50+ Best Cupcake Recipes From Classic Favorites To Unique Flavors

Bake the best cupcake recipes from scratch! Try some of these reliable recipes for delicious homemade cupcakes for parties, birthdays, bachelorettes, and other celebrations.

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• Katalin´s Key Take On What Is The Secret To Making Exceptional Cupcakes?
• Best Cupcake Recipes
• 1. Crème Brûlée Cupcakes
• 2. Coconut Cupcakes
• 3. Mango Cupcakes
• 4. Oreo Cupcakes
• 5. Funfetti Cupcakes
• 6. Coffee Cupcakes
• 7. Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
• 8. Lemon Cupcakes
• 9. Raspberry Cupcakes
• 10. White Chocolate Cupcakes
• 11. White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
• 12. Nutella Cupcakes
• 13. Cinnamon Cupcakes
• 14. Biscoff Cupcakes With Biscoff Buttercream
• 15. Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
• 16. Apple Pie Cupcakes
• 17. Pink cupcakes
• 18. Chocolate caramel cupcakes
• 19. Bloody Halloween cupcakes
• 20. Strawberry Filled Cupcakes
• 21. Tiramisu Cupcakes
• 22. Lemon poppyseed cupcakes
• 23. Christmas Tree Cupcakes
• 24. Strawberry cupcakes
• 25. 4th of July cupcakes
• 26. Espresso Cupcakes
• 27. Rosemary Chocolate Cupcakes With Blackberries Buttercream
• 28. Peach Rose Cupcakes
• 29. Carrot Cake Cupcakes
• 30. Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
• 31. Lemon Cupcakes
• 32. Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes
• 33. Piña Colada Cupcakes
• 34. Marble Cupcakes with Marble Cream Cheese Frosting
• 35. Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting
• 36. Red Velvet Cupcakes
• 37. Coconut Macaroon Cupcakes
• 38. Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Pecan Frosting
• 39. Apple Cider Cupcakes
• 40. Caramel Popcorn Cupcakes
• 41. Pecan Pie Cupcakes
• 42. Peach Bourbon Cupcakes with Peach Buttercream
• 43. Blueberry Waffle Cupcakes
• 44. Mimosa Cupcakes
• 45. Orange Cream Pop Cupcakes
• 46. Passionfruit Coconut Cupcakes
• 47. Maple Bacon Cupcakes
• 48. S'mores Cupcakes Recipe
• 49. Greek Yogurt Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting
• 50. Neapolitan Ice Cream Cupcakes
• 51. Key Lime Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting and Salted Pistachios
• 50+ Best Cupcake Recipes From Classic Favorites To Unique Flavors

I have found so many delicious and easy cupcake recipes you might not know where to start! But even if you make too many, here's how to store and freeze cupcakes so that you can keep enjoying them for as long as possible. So grab your baking powder and let's get baking! You will even find some easy cupcake recipes for kids!

Katalin´s Key Take On What Is The Secret To Making Exceptional Cupcakes?

I have 30+ cupcake recipes on this blog and have baked hundreds more in my life, so I have a few things to say on the subject.

The secret to making exceptional cupcakes starts with using high-quality ingredients, such as fresh butter, eggs, and pure vanilla extract. It's also crucial to use room temperature ingredients—like butter and eggs—so the batter comes together smoothly and bakes evenly. Measuring ingredients using a digital scale is very important as accuracy is vital in baking.

It is so important to know how to cream butter with sugar that I even wrote an article about it. However, when incorporating the dry ingredients, be mindful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the cupcakes dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined for a light, airy texture.

Baking is the next crucial part. Cupcakes are typically baked at 350°F (175°C) for around 18-22 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick. Do not overbake, as it can cause the cupcakes to dry out.

Choosing the right filling and frosting for your cupcakes is part science, part art. I´ve collected 25+ delicious cupcake frosting ideas I recommend you to check.

Finally, do not forget about the correct storage!

