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25 Irresistible Cupcake Recipes You’ll Want To Bake ASAP

Cupcakes are the perfect treat for any occasion, whether you’re marking a special event like a birthday or graduation, or simply indulging in a sweet pick-me-up on a regular day. Their compact size and ease of preparation make cupcakes a convenient and delightful dessert choice.

Unlike a traditional layer cake, cupcakes are simple to bake, frost, and share. They’re easily portable and don’t require the hassle of slicing. From zesty citrus to rich chocolate, or even exotic coconut, our collection of cupcake recipes caters to every taste.

As you explore these mouthwatering options, you’ll find plenty of reasons to whip up a batch. So, why wait? Treat yourself—you’ve earned it

Banana Pudding Cupcakes

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Cream-Filled Devil’s Food Cupcakes

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Raspberry and Chocolate Hi-Hat Cupcakes

Food Network Kitchen’sRaspberry and Chocolate Hi-Hat Cupcakes , as seen on Food Network.

Photo: KATE MATHIS

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German Chocolate Cupcakes

Photo: Matt Armendariz

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The Best Vanilla Cupcakes

Classic 100, vanilla cupcakes

Photo: Caitlin Ochs

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Chocolate Cupcakes and Peanut Butter Icing

Photo: Matt Armendariz ©

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes

Miss Kardea Brown's Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes, seen on Delicious Miss Brown, Season 8.

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Chocolate Egg Cream Cupcakes

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White Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting

Photo: Armando Rafael

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Black Bottom Cupcakes

Valentines Day Black Bottom Cupcakes
Photo: Armando Rafael ©

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Strawberry Shortcake Butterfly Cupcakes

Food Network Kitchen - Strawberry Shortcake Butterfly Cupcakes

Photo: Teri Lyn Fisher

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Tea Cakes with Earl Grey Icing

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White Claw Lime Cupcakes

Food Network Kitchen’s White Claw Lime Cupcakes.

Photo: Matt

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Brownie Cupcakes a la Mode

Photo: Matt Armendariz ©

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Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

Photo: Con Poulos

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Cupcakes

Photo: Armando Rafael

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Birthday Angel’s Food Cupcakes

Photo: Matt Armendariz ©

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Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes

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Piña Colada Cupcakes

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Red Velvet Cupcakes

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Peanut Cupcakes with Nougat-Chocolate Frosting

A cupcake topped pieces of nuts and swirls of peanut butter and chocolate

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Hefeweizen Orange Cupcakes

Photo: Matt Armendariz ©

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Chocolate and Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Photo: Armando Rafael

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Moscow Mule Cupcakes

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