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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    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 perfect for potlucks and family gatherings that include guests with food restrictions. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    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

    4 reviews

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


    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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    29 Festive Fourth of July Cupcakes

    The Fourth of July fun gets even sweeter when patriotic cupcakes turn up at the party.


    Top 24 Chocolate Cupcake Recipes

    Chocolate cupcakes are always a treat, but a few stand above the rest. Here are our top-rated recipes.


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    Top 10 Cupcake Recipes

    These top-rated cupcakes are perfect for special occasions, parties—or even the average Tuesday.


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    20 Super Fun Cupcake Ideas for Kids

    Perfect for a birthday party, classroom treat or a random Saturday afternoon!


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    11 Easy Cupcake Decorating Ideas That Look Professional

    Think you can't get bakery-style decorations at home? Think again! Our easy cupcake decorating ideas will make your favorite recipes...

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    30 Delicious Stuffed Cupcake Recipes

    If you're looking to treat someone with a sweet surprise these filled cupcake recipes are sure to do the trick.


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    Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

    22 reviews

    These apple pie cupcakes are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor just screams fall....


    Caramel Gingerbread Cupcakes

    1 review

    One night, my niece and I put our heads together to come up a with a fabulous cupcake. We combined...


    Candy Bar Cupcakes

    10 reviews

    Everyone in my family loves cupcakes, so I experimented to create these cupcakes that fit my family's tastes. I also...


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    Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

    4 reviews

    You can have your cake and eat it guilt-free with these taste-tempting treats. The petite graham cracker “crust,” chopped fresh...


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    Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes

    28 reviews

    I have baked cupcakes for years. These easy to make treats make an attractive dessert for special occasions. —Barbara Hahn,...


    Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Cream Filling

    2 reviews

    Moist, tender chocolate cake conceals a marshmallow filling in these delightful treats. They’re yummy even without frosting. —Deborah Lowery, Middleport,...


    Apple Spice Cupcakes

    Not only do these adorable cupcakes complement our apple theme, but they're super sellers at bake sales, too. A spice...


    Truffle-Filled Cupcakes

    All creatures of All Hallows' Eve are sure to delight in this treat with its unexpected surprise. You can use...

    Gingerbread Cupcakes

    12 reviews

    The robust ginger flavor of these cupcakes is mellowed by the maple frosting's sweetness. The combination is pure heaven! For...


    Peanut Butter-Filled Brownie Cupcakes

    23 reviews

    I have made this outstandingly delicious recipe for years. These rich cupcakes are sure to delight everyone you make them...


    Carrot Cupcakes

    19 reviews

    To try to get my family to eat more vegetables, I often hide nutritional foods inside sweet treats. Now we...


    Applesauce Spice Cupcakes

    9 reviews

    I began making these moist cupcakes in grade school and still bake them today. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana


    Mini Brownie Treats

    19 reviews

    I like to take these quick and easy treats to potlucks and family gatherings. They're always well received! —Pam Kokes,...


    Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes

    37 reviews

    Good any time of the year, a chocolate cupcake recipe make a great get-up-and-go treat on busy summer days. These...