Best Cupcake Recipes

1. Crème Brûlée Cupcakes

These crème brûlée cupcakes are the ultimate fusion of two iconic desserts. Soft, fluffy vanilla cake base, topped with luxurious pastry cream and a crisp caramelized sugar layer, these cupcakes perfectly deliver the signature crunch of classic crème brûlée!

2. Coconut Cupcakes

These unusual yet decadent cupcakes feature creamy coconut frosting on a super moist cupcake sponge. Once you've tried my coconut ermine frosting, you'll never go back! To make them even more decadent, garnish with coconut flakes and perhaps a white chocolate curl.

3. Mango Cupcakes

Bring some tropical fun to the party and bake mango cupcakes! There's a hidden mango curd filling and an unbelievably silky Swiss meringue buttercream frosting. You will not regret baking these! But make a double batch, as they always disappear fast.

4. Oreo Cupcakes

Oreo lovers, this is one for you. A classic American buttercream frosting is elevated with crumbled Oreo cookies to make the most addictive cupcakes ever! I recommend baking a double batch though, as these cupcakes will disappear fast!

5. Funfetti Cupcakes

Let's have some fun with funfetti cupcakes! Sprinkles are in the sponge and the frosting, so you get a double hit of that classic crunch and sweet pop of flavor. You can customize the color of the funfetti frosting to suit you, too.

6. Coffee Cupcakes

I do love some coffee flavor in my bakes. Try this cupcake recipe, and you'll never go back! It tastes great with a cup of coffee or as part of a dessert table. The smooth coffee buttercream frosting tastes like all the best bits of a frothy cappuccino but on a cupcake.

7. Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

I love chocolate and raspberry flavors together; it's a match made in heaven. Smooth and creamy raspberry frosting harmonizes perfectly with a light yet super fluffy and decadent chocolate sponge for the tastiest cupcakes ever.

8. Lemon Cupcakes

For a fresh, light, and zingy cupcake, you simply must bake this recipe. Silky lemon buttercream and a vanilla sponge spiked with lemon zest are a match made in heaven. Dust with some extra lemon zest to garnish and serve.

9. Raspberry Cupcakes

How appealing do these fruity cupcakes look? If you love raspberry desserts, look no further. The creamy, rich raspberry buttercream frosting is the perfect accompaniment to a fluffy vanilla sponge cupcake. It's the perfect summer treat!

10. White Chocolate Cupcakes

Now, here is a decadent cupcake. You won't believe how delicious the white chocolate frosting is! And, of course, everything is from scratch using the best ingredients; there is no box mix here. My white chocolate cupcake recipe is perfectly balanced in sweetness, too.

11. White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

If you love fruit desserts while also being a shameless chocoholic, this is one of the best cupcake recipes for you. A secret pocket of raspberry compote sits hidden inside a fluffy vanilla cupcake topped with raspberry-swirled white chocolate frosting. Every bite has raspberry and white chocolate flavor. They're stunning to look at, and taste even better!

12. Nutella Cupcakes

Let's start with a dream cupcake for chocoholics. Make a delicious chocolate cupcake and fill it with Nutella to get that signature chocolate hazelnut taste. Chocolate pastry cream based frosting is an elevated take on traditional buttercream, and trust me, no frosting is better than this. It's also featured in my Nutella Cake.

This recipe includes my top tips on how to fill cupcakes and a secret ingredient that keeps the sponge moist, light, and airy every time.

13. Cinnamon Cupcakes

Try these irresistibly delicious, fragrant, and moist cinnamon flavor cupcakes with a cinnamon cream cheese frosting that's so tangy and has this delicious warmth from the cinnamon spice.

Cream cheese adds just the right amount of rich tangy taste to cut through the spice, and what's more, this cupcake recipe is so easy to make.

