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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    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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    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...


    Spice Cupcakes with Mocha Frosting

    11 reviews

    Old-fashioned flavor comes through with the molasses, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in these light, fluffy cupcakes. The mocha frosting is...


    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...


    Slime-Filled Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    This is a fantastic way to dress up a packaged cake mix to suit Halloween. Kids of all ages will...


    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....


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    Cupcake Cones

    5 reviews

    Children love this treat, which is not as messy as a piece of cake. —Mina Dyck, Boissevain, Manitoba


    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...

    Cocoa Banana Cupcakes

    9 reviews

    Rochelle Brownlee of Big Timber, Montana shares the recipe for these moist cupcakes with milk banana flavor. The cocoa powder...


    Bananas Foster Surprise Cupcakes

    1 review

    This recipe was inspired by the classic dessert, which I had for the first time at a restaurant with my...


    Cupcake Christmas Tree

    2 reviews

    Heather McKinley of Mechanic Falls, Maine shared this minty twist on typical cupcakes, then our Test Kitchen arranged them in...


    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...


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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...


    Apple Spice Cupcakes

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


    Peanut Butter Truffle Cupcakes

    3 reviews

    Everybody loves cupcakes, and these have a wonderfully tasty hidden treasure inside. They're rich and delicious! —Marlene Schollenberger, Bloomington, Indiana


    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...


    Peanut-Filled Devil’s Food Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    This recipe features a luscious peanut butter filling surrounded by devil's food and then iced with a rich layer of...

    Coconut-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

    1 review

    If you are nuts about chocolate and coconut, this is definitely the cupcake for you. The chocolate ganache is so...


    Toffee Mocha Cupcakes

    10 reviews

    Chocolate, toffee and espresso make a mouthwatering concoction. The yummy sweets are perfect for any party or gathering. Make plenty,...


    Lemon Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    Usher in spring with this lemon cupcake recipe. It's a recipe from my mother that I spiced up a bit....


    Coconut Pecan Cupcakes

    19 reviews

    Pecan lovers have lots to cheer about with these flavorful cupcakes. I created the recipe for my best friend, Ann,...


    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...


    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...

    Ghostly Cupcake Cones

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


    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,...


    Chocolate Gingerbread Cupcakes

    1 review

    These luscious cupcakes have a touch of semisweet chocolate in the batter and white chocolate in the filling. They melt...


    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...


    Patriotic Cookies & Cream Cupcakes

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


    Yuletide Eggnog Cupcakes

    9 reviews

    If I want a creamier frosting on these, I add more eggnog. The nog lovers in your life won't complain!...