Cupcake Recipes

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

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

Simple and delicious, this is our all-time favorite low-fat dessert. You'll be surprised how well the citrus flavor comes through...

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

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

Kids really love the fruity surprise tucked inside these sweet and tender cupcakes. And because the recipe is so easy...

Root beer barrel candies and a spice cake-like batter give these cupcakes an old-fashioned flavor. Kids will especially love them!...

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

Lemon plus coconut equals big smiles in this cupcake equation. These zesty gems are a hit with my family, friends...

Guests just love these yummy white cupcakes that are topped with a cream cheese frosting. The strawberry-blueberry garnish makes them...

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

Pretty in pink is the best description for these pink cupcakes—and not just the frosting. The cake is also pink!

I have baked cupcakes for years. These easy to make treats make an attractive dessert for special occasions. —Barbara Hahn,...

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

My husband remembers his mother making "little black cupcakes with caramel icing." I never thought about putting caramel icing on...

Homemade lemon curd flavors these tender cupcakes that were made for my brother-in-law's 66th birthday. He loves lemon and gave...

Topped with a fluffy frosting and chocolate sprinkles, these extra-rich, extra-delicious cupcakes smell wonderful while baking and taste even better!...

Kids' eyes will light up when they see these cute jungle goodies. The cupcakes never fail to make my grandkids...

More fun than frightening, these whimsical witch cupcakes cast their spell on every sweet tooth. —Joan Antonen, Arlington, South Dakota

My mother and I would make these when I was growing up, and I had just as much fun sharing...

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

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

These classic yellow cupcakes are customizable for parties or personal treats.

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

Carrots, blueberries, pineapple and zucchini make an interesting and delicious combination in these unique little treats.—Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

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

These pumpkin cupcakes are packed with fall flavor, from pumpkin puree to pie spice to cinnamon and ginger. A cinnamon...

Celebrate in luscious style with these coconut-topped red velvet cupcakes. The sweet shreds lend fun flair. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Chocolate-covered coconut candy is tucked inside each of these morsels. The ganache frosting is complemented by coarse sugar and chocolate-covered...