14. Biscoff Cupcakes With Biscoff Buttercream

Who else loves Biscoff? Just in case you've never heard of it, Biscoff has a sweet, caramel flavor, and a hint of spice and it makes a delicious baking ingredient, in fact, recently I´ve rounded up my top 25 favorite Biscoff recipes. Making Biscoff cupcakes with Biscoff buttercream is not difficult, in fact, it's super easy and even beginners can follow this recipe.

You can make your own homemade Biscoff butter too, and use it (and the original cookies) in all sorts of baking recipes from Biscoff brownies to Biscoff cheesecake. But these cupcakes make a great bite-sized treat!

15. Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

If you haven't jumped on the Strawberry crunch cake train, you're missing out. A cupcake version offers a smaller way to enjoy the fruity flavor, moist sponge, cream cheese frosting, and crunchy freeze-dried strawberry and Golden Oreo filling. The texture is out of this world thanks to the baking soda used in the batter, it is the perfect Spring dessert!

16. Apple Pie Cupcakes

Imagine the taste of warm Fall spices, apple pie filling, and silky whipped mascarpone frosting, all in a cupcake! A brown sugar cupcake base enhances the flavors and I think this Fall cupcake recipe works really well at Thanksgiving.

17. Pink cupcakes

The prettiest pink cupcakes for a baby shower, bachelorette party, or just because! Fluffy, tender, and super cute, with a mild rosewater flavor and cream cheese frosting. You'll want to eat the whole batch.

Pink desserts are undeniably fun and will certainly brighten up the whole table.

18. Chocolate caramel cupcakes

Some might be worried that chocolate caramel cupcakes would be too sweet, but this recipe is really well-balanced. Crazy moist chocolate cupcakes are filled with homemade caramel sauce and frosted with a light caramel whipped mascarpone.

It's decadent whilst delicate, but you can always add a pinch of salt to change them up, too. One of the best chocolate cupcake recipes for sure!

19. Bloody Halloween cupcakes

Oozing with 'blood' and edible broken glass, these Halloween cupcakes might be one of the more unique cupcake recipes to make! But don't worry, these taste a lot better than they might look! Serve them at a Halloween party and watch everyone squeal as they enjoy the surprise strawberry cheesecake flavor.

20. Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

A bite of strawberry stuffed cupcakes is like a taste of Spring or Summer sunshine. Fruity and full of strawberry flavor, this is one of my favorite Spring desserts. What's more, you won't need any fancy ingredients or equipment, and the recipe comes together really easily.

21. Tiramisu Cupcakes

The classic Italian dessert gets a makeover with tiramisu cupcakes. It's like a mini tiramisu! You won't believe how rich and silky the mascarpone frosting is, and furthermore, the cocoa powder makes it even better.

Make sure you try my authentic Italian tiramisu recipe too if you love sharing this famous European dessert.

22. Lemon poppyseed cupcakes

Poppy seeds and Lemon are an excellent cupcake flavor combination. These fluffy cupcakes have incredible aromatic lemon flavor and are filled with a 4 ingredients homemade lemon curd, plus packed with poppy seeds. Finally, an easily whipped mascarpone frosting completes the perfect sweet food.

23. Christmas Tree Cupcakes

The cutest Christmas cupcakes! It starts with an easy chocolate cupcake recipe and continues with a creamy chocolate ganache filling then finished with a delightfully festive green whipped mascarpone frosting. Friends and family will love the look and taste and you'll have a lot of festive fun making these, too.  

My secret ingredient in chocolate desserts like cupcakes is coffee, it enhances the taste so much and deepens the flavor profile. And the red cupcake lines make the cupcakes even more festive!

24. Strawberry cupcakes

These extraordinary homemade strawberry cupcakes feature an irresistibly moist and fluffy vanilla cake, crowned with divine fresh strawberry cream cheese frosting. This sweet treat achieves a perfect balance between delicate vanilla and the vibrant sweetness of ripe strawberries.

