! We’ll walk you through all of these traditional and unique cupcake recipes step by step.

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    Graduation Cupcakes

    Graduation day will be a lot more festive with these graduation cupcakes. Choose decorating icing and M&M's to match the graduate's school colors. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Cupcake Frosting

    20 reviews

    Simple vanilla frosting is a great topper for any cupcake. I frosted 300 cupcakes with this recipe for my wedding...


    How to Make Magnolia Cupcakes as Seen on ‘Sex and the City’

    The pretty pink "Carrie cupcake" from Magnolia Bakery is just as sweet as it looks!


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    These 2-Ingredient Dr. Pepper Cupcakes Are Going Viral (and for Good Reason)

    Soda and cake mix are all you need to make these delicious cupcakes. Don't knock it til you've tried it!


    Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

    1 review

    In addition to cocoa, Mexican hot chocolate has some signature ingredients including cinnamon and cayenne pepper. I created these delicious...

    How to Make Dog Cupcakes (aka Pupcakes)

    Love making treats for your dog? Kick it up a notch and spoil your best friend with these homemade dog...


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    41 Pretty Spring Cupcakes to Try Now

    Celebrate the new season with one of these sweet spring cupcakes. Enjoy delicious flavors, including carrot cake, strawberry, key lime...

    11 Festive Easter Desserts You Can (and Should) Order Online

    You'll save yourself some time baking when you order Easter desserts online. We found the most delicious cakes, cookies and...


    Air-Fryer Mocha Cupcakes

    These luscious air-fryer cupcakes smell wonderful while they cook. If you have the drawer-type air fryer, you'll need to use...


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    30 Fall Cupcakes You’ll Want to Try Now

    With flavors like caramel apple, pumpkin spice and chai, it's hard to resist fall cupcakes!


    Upside-Down Blood Orange Cupcakes

    Making blood orange cupcakes is my favorite way to use fresh blood oranges. I start with a cake mix and...

    Chocolate-Pecan Cupcakes

    These Chocolate-Pecan Cracker Cupcakes are inspired by a local restaurant's pie recipe. They are rich and yummy! If your marshmallow...


    Pina Colada Cupcakes

    These Pina Colada Cupcakes are fun and colorful for picnics! They can be served as cupcakes or cut into cubes...


    Air-Fryer Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins

    My family can't get enough of bacon and peanut butter, so I created these quick and easy cornbread muffins using...


    Sour Candy Cupcakes

    1 review

    If you love the pucker of sour candies, then these sour candy cupcakes will be right up your alley. The...


    Margarita Cupcakes

    My hobby is cake decorating, and this is my most-requested recipe. It is delicious!! If you are unable to find...

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    The Cutest Cupcake Toppers and Liners You Can Buy

    Transform plain ol' cupcakes into show-stopping treats! From mermaid fins to dino bones, we have cupcake toppers and liners for...


    S’mores Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    Marshmallow frosting puts these cupcakes over the top. Chocolate bar pieces and graham cracker crumbs on top make them extra...


    30 Valentine’s Day Cupcakes We Love

    Show your love to someone special by baking up a batch of these Valentine's Day cupcakes. Choose from fan-favorite flavors...


    Watermelon Cupcakes

    1 review

    My granddaughter and I bake together each week. She was inspired by all of her mom's flavored syrups, so we...


    16 Cute Cupcakes for Happy Occasions

    Cute cupcakes add an extra layer of fun to birthdays, Halloween, tailgating, Easter and more.


    How to Make Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

    It's possible to make easy chocolate cupcakes—from scratch. These cupcakes are moist, rich and made with simple ingredients.


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    19 Fun Birthday Cupcake Ideas

    From creative flavors to gorgeous decorations, these birthday cupcake ideas are the best way to celebrate someone's special day.


    This Easy Hostess Cupcake Recipe Is Perfect to Make with Kids

    Make lunch extra special by baking a homemade version of the classic Hostess Cupcake.


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    Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

    3 reviews

    These indulgent vegan chocolate cupcakes have no butter, eggs or dairy milk, but you'd never guess it. This recipe is...

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    Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

    1 review

    We love using this simple vegan vanilla cupcake recipe as a base to layer on extra flavor. Stir in grated...


    Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes

    1 review

    Decorate these simple gluten-free vanilla cupcakes for any special occasion or holiday. Since the frosting recipe includes cream cheese, be...


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    Oreo Cupcakes with Cookies and Cream Frosting

    8 reviews

    Kids and adults alike will find these Oreo cupcakes irresistible. If you want to pipe the frosting, be sure to...


    Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins

    6 reviews

    My family just can't get enough bacon and peanut butter, so I created these quick and easy cornbread muffins using...


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    The Ultimate Guide to Baking Cupcakes

    Learn the ins and outs of this sweet treat with our comprehensive guide to cupcakes.


    Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

    3 reviews

    Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes....