Cupcakes

From dainty selections to oversize concoctions, cupcakes are crowd-pleasing desserts. Look here for creative ideas to make the perfect cupcake for any occasion and think outside the cake-mix box. Vanilla cupcakes and chocolate cupcakes are especially versatile. Our recipes offer flavor inspiration for new twists on these old standbys. Once you've mastered the basics, try something more special, such as filled cupcakes and fancifully decorated cupcakes for Halloween, Christmas, and baby or wedding showers. You'll discover how to turn your ordinary cupcakes into something extraordinary with how-tos on decorating with piped frosting and custom-crafting-inspired birthday cupcakes for the guest of honor. Once you've mastered cupcakes, it's time to tackle homemade frostings, such as our homemade butter version that's delicious spread over cupcakes and cakes alike. If you already have a favorite cake recipe, it can be easily altered for cupcakes; just follow our four-step process.

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How to Make Cupcakes

Learn how to make moist, tender cupcakes in seven easy steps.

Converting Cake Recipes into Cupcakes

This four-step process is simple to do.


Cupcakes for Every Occasion
Spring Cakes and Cupcakes

With frill, ruffles, and bright flavors, our cupcake recipes are ready for spring.

Cupcakes for Showers

Our adorable cupcakes are perfect for brides- and moms-to-be.

Everything in Cupcakes
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Cupcake Recipes
  • Creative Birthday Cupcakes

    Cupcakes and birthday parties were made for each other. These creative ideas will inspire even the novice baker.

  • Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes

    Chocolate-lovers will find classic favorites and new twists among these 19 irresistible cupcake recipes.

  • Our Best Cupcake Recipes

    Whether it’s filled, sprinkled, drizzled, or topped with a cherry, there’s a cupcake recipe here for everyone.

  • Our Favorite Filled Cupcakes

    These fabulous filled cupcake recipes provide a sweet surprise in every delectable bite.

  • Delicious Vanilla Cupcakes

    These 10 dressed-up vanilla cupcake recipes make the perfect dessert for everyday or special occasions.

Holiday Cupcake Recipes