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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    Graduation Cupcakes

    Graduation day will be a lot more festive with these graduation cupcakes. Choose decorating icing and M&M's to match the graduate's school colors. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Cupcake Frosting

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


    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

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


    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...

    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...


    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

    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

    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

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


    30 Valentine’s Day Cupcakes We Love

    Show your love to someone special by baking up a batch of these Valentine's Day cupcakes. Choose from fan-favorite flavors...


    Watermelon Cupcakes

    My granddaughter and I bake together each week. She was inspired by all of her mom's flavored syrups, so we...


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    Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

    Satisfy your sweet tooth with decadent vegan chocolate cupcakes.


    Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

    We love using this simple vegan vanilla cupcake recipe as a base to layer on extra flavor. Stir in grated...

    Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes

    Here is how to make foolproof gluten-free vanilla cupcakes. Trust us: They are just as fluffy and delicious as the...


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    Oreo Cupcakes

    A tasty tribute to Oreo cookies, these Oreo cupcakes are made from scratch. But if you want to start with...


    Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins

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


    Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

    Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes....


    Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

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    Want a cupcake that tastes like spring in every bite? These strawberry lemon cupcakes are zesty and sweet and have a...


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    Apple Pie Cupcakes

    Turn the classic cupcake into a fall favorite with our rendition of apple pie cupcakes. Filled with a sweet apple...


    Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    It's hard to believe cupcakes can taste so delicious yet be so easy. Frost them if you wish—but on busy...


    Special Mocha Cupcakes

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

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    Lemon Curd Cupcakes

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


    Walnut Banana Cupcakes

    What makes these tender banana cupcakes extra special is the nutmeg, but make sure it's fresh. They're amazingly good; I...


    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    I got the recipe for these moist , filled cupcakes from a dear friend about 25 years ago. I have...


    Texas Chocolate Cupcakes

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


    Chip Lover’s Cupcakes

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


    Peanut-Filled Devil’s Food Cupcakes

    This recipe features a luscious peanut butter filling surrounded by devil's food and then iced with a rich layer of...