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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    Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

    Inside each of these cupcakes is a fruity surprise! I start with a convenient cake mix to produce these special...


    Rosy Rhubarb Cupcakes

    If you're in a big hurry, these cupcakes are delicious even without frosting. The recipe works well with either fresh...


    Black Cat Cupcakes

    If a black cat crosses your path, we hope it's one of these cute chocolaty creations. This time-saving recipe relies...


    Applesauce Spice Cupcakes

    I began making these moist cupcakes in grade school and still bake them today. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana


    Maple Carrot Cupcakes

    I come from a line of family cooks and have liked to cook and bake since I was young. Mother...


    Creepy Cupcakes

    With chocolate bodies and licorice legs, these cute spiders on cobwebs will "catch" attention fast! They're easy to scare up,...


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    Strawberry Muffin Cones

    This is a delightful, fun way to serve a cupcake. I share these with the neighborhood kids and they love...


    Creamy Center Cupcakes

    My mother made these cupcakes from scratch when I was growing up, but I simplified the recipe with a cake...

    Carrot Cupcakes

    To try to get my family to eat more vegetables, I often hide nutritional foods inside sweet treats. Now we...


    Caramel Apple Cupcakes

    Bring these extra special cupcakes to your next event and watch how quickly they disappear! With a caramel topping and...


    Moist Lemon Tea Cakes

    Whenever I serve these lovely bite-size glazed cakes, they get rave reviews...and I get requests for the recipe. Lemon and...


    Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes

    You only need a few baking staples to throw together these gooey delights. Boxed cake mix and a can of...


    Banana Cupcakes

    This recipe was given to me by my mother, and I've since handed it down to my daughters. The moist...


    Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes

    A delightful coconut and ricotta cheese filling is hidden inside these chocolate cupcakes. —Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania


    Cream-Filled Pumpkin Cupcakes

    Here's a charming use for pumpkin. Bursting with flavor and plenty of eye-catching appeal, these sweet and spicy filled cupcakes...


    Shoofly Cupcakes

    These were my grandmother's specialty. To keep them from disappearing too quickly, she used to store them out of sight....


    Chocolate Banana Split Cupcakes

    My mom often made these cute cupcakes when I was young. They go over just as well now when I...

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    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    These chocolate cream cheese cupcakes offer the best combination of flavors with a fudgy chocolate base and a dreamy center.


    Brownie Bites from Brownie Mix

    These brownie bites from brownie mix bake up with crisp edges and soft centers. Sized for snacking and sharing, they're...


    Chocolate Cupcake Cones

    I experimented with these cupcakes when my girls were young. Now, I'm a grandmother of nine, and these are still...


    Raspberry Swirl Cupcakes

    I'm a teenage farm girl who likes cooking and baking. These cupcakes are a favorite of mine.—Christine Sohm, Newton, Ontario


    Cappuccino Cupcakes

    Using reduced-fat whipped topping to frost these chocolatey cupcakes keeps them on the lighter side. If you prefer, you can...


    Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes

    I love these cupcakes that are loaded with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. My mom makes them for dessert on...

    Cream-Filled Cupcakes

    These chocolate cupcakes have a fun filling and shiny chocolate frosting that make them different from any other. They always...


    Buttermilk Chocolate Cupcakes

    Good any time of the year, a chocolate cupcake recipe make a great get-up-and-go treat on busy summer days. These...


    Patriotic Cupcakes

    These festive cupcakes are sure to be the star of your Fourth of July menu. I divided the batter from...


    Cinnamon Mocha Cupcakes

    Like to end a meal with a little something sweet? These chocolate cupcakes will do the trick for family and...


    Spider Cupcakes

    Spooky Spider Cupcakes are creepy—and easy! Make a chocolate cupcake into a spider by adding a half-marshmallow "body" under the...


    Orange Buttermilk Cupcakes

    Simple and delicious, this is our all-time favorite low-fat dessert. You'll be surprised how well the citrus flavor comes through...