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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    Ice Cream Cupcakes

    We all scream for ice cream cupcakes—especially when they have a graham cracker base and marshmallow frosting.

    Cupcake Frosting

    19 Reviews

    Simple vanilla frosting is a great topper for any cupcake. I frosted 300 cupcakes with this recipe for my wedding...


    Chocolate Pistachio Cupcakes with Pistachio Buttercream

    Chocolate pistachio cupcakes with pistachio buttercream are just as decadent as they sound. Get a really good jar of pistachio...


    Red Velvet Cupcakes

    Need something quicker than a layered cake? Red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting have the classic red velvet cake...


    Creme Brulee Cupcakes

    1 Reviews

    Break out the kitchen torch! These creme brulee cupcakes combine two classic desserts into a totally modern recipe.

    How to Make Cupcakes Look Like Mini Pies

    These cupcakes are, quite literally, cute as pie!


    Tiramisu Cupcakes

    Inspired by the classic Italian dessert, these tiramisu cupcakes combine a fluffy coffee-soaked cake with a creamy mascarpone frosting for...

    Banana Pudding Cupcakes

    Banana pudding cupcakes bring together two classic desserts in one hand-held treat.


    Green Velvet Cupcakes

    1 Reviews

    These moist and fluffy green velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting will leave your old-fashioned red velvet recipe green with...


    Caramel Gingerbread Cupcakes

    1 Reviews

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


    Pineapple Upside-Down Muffin Cakes

    2 Reviews

    A friend submitted this recipe to a cookbook our school district was compiling. The first time I made the cakes,...

    Pumpkin Muffins with Cake Mix

    Our two-ingredient pumpkin muffins with cake mix call for—you guessed it—only canned pumpkin and spice cake mix. Whip up this...


    Strawberry Cupcakes

    1 Reviews

    These strawberry cupcakes will whisk you away in a swirl of real strawberry flavor and creamy frosting. The from-scratch treats...


    Gluten-Free Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

    2 Reviews

    When my husband had to start eating gluten-free almost 15 years ago, we soon learned that most gluten-free baked goods...


    Almond Joy Cupcakes

    I created these Almond Joy cupcakes for my daughter, Julianna, after our spring break trip to Fort Lauderdale. I wanted...


    Graduation Cupcakes

    Graduation day will be a lot more festive with these graduation cupcakes. Choose decorating icing and M&M's to match the...

    How to Make Magnolia Cupcakes as Seen on ‘Sex and the City’

    The pretty pink "Carrie cupcake" from Magnolia Bakery is just as sweet as it looks!


    Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

    3 Reviews

    In addition to cocoa, Mexican hot chocolate has some signature ingredients including cinnamon and cayenne pepper. I created these delicious...


    How to Make Dog Cupcakes (aka Pupcakes)

    Love making treats for your dog? Kick it up a notch and spoil your best friend with these homemade dog...


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    40 Pretty Spring Cupcakes to Try Now

    Celebrate the new season with one of these sweet, spring cupcakes. Enjoy delicious flavors, including carrot cake, strawberry, key lime...


    11 Festive Easter Desserts You Can (and Should) Order Online

    You'll save yourself some time baking when you order Easter desserts online. We found the most delicious cakes, cookies and...


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    32 Easter Cupcake Ideas for a Sweet Springtime Celebration

    Celebrate spring with our best Easter cupcake ideas. From sweet coconut to punchy lemon and every seasonal flavor in between,...


    Air-Fryer Mocha Cupcakes

    These luscious air-fryer cupcakes smell wonderful while they cook. If you have the drawer-type air fryer, you'll need to use...


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    24 Fall Cupcakes You’ll Want to Try Now

    With flavors like caramel apple, pumpkin spice and chai, it's hard to resist fall cupcakes!


    Upside-Down Blood Orange Cupcakes

    When blood oranges are in season, this is one of my favorite ways to use them. I start with a...

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    Chocolate-Pecan Cupcakes

    These Chocolate-Pecan Cracker Cupcakes are inspired by a local restaurant's pie recipe. They are rich and yummy! If your marshmallow...


    Pina Colada Cupcakes

    1 Reviews

    These Pina Colada Cupcakes are fun and colorful for picnics! They can be served as cupcakes or cut into cubes...


    Air-Fryer Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins

    My family can't get enough of bacon and peanut butter, so I created these quick and easy cornbread muffins using...


    Sour Candy Cupcakes

    1 Reviews

    If you love the pucker of sour candies, then these sour candy cupcakes will be right up your alley. The...


    Margarita Cupcakes

    My hobby is cake decorating, and this is my most requested recipe. It is delicious! If you are unable to...


    S’mores Cupcakes

    2 Reviews

    Marshmallow frosting puts these cupcakes over the top. Chocolate bar pieces and graham cracker crumbs on top make them extra...