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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    Golden Orange Cupcakes

    7 Reviews

    Citrus lovers will vow they've gone to cupcake heaven when they sample this recipe. To up the sunny flavor, add...


    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...


    Cinnamon Cupcakes

    13 Reviews

    “My from-scratch cinnamon cupcakes take a little work,” admits Judy Learned of Boyertown, Pennsylvania. But the results speak for themselves,...


    Sour Cream Chocolate Cupcakes

    13 Reviews

    My husband and I love these classic moist, chocolaty cupcakes. The sour cream is definitely the ingredient that give them...


    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....


    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,...


    Coconut-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes

    1 Reviews

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


    Gingerbread Cupcakes

    12 Reviews

    Satisfy your sweet tooth with our homemade gingerbread cupcakes with maple frosting, featuring the perfect blend of spices and sweetness.

    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...


    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


    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...


    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...


    Barnyard Cupcakes

    3 Reviews

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


    Clown Cupcakes

    1 Reviews

    Throwing a children's party can be a real circus if you serve the colorful clown cupcakes our Test Kitchen created....


    Lemon Basil Cupcakes

    6 Reviews

    Lemon cupcakes are a delight of summer, and a touch of basil really dresses them up. They're a wonderful light...


    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...


    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...

    Cookie Cupcakes

    19 Reviews

    These cupcakes taste very similar to fluffy chocolate chip cookies and were the signature dish of my husband's Aunt Lois...


    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...


    Easy Cake Mix Cupcakes

    For this recipe, there are no rules. The only thing required is a creative imagination. For accompanying recipes and decorating...


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    Boston Cream Cupcakes

    24 Reviews

    These Boston cream cupcakes are an easy yet impressive treat inspired by classic Boston cream pie.


    Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

    36 Reviews

    These Reese’s peanut butter cup cupcakes are irresistibly rich, with their chocolaty filling, moist crumb, creamy frosting and candy pieces...


    New Year’s Eve Cupcakes

    4 Reviews

    What better way to celebrate than with New Year's Eve cupcakes? To decorate, simply mold AirHead candies into champagne bottles,...

    Bananas Foster Surprise Cupcakes

    2 Reviews

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


    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 Frosted Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    15 Reviews

    Cupcakes aren’t just for girls! My dad and brothers love peanut butter cups—the inspiration for these goodies. —Alisa Christensen, Rancho...


    Carrot Cake Cupcakes

    1 Reviews

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


    Chocolate Gingerbread Cupcakes

    1 Reviews

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


    Chocolate Cupcakes with Marshmallow Cream Filling

    2 Reviews

    Moist, tender chocolate cake conceals a marshmallow filling in these delightful treats. They’re yummy even without frosting. —Deborah Lowery, Middleport,...