This roundup contains some of the BEST cupcake recipes with a variety of flavors, frostings, and decorations. There’s something for everyone!
Everyone Loves Cupcakes!
Who doesn’t love cupcakes ?! They are cute, portable cakes, perfect for individual servings, and utterly customizable in both flavor and looks.
Cupcakes are perfect for holidays, birthdays, gatherings, or just because. The ideal gift-able dessert . Fill, frost, or garnish cupcakes for a perfect creation every time!
From chocolate cupcakes to pumpkin spice, these are our favorite cupcake recipes on the site. With classic, seasonal, and festive options, there is something for everyone!
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Top 10 Most Loved Cupcake Recipes
A sweet collection of my very favorite cupcakes that bake up soft, fluffy, and totally irresistible for any celebration.
1 Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Look no further—these are the best chocolate cupcakes you will ever make! They're moist, decadent, and utterly delicious!
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2 Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
This moist and fluffy vanilla cupcake recipe is perfect for parties, celebrations, or just because. It's so flavorful!
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3 Banana Cupcake Recipe
Banana Cupcake Recipe
Total Time: 21 minutes minutes
Topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting, these fluffy Banana Cupcakes are simply irresistible in every way.
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4 Cheesecake Cupcakes
Cheesecake Cupcakes
Total Time: 56 minutes minutes
Bite-size cheesecake cupcakes are a simple 6-ingredient cheesecake treat. Top with cherry pie filling, or any other topping you like!
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5 Peanut Butter Cupcake Recipe
Peanut Butter Cupcake Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Peanut Butter Cupcakes are soft, tender, and loaded with peanut butter flavor. They are A perfect treat for peanut butter lovers!
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6 Cookies and Cream Cupcakes Recipe
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes have a crunchy Oreo bottom and are topped with heavenly marshmallow fluff Oreo frosting!!
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7 Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe
Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Our carrot cake cupcakes are topped with a heavenly brown sugar cream cheese frosting, making them extra delicious and perfect for Spring.
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8 Lemon Cupcakes Recipe
Lemon Cupcakes Recipe
Total Time: 36 minutes minutes
Moist & bright Lemon Cupcakes with a delicious homemade lemon cream frosting are the perfect summer dessert!!
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9 Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Sweet & Tangy Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes start with fluffy, moist lemon cupcakes and are topped with a fresh strawberry frosting!
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10 Angel Food Cupcake Recipe
Angel Food Cupcake Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Fluffy and light Angel food cupcakes are the tastiest dessert—especially with a pineapple flavored whipped topping.
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More Cupcake Recipes
Even more delicious cupcake ideas to mix, match, and enjoy whenever you’re craving a fun and flavorful treat.
11 Strawberry Cupcake Recipe
Strawberry Cupcake Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
These fresh strawberry cupcakes are the real deal. Fresh strawberries and toasted coconut make these peak-of-the-season cupcakes SO divine!!
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12 Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes Recipe
Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
A fun twist on the classic cake recipe, these pineapple upside down cupcakes have the perfect hint of pineapple flavor!
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13 Gingerbread Cupcakes
Gingerbread Cupcakes
Total Time: 42 minutes minutes
Easy gingerbread cupcakes are made with cake mix and topped with fluffy, cinnamon cream cheese frosting – the perfect cupcake for Christmas!
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14 Pumpkin Cupcakes
Pumpkin Cupcakes
Total Time: 27 minutes minutes
Spiced pumpkin cupcakes are so soft, moist, and flavorful. They pair perfectly with delicious homemade cinnamon cream cheese frosting!
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15 Mickey Mouse Cupcakes Recipe
Mickey Mouse Cupcakes Recipe
Total Time: 28 minutes minutes
Super cute and simple Mickey Mouse Cupcakes perfect for you next Disney party! Super soft and moist – made with a black & white cupcake mix, frosting pouch, and oreos for ears!!
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16 Cherry Almond Cupcake Recipe
Cherry Almond Cupcake Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Light and fluffy Cherry Almond Cupcakes are bursting with maraschino cherries and topped with a luscious almond buttercream frosting.
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17 Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Devilishly rich chocolate covered strawberry cupcakes topped with a ganache smothered strawberry are the perfect way to say "I Love You!"
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18 Coconut Cupcakes
Coconut Cupcakes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 3 minutes minutes
Coconut cupcakes are a tropical dream, topped with cream cheese frosting and toasted coconut for a sweet escape in every bite!
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19 Red Velvet Cupcakes
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
A classic turned cupcake, red velvet cupcakes are filled with rich chocolate flavor and topped with a tangy vanilla cream cheese frosting.
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20 Tres Leches Cupcakes Recipe
Tres Leches Cupcakes Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
Tres leches cupcakes offer the beloved three-milk soak in a perfectly portioned treat that's filled with sweet, creamy goodness!
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21 Halloween Cupcakes
Halloween Cupcakes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Adorable Halloween cupcakes are a spooky and delicious treat, perfect for parties or sweet Halloween night fun!
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22 Christmas Cupcakes
Christmas Cupcakes
Total Time: 32 minutes minutes
Christmas cupcakes topped with candy melt trees are full of holiday cheer!! Everyone will love these simple tasty treats.
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23 Easter Cupcakes Recipe
Easter Cupcakes Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Easter Cupcakes are the cutest and simplest Easter treat made with Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs (a favorite Easter candy).
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