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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Caramel Apple Cupcakes

22 reviews

Take these extra special cupcakes to your next event and watch how quickly they disappear! With a caramel topping and spice cake base, they're the perfect mix of two fall-favorite treats. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Zucchini Cupcakes

244 reviews

I asked my grandmother for this recipe after trying these irresistible spice cupcakes at her home. I love their creamy...


Golden Orange Cupcakes

7 reviews

Citrus lovers will vow they've gone to cupcake heaven when they sample this recipe. To up the sunny flavor, add...


Root Beer Cupcakes

9 reviews

Root beer barrel candies and a spice cake-like batter give these cupcakes an old-fashioned flavor. Kids will especially love them!...


Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

9 reviews

Though these fluffy cupcakes have only 7 g of fat, their rich flavor will keep anyone from guessing they’re light!...

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Ghostly Pirate Cake

This moist white cake is a snap to prepare because it starts with a mix. Have fun decorating it--we sure...


Caramel Cashew Cake Pops

1 review

Nothing beats the pairing of buttery caramel and rich cashews; add it to a chocolaty cake pop and you have...

Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Chocolaty Frosting

1 review

I begged my aunt for this recipe when I was 16 years old, and it's still my very favorite. The...


Halloween Witch Hats

1 review

Kids of all ages love finding the cake inside these cute cones. They're great for class parties. —Betsy King, Duluth,...


Citrus-Kissed Sweet Potato Cake

1 review

I came up with this spiced cake to use up leftover sweet potatoes after Thanksgiving. Cover the grated sweet potatoes...


Reese’s Chocolate Snack Cake

6 reviews

My family constantly requests this cake is constantly. I don't mind making it because it's surprisingly low-cal. And its yellow...

Give a Hoot Cupcakes

4 reviews

Hoot hoot! Party guests will be "eyeing up" these treats long before you serve dessert! They make a lasting impression...


Caramel Apple Cake Pops

9 reviews

For a perfect fall treat, mix spice cake and apples with frosting to form cake balls. Then dip them in...


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...


Apple Walnut Cake

13 reviews

This moist apple walnut cake is perfect for brunch. It gets its appeal from big chunks of sweet apples, nutty...


Mini Spider Bites

3 reviews

These little cupcakes are almost too sweet to eat! Let the kids help you assemble the charmers and you can...

Contest-Winning Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake

Brown sugar makes this moist, tender angel food cake delicious and different. Chunks of chopped toffee give its fluffy frosting...


Batty Bats

3 reviews

Can you believe the perky ears on our bat cupcakes is really chewing gum? You will get the best results...


Maple Tree Cake

Here's a colorful dessert—perfect for fall. You can use either frosting or dried fruit to make the leaves on the...


Mummy Cupcakes

5 reviews

These Halloween mummy cupcakes are not scary at all! Their bright blue eyes and cute little smiles will enchant your...