Cupcakes are pretty much ALWAYS a good idea. They’re like tiny, perfect cakes ready for any celebration. Or just because you want a sweet treat! Making them can be SO much fun, and eating them? EVEN BETTER.
That’s why we’ve pulled together 26 amazing cupcake recipes. You’ll find all sorts of yummy ideas inside. From super simple bakes to some more creative twists. There’s a cupcake here for EVERYONE and every occasion.
So, whether you’re baking for a party, a special someone, or just for fun, you’re about to find some SERIOUSLY good cupcake ideas right here.
1. Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these amazing Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting.
These rich, gluten-free chocolate peanut butter cupcakes are easy to make with simple ingredients, perfect for any occasion!
2. Sour Cream Vanilla Keto Cupcakes
Bake up a batch of these Sour Cream Vanilla Keto Cupcakes for a delicious and guilt-free treat.
These low-carb and sugar-free cupcakes are so good, you won’t believe they’re also gluten-free!
3. Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon-Blueberry Frosting
Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon-Blueberry Frosting will be the cupcake of your dreams!
These lemon-flavored cupcakes are filled with lemon curd and topped with a lemon-blueberry buttercream frosting.
4. Death by Chocolate Cupcakes
Death by Chocolate Cupcakes are calling your name!
Sink your teeth into these rich and decadent cupcakes, perfect for satisfying any chocolate craving.
You’ll love how easily these tame your sweet tooth.
5. Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes
You’ll love these Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes, packed with fresh carrots, warm spices, and crunchy pecans!
Moist and delicious, they’re the perfect gluten-free take on a classic carrot cake.
6. Banana Cupcakes 3 Ways
Banana Cupcakes 3 Ways is a simple recipe that will give you three new ways to enjoy banana cupcakes. Prepare to enjoy a yummy dessert with different flavor variations.
7. Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes are the perfect treat to welcome fall!
Enjoy the cozy flavors of your favorite coffee drink in a delicious, easy-to-make cupcake.
8. Funfetti Cupcakes
Bake up a batch of irresistible Funfetti Cupcakes, bursting with sweet vanilla flavor and joyful rainbow sprinkles.
Easily made gluten free and topped with your choice of vanilla or chocolate frosting, these Funfetti Cupcakes are the perfect treat for any celebration!
9. Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes bring sunshine to your day with every bite. These delightful cupcakes have a tangy lemon filling and a fluffy meringue topping.
10. Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes
Craving a sweet treat that’s both easy and delicious?
Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes bring a fun twist to a classic dessert, bursting with pineapple and caramel goodness.
These moist cupcakes, with their eye-catching design, are sure to be a hit!
11. Lucky Charms Cupcakes
Lucky Charms Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat for St. Patrick’s Day or any celebration.
These cupcakes are bursting with sweet cereal flavor and topped with a marshmallow buttercream frosting.
Make them from scratch or with a gluten-free cake mix for an easy dessert!
12. Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Sink your teeth into these Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting!
These grain-free chocolate cupcakes are topped with a rich peanut butter frosting.
It’s the perfect treat!
13. Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Chocolate Chip Cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
These cupcakes are tender white cake loaded with chocolate and topped with even more chocolate frosting and chocolate chips!
14. Pumpkin Mocha Cupcakes
Bake up a batch of Pumpkin Mocha Cupcakes that are perfect for fall.
These delicious cupcakes are infused with the warm flavors of pumpkin and rich mocha.
You won’t be able to resist this treat!
15. Low Carb Cupcakes with Strawberries
These Low Carb Cupcakes with Strawberries are a delicious and guilt-free treat.
Imagine soft and fluffy cupcakes filled with sweet strawberries and topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting.
You won’t believe they’re low carb!
16. Black Forest Cupcakes
Bake up a batch of Black Forest Cupcakes, a delightful and easy dessert.
These homemade chocolate cherry cupcakes are filled with cherries and topped with a luscious cherry buttercream.
Enjoy this elegant take on a classic treat!
17. Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes are a rich and decadent treat you’ll absolutely adore!
The combination of chocolate cake, peppermint buttercream, and ganache icing makes them simply irresistible.
18. Cranberry Cupcakes
Cranberry Cupcakes are the perfect little bliss you need in your life!
These tender cupcakes are filled with delicious cranberry sauce and topped with a dreamy cream cheese icing.
19. S’mores Cupcakes
S’mores Cupcakes are the perfect summer dessert that brings the campfire to your kitchen.
They feature a graham cracker base, tender chocolate cake, and dreamy marshmallow frosting that captures everything you love about classic s’mores.
20. Tagalong Cupcakes
Tagalong Cupcakes are a sweet and satisfying treat!
These cupcakes capture all the flavors of the classic cookie in a fun, delicious dessert.
21. Coconut-Mocha Cupcakes
Bake up some Coconut-Mocha Cupcakes for a treat that’s both rich and tropical.
These cupcakes are a delightful combination of coffee and coconut flavors in every bite.
They are great for a party!
22. Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes
Bake up a batch of Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes that everyone will enjoy!
These rich, chocolate cupcakes are filled with a luscious hazelnut spread and topped with a creamy chocolate hazelnut frosting and fresh berries.
23. Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Topping
Bake up some Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Topping for a truly decadent treat.
You’ll love how the rich chocolate balances perfectly with the sweet caramel and salty tang of the cream cheese frosting.
24. Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes
Enjoy these Gluten Free Red Velvet Cupcakes – they’re super moist and have a lovely, fudgy texture.
These colorful and easy gluten free cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or anytime you want a delicious treat!
25. Old-Fashioned Chocolate Mayonnaise Cupcakes
Bake these Old-Fashioned Chocolate Mayonnaise Cupcakes for a rich and unforgettable treat.
These moist chocolate cupcakes, made with a surprising ingredient, will satisfy any sweet tooth.
26. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes are the perfect treat, with a hint of spice and lots of chocolate.
These delicious cupcakes are topped with a simple cream cheese frosting that balances the pumpkin perfectly.