Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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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 individual silicone cupcake liners. If you have a bigger air fryer, a 6-cup muffin tin should fit in nicely. —Mary Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, Michigan

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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...


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...


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Oreo Cupcakes with Cookies and Cream Frosting

7 reviews

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


Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

12 reviews

My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light,...

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Strawberry Balsamic Filled Cupcakes

Here's a twist on Grandma's strawberry shortcake. This combination of classic and sophisticated flavors is a perfect pairing for the...


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Confetti Cupcake Cones

All three of my kids love these cones. They are requested at almost every birthday party or celebration. —Jami Geittmann,...

Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes

You only need a few baking staples to throw together these gooey delights. Boxed cake mix and a can of...


Moist Banana Cupcakes

11 reviews

I got this recipe my mother-in-law more than 40 years ago. They taste as good today as they did back...


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Kitty Cat Cupcakes

On a bake sale table or alone at home, these feline treats won't last nine lives! The cute candy faces...


Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes

18 reviews

I'm a teenage farm girl who likes cooking and baking. These cupcakes are a favorite of mine.—Christine Sohm, Newton, Ontario

Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

1 review

Chocolate and orange are perfect together in these fudgy morsels. To give them a moist brownie-like texture, I add mayonnaise....


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Orange Applesauce Cupcakes

Kids of all ages rave about these fruity cupcakes. I've been making them for 25 years to serve at potlucks,...


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Citrus Chocolate Cupcakes

My mom and I first tried these moist chocolaty cupcakes at her health club's annual taste test. Not only are...


Chocolate Banana Split Cupcakes

6 reviews

My mom often made these cute cupcakes when I was young. They go over just as well now when I...


Out-Of-This-World Cupcakes

These are a cinch to bake—and even more fun to decorate! Save the decorating fun for a party activity, and...

Cocoa Banana Cupcakes

9 reviews

Rochelle Brownlee of Big Timber, Montana shares the recipe for these moist cupcakes with milk banana flavor. The cocoa powder...


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Creme de Menthe Cupcakes

We use creme de menthe liqueur (the term means "mint cream" in French) to add a cool touch to these...


Coconut Cupcakes

8 reviews

I took these coconut cupcakes to a picnic one year, and they went like hotcakes! I should have made a...


Berry-Topped White Cupcakes

9 reviews

Guests just love these yummy white cupcakes that are topped with a cream cheese frosting. The strawberry-blueberry garnish makes them...


Monkey Cupcakes

20 reviews

Kids' eyes will light up when they see these cute jungle goodies. The cupcakes never fail to make my grandkids...


Coconut Pecan Cupcakes

19 reviews

Pecan lovers have lots to cheer about with these flavorful cupcakes. I created the recipe for my best friend, Ann,...


Banana Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting

11 reviews

Using extra-ripe bananas in this recipe ensures the cupcakes will be sweet and moist. The ganache frosting is made even...


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Hidden Treasure Cupcakes

Let kids discover the “hidden treasure” inside these cute-as-can-be cupcakes! They’re make-ahead convenient, ensure even-steven portions of cake for all...


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Egg- and Lactose-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

These super-chocolaty, moist cupcakes don't have eggs or lactose, but they don't lack a bit of flavor. A yummy treat...

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes

33 reviews

I didn't have any luck finding a peanut butter-filled chocolate cupcake (my two favorite flavors), so I made my...


Coconut-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

1 review

If you are nuts about chocolate and coconut, this is definitely the cupcake for you. The chocolate ganache is so...


Barnyard Cupcakes

3 reviews

“My friend Kathy grew up on a farm, so I thought a ‘Farmer in the Dell‘ theme would be perfect...


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Classic Yellow Cupcakes

Sugar substitute makes these golden cupcakes a wonderfully sweet treat, whether used for dessert or as a fast snack. Light...


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Raisin-Zucchini Spice Cupcakes

“We were out of flour one night when I wanted to make zucchini muffins, so I used a box of...


Elvis Cupcakes

5 reviews

Elvis lives in a cupcake! Our Test Kitchen took the King of Rock's favorite flavors and rolled them into a...