Cute cupcakes add an extra layer of fun to birthdays, Halloween, tailgating, Easter and more.
14 Cute Cupcakes for Happy Occasions
Updated on May 03, 2023
1/14
Oreo Cupcakes with Cookies and Cream Frosting
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids and adults alike will find these Oreo cupcakes irresistible. If you want to pipe the frosting, be sure to thoroughly crush the cookies. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2/14
Chocolate-Dipped 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
3/14
Conversation Cupcakes
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
28 cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Enjoy frosting sweet sentiments onto these valentines cupcakes by baking a batch ahead of time using no-fuss cake mix. You don’t even need a heart-shaped muffin tin to make them. — Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
4/14
Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes. That’s why these strawberry cupcakes rely on strawberry jam or preserves. The concentrated flavor is just right for light and tender cupcakes. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
5/14
Cream-Filled Pumpkin Cupcakes
Total Time
55 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a charming use for pumpkin. Bursting with flavor and plenty of eye-catching appeal, these sweet and spicy filled cupcakes are bound to dazzle your family any time of the year. —Ali Johnson, Petersburg, Pennsylvania
6/14
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
—Karen Tack, Riverside, Connecticut
7/14
Pink Velvet Cupcakes
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter loves all things pink, so this recipe was just right for her birthday. Even my teenage son (not a fan of pink) ate his share, too. —Paulette Smith, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
8/14
Cupcake Easter Baskets
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These pastel beauties have a mild orange flavor and fun candy elements on top. Bake up a batch of “baskets” for the next church potluck, classroom party or bake sale. —Julie Johnston, Shaunavon, Saskatchewan
9/14
Mardi Gras Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Take these simple Mardi Gras cupcakes to a get-together and watch them disappear. Kids will love to help decorate them with the colorful sprinkles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
10/14
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
11/14
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
12/14
Santa Cupcakes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids leave out at least one cupcake for Santa on Christmas Eve. These seemed appropriate! —Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota
13/14
Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These apple pie cupcakes are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor just screams fall. Of course, they’re just as delicious any time of year. —Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa
14/14
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
