Cupcakes are a popular treat that combines great taste with visual appeal. This collection of 25 Easy Cupcake Recipes offers a range of flavors and designs suitable for bakers of all levels. From basic vanilla to more unique combinations, these cupcakes are designed to be both simple to make and delicious to eat. Whether for a special event or just because, these recipes will help you create cupcakes that are as enjoyable to look at as they are to taste.
Chocolate Cupcakes with Whipped Cream
A delicate whipped cream over a cupcake is like digging your spoon into a fluffy cloud of sweetness. No understatement here. Cupcakes, rich in chocolate flavor and topped with a cloudy whipped cream.
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Carrot Cupcakes with Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrot Cupcakes with Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect Easter dessert! Made with real grated carrots, these soft and fluffy cupcakes are topped with a yummy made from scratch cream cheese icing.
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Vanilla Cupcakes
Light, fluffy and so delicious, these Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes might be the simplest cakes you ever make. Made in 4 easy steps, these tender cakes are the perfect little vegan birthday cake. Got 30 minutes? Then you’ve totally got time for this.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes
These Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes are moist soft and full of lemon flavor. Fresh lemon zest, and lemon juice, drive the incredible lemon flavor of these cupcakes and the crunchy poppy seeds add an earthy note that actuates the lemon flavor. Once baked and cooled they’re filled with homemade lemon curd and topped with a silky smooth lemon Swiss meringue buttercream for the perfect lemon treat. These cupcakes will look stunning at the next birthday party or special occasion.
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Oreo Cupcakes
Soft and moist vanilla cupcakes studded with cookies and cream goodness, these Oreo Cupcakes are so tempting that it’s hard to have just one.
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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
Easy Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes recipe! Moist strawberry cupcakes made with freeze-dried strawberries, topped with a fluffy vanilla buttercream and a strawberry crunch topping! You can even make these strawberry crunch cupcakes with cake mix to save some time!
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Cinnamon Cupcakes
This is the best Cinnamon Cupcakes recipe! These easy cinnamon cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are moist and delicious, and dusted with a perfect cinnamon sugar topping! They’re an upgrade to a traditional vanilla cupcake and a MUST for cinnamon lovers!
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Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
Looking for a quick chocolate fix? Look no further than these foolproof Chocolate Mint Cupcakes! With an impossibly moist chocolate cupcake base topped with a sweet swirl of mint frosting, these cupcakes are sure to satisfy even the toughest craving.
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Lemon Lavender Cupcakes
Looking for a unique dessert that is just as beautiful as it is flavorful? Look no further than these Lemon Lavender Cupcakes. With an enchanting combination of lemon and lavender, these cupcakes scream springtime. Bring these to your next cookout or get together and they are sure to be a hit!
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Gingersnap Pumpkin Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
These Gingersnap Cookie Crusted Pumpkin Cupcakes with Toasty Marshmallow Frosting are a sure crowd pleaser with all the best Fall flavours!
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Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Indulge in a sweet treat with these irresistible Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. Made with mini chocolate chips, each bite is bursting with chocolate morsels. These decadent cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes
Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes deliver big tropical flavor in cute little single serving size portions that everyone loves! A maraschino cherry is surrounded by a sweet pineapple filling, covered by moist pineapple cake batter, and baked “upside down.” These adorably easy little treats are the perfect bite-sized dessert that you can make for any occasion.
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S’mores Cupcakes
This delicious S’mores Cupcake Recipe will satisfy all of your cravings for ooey gooey smores. Each bite is so decadent and the perfect dessert for all occasion.
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Raspberry Cupcakes
This recipe for Raspberry Cupcakes is inspired by Bakes by Brown Sugar’s love of fresh raspberries. Whether you’re here because you’re looking for a good cupcake recipe to share with family or friends or because you love raspberries you’ll love this recipe. The cupcakes are moist, full of delicious raspberry flavor and topped with a creamy tart raspberry buttercream that you’ll absolutely love.
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Rocky Road Cupcakes
Favorite Rocky Road Cupcakes were inspired by the popular chocolate and marshmallow ice cream. These mouthwatering cupcakes offer the perfect balance of rich and moist chocolate cake balanced by crunchy toasted almonds and topped off with a sweet marshmallow meringue frosting.
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Coconut Cupcakes
Coconut Cupcakes are a light, delicate, sweet treat that everyone will enjoy. A moist and flavorful cake batter is topped with a dreamy coconut cream frosting, making them an easy and excellent dessert for any occasion. Even those who claim they don’t love coconut, cannot deny the deliciousness of these cupcakes!
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Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
These Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes are light, fresh and the perfect summer treat! With a light and airy angel food cake base, topped with fresh whipped cream, homemade strawberry sauce and fresh strawberries, these sweet little desserts are sure to please.
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Coffee Cupcakes
Make moist and fluffy Vegan Coffee Cupcakes loaded with bold coffee flavor, and topped with silky, creamy frosting – with no dairy or eggs. A simple, crowd-pleasing treat!
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Lemon Cupcakes
Lemon Cupcakes, the epitome of sunshine in dessert form, are a delightful treat that never fails to brighten up any occasion. With their perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, these little confections are a burst of citrusy joy that dances on your taste buds. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, crafting these lemony wonders is a breeze.
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Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Tangy and sweet, these Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes feature a delicate lemon cupcake topped with a billowy raspberry lemonade-infused frosting.
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
If you love the creamy, light chocolate flavor of hot cocoa, then you are going to love these Hot Chocolate Cupcakes! Made with real hot cocoa powder and topped with a toasted marshmallow. These moist and sweet cupcakes are sure to be a hit at your next holiday get-together.
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Hummingbird Cupcakes
These creamy nut-free Hummingbird Cupcakes are flavored with bananas, pineapple, and allspice and topped with coconut cream cheese buttercream. They are bursting with warm, tropical flavor and so tender they practically melt in your mouth.
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Honey Lime Cupcakes
These Honey Lime Cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. The combination of sweet honey and tangy lime creates a deliciously unique flavor that will have your taste buds singing.
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Sweet Churro Cupcakes
Fall flavors are Devour Dinner’s favorite and Churro Cupcakes rank high on that list. Let them tell you why you need these delicious cupcakes at your next party or family dinner. They won’t disappoint and this cupcake recipe will be your new favorite!
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Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes
If you’re landing on this page, you’re sure to be a chocolate lover, and these Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes will be at the top of your favorites list.
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