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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    Secret Kiss Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    I earned a merit badge by dreaming up these cupcakes for a Cub Scouts meeting. You should have seen the...


    Perfect Cake-Mix Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    This is a wonderful firm cupcake developed to withstand the heavier cupcake decorations. Any cake mix will work, but avoid...


    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...


    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...


    Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

    107 reviews

    Our grandkids love these cupcakes and don't believe us when we tell them there are veggies in them! I'm always...


    Maple Carrot Cupcakes

    31 reviews

    I come from a line of family cooks and have liked to cook and bake since I was young. Mother...

    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...


    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...


    Lady Bug Chocolate Cupcakes

    1 review

    Who wouldn't smile when they see these fun little treats sitting on the kitchen table? They're as much fun to...


    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...


    Blueberry Angel Cupcakes

    5 reviews

    Like angel food cake, these yummy cupcakes don't last long at my house. They're so light and airy that they...


    French Toast Cupcakes

    17 reviews

    I like to crumble a few slices of bacon over the top of these cupcakes after I frost them. They...


    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    25 reviews

    I got the recipe for these moist , filled cupcakes from a dear friend about 25 years ago. I have...


    Chocolate Angel Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Frosting

    7 reviews

    Sweeten any meal with these fun, frosted chocolate cupcakes that take just minutes to make. The finger-licking flavor packs far...

    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...


    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...


    Cannoli Cupcakes

    6 reviews

    These jumbo cupcakes feature a fluffy, creamy cannoli-like filling. White chocolate curls on top are the crowning touch.—Taste of Home...


    German Chocolate Cupcakes

    7 reviews

    These cupcakes disappear in a dash when I take them to the school where I teach. Pecans, coconut and brown...


    Frosted Banana Cupcakes

    15 reviews

    Go bananas with baking…especially when you have a bunch to use up. Ripe bananas are the secret to these down-home...


    Bat Cupcakes

    9 reviews

    Even my adult children love these Halloween cupcakes! We serve them every year at our pumpkin-carving party. You can also...

    Banana-Chip Mini Cupcakes

    3 reviews

    These cute little minis are packed with banana flavor, chocolate chips and topped off with creamy frosting. They make a...


    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...


    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...


    Barnyard Cupcakes

    3 reviews

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


    Spider Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    Spooky Spider Cupcakes are creepy—and easy! Make a chocolate cupcake into a spider by adding a half-marshmallow "body" under the...