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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    Coconut Tres Leches Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    Three types of milk wonderfully moisten these cupcakes. Toasted coconut on top adds an elegant touch. —Taste of Home Test...


    Carrot Cake Cupcakes

    1 review

    This recipe is so special to me because it was passed down from my grandmother, to my mother, and now...


    Creamy Center Cupcakes

    4 reviews

    My mother made these cupcakes from scratch when I was growing up, but I simplified the recipe with a cake...


    Owl Tree

    1 review

    I have been “cooking” since I was 3 years old. Now I cook for my two teenage sons and bake...


    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...


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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...


    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....

    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...


    Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes

    8 reviews

    I love these cupcakes that are loaded with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. My mom makes them for dessert on...


    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...


    Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

    16 reviews

    Kids love these rich, yummy cupcakes in school lunches or at parties. They're so easy to make because the mini...


    Walnut Banana Cupcakes

    17 reviews

    What makes these tender banana cupcakes extra special is the nutmeg, but make sure it's fresh. They're amazingly good; I...


    Cream-Filled Banana Cupcakes

    12 reviews

    The creamy filling is a surprise in these yummy banana cupcakes. A sprinkling of confectioners' sugar is all you need...


    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!...


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    Strawberry Muffin Cones

    1 review

    This is a delightful, fun way to serve a cupcake. I share these with the neighborhood kids and they love...


    Candy Cupcakes

    1 review

    Rich chocolaty cupcakes include a cream cheese surprise. Get kids in on the fun by letting them help decorate. ‐Mrs....

    Chocolate Cupcake Cones

    10 reviews

    I experimented with these cupcakes when my girls were young. Now, I'm a grandmother of nine, and these are still...


    Brownie Graduation Caps

    6 reviews

    Our home economists needed just a few items to create these cute chocolaty caps that guests will gobble up. The...


    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...


    Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    8 reviews

    These crowd-pleasing cupcakes are quick, moist and yummy! —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah


    Chip Lover’s Cupcakes

    11 reviews

    Making chocolate chip cookies is a challenge with three teenagers who are always grabbing the dough to "sample." Their love...


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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...

    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...


    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....


    Chocolate-Bottom Mini-Cupcakes

    12 reviews

    These freeze very well. I like to keep a batch on hand for drop-in guests or for when I'm too...


    Black Cat Cupcakes

    1 review

    If a black cat crosses your path, we hope it's one of these cute chocolaty creations. This time-saving recipe relies...


    Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes

    My husband's love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe. The strawberry buttercream and peanut butter frosting are...


    Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

    I love to serve lighter desserts that will satisfy those with a sweet tooth. I make these every Christmas Eve,...