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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    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...


    Easter Bunny Cupcakes

    6 reviews

    Guaranteed to put a smile on your face, these cupcakes definitely bring out the cute factor. So this Easter, delight...


    Banana Cupcakes

    9 reviews

    This recipe was given to me by my mother, and I've since handed it down to my daughters. The moist...


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    Cupcake Easter Baskets

    12 reviews

    These cute cupcakes with their mild orange flavor are fun to dress up for Easter. As we raised four sons...


    Easy Cake Mix Cupcakes

    For this recipe, there are no rules. The only thing required is a creative imagination. For accompanying recipes and decorating...


    Little Holiday Cakes

    2 reviews

    My college friend shared this cupcake recipe that has pie crust on the bottom, raspberry jam in the middle and...


    Tie-Dyed Cupcakes

    8 reviews

    Take a trip back to the '60s with these sweetly psychedelic cupcakes. Each is a simple white cake, but tinting...


    Creepy Crawly Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    These cupcakes are so fun to whip up and eat! It looks like the worms are crawling out of dirt....

    Clown Cupcakes

    1 review

    Throwing a children's party can be a real circus if you serve the colorful clown cupcakes our Test Kitchen created....


    Hummingbird Cupcakes

    53 reviews

    Turn the traditional hummingbird cake—flavored with pineapple, bananas and walnuts—into a bite-sized treat with these moist cupcakes. —Jessie Oleson, Santa...


    Brownie Cupcakes

    30 reviews

    I grew up in my parents’ bakery, which might explain why I don’t like frosting. These brownie cupcakes are just...


    Applesauce Spice Cupcakes

    9 reviews

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


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    Pink Velvet Cupcakes

    51 reviews

    My daughter loves all things pink, so this recipe was just right for her birthday. Even my teenage son (not...


    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...


    Ghostly Cupcake Cones

    Top peanut buttery cupcakes with your favorite frosting and spirited faces to make these frightfully ghostly treats. They’ll vanish into...


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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...


    Patriotic Cookies & Cream Cupcakes

    Bring on the red, white and blue with these creative cupcakes, perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day or...

    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,...


    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...


    Very Vanilla Cupcakes

    6 reviews

    Everyone loves a vanilla cupcake. My recipe is a vanilla lovers dream—it's a vanilla cupcake topped with vanilla buttercream. To...


    Spooky Gelatin Bubble Cupcakes

    It's so much fun to make these and decorate with them! Bubbles can be made weeks ahead. Turn them into...


    Tres Leches Cupcakes

    1 review

    This cupcake version of tres leches cake actually uses four types of milk, including the cream, but "quatro leches cake"...

    Moist Lemon Tea Cakes

    33 reviews

    Whenever I serve these lovely bite-size glazed cakes, they get rave reviews...and I get requests for the recipe. Lemon and...


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    Mardi Gras Cupcakes

    12 reviews

    Take these simple Mardi Gras cupcakes to a get-together and watch them disappear. Kids will love to help decorate them...


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    Conversation Cupcakes

    4 reviews

    Enjoy frosting sweet sentiments onto these valentines cupcakes by baking a batch ahead of time using no-fuss cake mix. You...


    Chocolate-Mint Shamrock Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    Celebrate the luck of the Irish with these adorable St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes. The best part of the recipe is...


    Cinnamon Mocha Cupcakes

    7 reviews

    Like to end a meal with a little something sweet? These chocolate cupcakes will do the trick for family and...


    Chocolate Frosted Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    16 reviews

    Cupcakes aren’t just for girls! My dad and brothers love peanut butter cups—the inspiration for these goodies. —Alisa Christensen, Rancho...