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This roundup contains some of the BEST cupcake recipes with a variety of flavors, frostings, and decorations. There’s something for everyone!

Collage of multiple cupcake recipes.

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 most favorite cupcake recipes on the site. With classic, seasonal, and festive options there is something for everyone!


Our Top Cupcake Recipes

5 from 5 votes

Best Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

Look no further—these are the best chocolate cupcakes you will ever make! They're moist, decadent, and utterly delicious!
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5 from 13 votes

Strawberry Cupcake Recipe

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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4.96 from 41 votes

Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

This moist and fluffy vanilla cupcake recipe is perfect for parties, celebrations, or just because. It's so flavorful!
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4.93 from 39 votes

Banana Cupcake Recipe

Topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting, these fluffy Banana Cupcakes are simply irresistible in every way.
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5 from 35 votes

Peanut Butter Cupcake Recipe

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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5 from 14 votes

Cookies and Cream Cupcakes Recipe

Cookies and Cream Cupcakes have a crunchy Oreo bottom and are topped with heavenly marshmallow fluff Oreo frosting!!
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5 from 52 votes

Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes Recipe

A fun twist on the classic cake recipe, these pineapple upside down cupcakes have the perfect hint of pineapple flavor!
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4.98 from 68 votes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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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5 from 12 votes

Angel Food Cupcake Recipe

Fluffy and light Angel food cupcakes are the tastiest dessert—especially with a pineapple flavored whipped topping.
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4.84 from 25 votes

Gingerbread Cupcakes

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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4.99 from 101 votes

Pumpkin Cupcakes

Spiced pumpkin cupcakes are so soft, moist, and flavorful. They pair perfectly with delicious homemade cinnamon cream cheese frosting!
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5 from 12 votes

Mickey Mouse Cupcakes Recipe

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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5 from 12 votes

Cherry Almond Cupcake Recipe

Light and fluffy Cherry Almond Cupcakes are bursting with maraschino cherries and topped with a luscious almond buttercream frosting.
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These Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes are so pretty and perfect for spring or summer. They start with fluffy, moist lemon cupcakes. Then they're topped with strawberry frosting made from fresh berries!
4.73 from 33 votes

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Sweet & Tangy Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes start with fluffy, moist lemon cupcakes and are topped with a fresh strawberry frosting!
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5 from 8 votes

Lemon Cupcakes Recipe

Moist & bright Lemon Cupcakes with a delicious homemade lemon cream frosting are the perfect summer dessert!!
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chocolate covered strawberry cupcake on white plate
5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe

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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About Kristyn

Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!

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