25. 4th of July cupcakes

These easy patriotic cupcakes not only have wonderfully festive frosting but they’re also colored red, white, and blue in the actual cake. Made with moist vanilla cake and cream cheese frosting, these 4th of July cupcakes are a fantastic dessert option for both Independence Day and Memorial Day.

26. Espresso Cupcakes

Cupcakes for lovers of coffee desserts! Although, anyone is sure to enjoy their moist sponge and silky espresso buttercream frosting. A rich, coffee-flavored cupcake is easy to make, even beginner bakers can cook these sweet treats.

27. Rosemary Chocolate Cupcakes With Blackberries Buttercream

Do you ever bake cakes with herbs? It really does lend the most amazing new flavor dimension, and rosemary always pairs beautifully with chocolate and blackberries. Certainly, you'll be a convert after trying this recipe if you weren't before!

28. Peach Rose Cupcakes

Peach Rose Cupcakes are everything summer, and everything sweet. And this recipe has to be one of the prize-winning cupcake recipes for peach lovers.

Paired with a delicately sweet homemade peach filling and whipped peach buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are a perfect balance of floral and fruity.

29. Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Isn't cream cheese and carrot cake the best? But there is one way to top it. Add white chocolate! Surely, you have to agree it sounds like a match made in heaven. Cute carrot cupcakes are one of the tastiest cupcake recipes you can bake, trust me.

Serve cute Easter cupcakes in springtime, but I'd say you can also enjoy them at any time of year!

30. Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

Rich chocolate cupcakes and creamy, mint buttercream frosting; seriously if you love mint chocolate chip, you’re really going to love these classic mint chocolate cupcakes. Moreover, they're much easier to make than you might think.

31. Lemon Cupcakes

Lemon desserts are always a fresh favorite, and these cupcakes are certainly no exception. Especially because both the buttercream and the cupcakes are spiked with fresh lemon juice and zest which gives them a zingy taste. The results are delicate and delicious lemon cupcakes with just the right amount of lemony flavor!

32. Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes

A peanut butter cup, stuffed inside a chocolate cupcake, topped with peanut butter frosting, milk chocolate peanut butter ganache, and chopped peanuts. Could this be for real? This has to be one of the best cupcakes flavors. In conclusion, these are the ultimate chocolate peanut butter cupcakes.

33. Piña Colada Cupcakes

How could I not include a cupcake version of such an iconic cocktail? And even though it does not contain alcohol, there is certainly a real piña colada taste, honestly, you'll be dreaming about the coconut buttercream frosting for days.

34. Marble Cupcakes with Marble Cream Cheese Frosting

Try the ultimate marble cupcakes to get the best of both worlds! Whether you're in the mood for either vanilla or chocolate, everyone stays happy and you'll love the different flavors of cream cheese frosting.  Yes, they might seem a little more complicated and you will need a few piping bags. But trust me, it's so worth it.

35. Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting

Bananas, chocolate, and peanut butter are one of my favorite flavor combinations. And I certainly was not disappointed by these banana chocolate chip cupcakes topped with milk chocolate and peanut butter swirled frosting.

36. Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red velvet is a phenomenon that shows no sign of slowing down. It originates in Victorian times but in recent years had a huge resurgence and now no one can get enough. Red velvet cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and tasty with a tangy frosting. What's not to love?

And if this sounds good to you, certainly you have to try my red velvet brownies and red velvet cake with cream cheese mousse.

37. Coconut Macaroon Cupcakes

Macaroons are my favorite and not to be confused with macarons! Macaroons are rustic coconut cookies and these cupcakes perfectly encapsulate their flavor with a moist coconut sponge, then a layer of chocolate ganache, and finally, a light coconut meringue frosting that’s covered with more toasted coconut.

38. Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Pecan Frosting

Full of warm Fall flavors and delicious creamy textures, make pumpkin cupcakes with maple pecan frosting and watch them disappear.

These easy Pumpkin Cupcakes are made extra flavorful thanks to the addition of browned butter! Top them off with a sophisticated maple pecan frosting and serve as a Thanksgiving dessert if your family isn't keen on pumpkin pie!

