Perfect for a birthday party, classroom treat or a random Saturday afternoon!
15 Super Fun Cupcake Ideas for Kids
Updated on Feb. 02, 2024
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Eyes On You
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Look out! This crazy cupcake only has eyes for you. Don't worry though, he's delicious!
—Karen Tack, Riverside, Connecticut
2/15
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this recipe based on our family's love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun for Valentine's Day. Vary the color to match the occasion. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
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4/15
Candy Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Rich chocolaty cupcakes include a cream cheese surprise. Get kids in on the fun by letting them help decorate. ‐Mrs. Walter Jacobson, Ashland, Ohio
5/15
Rainbow Cupcakes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve been making these colorful cupcakes with my mom since I was in high school. The cheery sweets are as fun to make as they are to eat. —Tammy Quinn, Lynden, Ontario
6/15
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Satisfy your chocolate craving with these cupcakes. The creamy frosting topped with chopped peanut butter cups is the best part. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
7/15
Strawberry Muffin Cones
Total Time
40 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a delightful, fun way to serve a cupcake. I share these with the neighborhood kids and they love the ice cream cone look and ease of eating. Adults who try them say snacking on them makes them feel like kids again. —Barb Kietzer, Niles, Michigan
8/15
Sunshine Cupcakes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Want to put a smile on someone's face? Look no further than these cheery cupcakes! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
9/15
Bat Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Even my adult children love these Halloween cupcakes! We serve them every year at our pumpkin-carving party. You can also make them with the fudge stripes on their wings facing up for variety. —Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota
10/15
Patriotic Ice Cream Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These frosty cupcakes are practically a fireworks display on their own. The little treats feature red velvet cake, blue moon ice cream, a creamy white topping and star-spangled sprinkles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen.
Have you seen this cupcake hack? Anne Hathaway is showing us all how to eat a cupcake the right way.
Have you seen this cupcake hack? Anne Hathaway is showing us all how to eat a cupcake the right way.
11/15
Boston Cream Cupcakes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Boston cream cupcakes have been my favorite bakery treat since I was a child, so I put together this easy-to-make version. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
12/15
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes go super-quick. The pistachio pudding mix gives them a mild flavor and their pretty pastel color makes them a perfect dessert for this lively holiday. —Kathy Meyer, Almond, Wisconsin
13/15
Chocolate Cupcakes
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
This classic recipe is simply amazing. Try sitting down with a glass of cold milk and see if you can eat just one! —Marlene Martin, Country Harbour Mines, Nova Scotia
14/15
Tie-Dyed Cupcakes
Total Time
55 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Take a trip back to the '60s with these sweetly psychedelic cupcakes. Each is a simple white cake, but tinting the batter all the colors of the rainbow makes them funky and fun!— Gwyndolyn Wilkerson, Kyle, Texas
15/15
Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband's love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe. The strawberry buttercream and peanut butter frosting are a delicious combination. —Kelly McCrea, North Kingsville, Ohio