39. Apple Cider Cupcakes

A quintessential fall cupcake. Real apple chunks are scattered in a cider-flavored cupcake batter and baked. Then, pipe spiced cider buttercream frosting on top and finish with a drizzle of salted caramel.

40. Caramel Popcorn Cupcakes

Popcorn isn't just for the movie theatre. Or maybe you're hosting a movie night at home and looking for snacks, either way, I've got the cupcake recipe for you. They're undoubtedly a unique and fun treat loaded with caramel popcorn flavor that starts with caramel cupcake batter with finely crushed caramel popcorn mixed into it.

41. Pecan Pie Cupcakes

Why choose between pecan pie and pecan cake? Taste the best of both worlds with this pecan pie cupcake recipe. First, deliciously buttery pecan cupcakes are baked full of toasted pecans to fluffy yet crunchy perfection. Afterward, top them with the smoothest brown sugar and cream cheese frosting. Certainly, it's a winning combination.

42. Peach Bourbon Cupcakes with Peach Buttercream

Peach and bourbon-infused cupcakes topped with peach and bourbon buttercream, does this not sound like heaven to you? In any case, I'm sold. Peach cupcakes are made with freeze-dried peaches and chunks of real peaches too for a true peach flavor that you won't be able to get enough of.

43. Blueberry Waffle Cupcakes

Hands up who loves waffles? Although, I wouldn't believe you even if you said no. For the cupcakes, we make a cinnamon-spiced batter and add a splash of blueberry syrup and fresh blueberries. Consequently, the cupcakes taste like blueberry waffles!

44. Mimosa Cupcakes

Brunch cupcake recipe alert! Certainly, I'd order one of these mimosa cupcakes instead of the cocktail, but then again, maybe you can do both. In order to create this delicious treat, you must make a moist champagne cupcake and fresh orange frosting. Overall, it tastes like a celebration in a cupcake.

45. Orange Cream Pop Cupcakes

I can't help but love a swirled cupcake frosting, because it looks so pretty and I know it will taste even better. Orange-flavored cupcakes taste so fresh and zingy and swirled vanilla and orange buttercream frosting complements them perfectly.

46. Passionfruit Coconut Cupcakes

Transport yourself to a tropical island with a bite of a passionfruit coconut cupcake. First, make an easy coconut cupcake recipe, and then fill it with delicious passionfruit curd before topping it with the most amazing coconut buttercream. Vacation vibes, in cupcake form.

47. Maple Bacon Cupcakes

Yes, indeed, you heard that right. Bacon, on a cupcake. But trust me, even total skeptics will love this unusual cupcake recipe. And what's more, with the pancake flavor cake batter, fluffy maple buttercream frosting, and crisp salty bacon, it is the ultimate sweet and salty treat.

48. S'mores Cupcakes Recipe

Here you can enjoy all the best bits of S'mores but without the need for a campfire. Certainly, with the sweet marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate cake base, you might forget where you are. And what's more, this cupcake recipe is ready in just over 30 minutes so kids and adults alike can enjoy it in no time.

49. Greek Yogurt Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting

In brief, cupcakes made with yogurt are arguably the moistest, the most tender, and the most delicious. And tart and silky blackberry puree blended with butter, powdered sugar, and cream cheese certainly makes for the most insanely decadent frosting.

50. Neapolitan Ice Cream Cupcakes

Pretend you're strolling the streets of Italy with an ice cream cone when in fact you're eating a cupcake! Vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate flavored frosting double down on a vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate flavored cupcake.

51. Key Lime Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting and Salted Pistachios

Key lime cupcakes have the most amazing texture with fluffy white chocolate frosting and crunchy pistachio garnish. The citrus tang of the lime with sweet and silky white chocolate and salty nuts create the perfect storm of flavor. Believe me when I say, that this is one of those pistachio desserts that will not last long!