29 Cupcakes You'll Make Again and Again

Get ready to impress your loved ones with our irresistible cupcake recipes that are as easy to make as they are delicious. We’ve put together a mouth-watering selection of cupcake ideas that will have everyone asking for seconds.

From classic flavors to creative twists, our collection has something for every occasion, whether you’re whipping up a batch for a birthday celebration or a cozy afternoon treat. You’ll be amazed at how effortlessly you can create these show-stopping desserts.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcake recipe by Cheerful Cook. — Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Discover the perfect blend of rich cocoa and velvety goodness with our exquisite Red Velvet Cupcakes. Easy to Bake, Hard to Resist.

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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Lemon Blueberry Cupcake recipe by Cheerful Cook. — Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Indulge in the perfect blend of tangy lemon and juicy blueberries with our moist and fluffy lemon blueberry cupcakes. A perfect treat for any occasion.

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

A group of cupcakes topped with frosting and orange zest. — Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Our deliciously moist and tender Carrot Cake Cupcakes are easy to make and perfect for parties or a tasty treat at home.

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Pink Buttercream Cupcakes

Pink frosted cupcakes on a white plate. — Photo Credit: Be Centsational.

Delight in fluffy pink buttercream cupcakes, perfect for sweet celebrations with a creamy, colorful frosting and light vanilla base.

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Chocolate Bombshell Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate frosting. — Photo Credit: Modern Honey.

Chocolate Bombshell Birthday Cupcakes is a rich, tender, fluffy chocolate cupcake topped with decadent chocolate buttercream frosting.

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Limoncello Cupcakes

Lemon cupcakes topped with whipped cream and lemon slices. — Photo Credit: Homemade Hooplah.

Boozy and bright, these dense and cake-like Limoncello cupcakes are topped with a whipped cream cheese frosting that’s infused with even more Limoncello.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Kitchen Sink Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes with pretzels on a plate. — Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

This easy chocolate peanut butter cupcake recipe makes a batch of the most delicious kitchen sink cupcakes ever!

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Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes with orange frosting on a cooling rack. — Photo Credit: Box Mix Recipes.

Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and zesty orange with our Easy Chocolate Orange Cupcakes made with a convenient box cake mix.

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Chocolate Cupcakes

This Chocolate Cupcakes recipe is loaded with rich chocolate cake and topped with creamy milk chocolate buttercream frosting.

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Strawberry Cupcakes

These fresh strawberry cupcakes are incredibly tender and moist. Each bite is filled with pieces of chopped strawberries and fresh strawberry buttercream.

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Cinnamon Cupcakes Recipe With Cream Cheese Frosting

Cupcakes topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. — Photo Credit: Chenée Today.

This is the best cinnamon cupcake recipe! These easy cinnamon cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are moist and delicious and dusted with a perfect cinnamon sugar topping! They’re an upgrade to a traditional vanilla cupcake and a MUST for cinnamon lovers!
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c Cupcakes

Lemon cupcakes on a stand with a slice of lemon. — Photo Credit: Britney Breaks Bread.

Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes are a zesty bite-size dessert packed with lemony flavor from the moist cake, luscious buttercream, and lemon curd.
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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

A cupcake with icing and sprinkles on a white plate. — Photo Credit: Cambrea Bakes.

These strawberry crunch cupcakes have a strawberry cupcake base, vanilla frosting, and strawberry crunch topping, just like the ice cream bar!
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Black Forest Cupcakes

A chocolate cupcake with a cherry on top. — Photo Credit: A Stray Kitchen.

Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Black Forest Cupcakes! These cupcakes are rich, sweet, and balanced. Not only are they pretty to look at, but they are a crowd pleaser, so don’t expect any leftovers!

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Cherry Cupcakes

Pink frosted cupcakes with a cherry on top. — Photo Credit: The Frozen Biscuit.

Cherry cupcakes made with real, fresh cherries, with fresh, real cherry cream cheese frosting, and topped with a ripe cherry!

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Beach Cupcakes

Three cupcakes decorated with blue and blue frosting. — Photo Credit: Welcome to Yum in the Kitchen.

These beach cupcakes are a fun beach-themed treat that is perfect for your next summer party. They feature a sandy shore and ocean frosting.

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Raspberry Cupcakes

Three cupcakes with raspberry frosting on a cooling rack. — Photo Credit: The Frozen Biscuit.

Raspberry cupcakes made with real raspberries, topped with a pretty in pink raspberry frosting. This recipe is perfect for any occasion.

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Chocolate Cupcakes

The ultimate easy chocolate cupcake that’s super simple and packed with chocolate flavor. Made with pantry staples you likely have on hand!

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Fun Piñata Cupcakes Recipe

A cupcake with sprinkles on top of it. — Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

Simple-to-make scratch vanilla Piñata Cupcakes are topped with a smooth buttercream frosting and have a colorful sprinkle surprise inside.

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7-Up Cupcakes

Lemon cupcakes on a tray with a glass of water. — Photo Credit: Forking Good Food.

These 7-Up cupcakes are a fun and easy treat to make! They start with a simple yellow cake mix and are flavored with 7-Up soda. The cupcakes are then topped with a light and fluffy 7-Up frosting. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion!

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Mini Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Buttercream

A plate of cupcakes with yellow frosting and flowers. — Photo Credit: Savor the Best.

Mini lemon cupcakes are cute, bite-sized treats that pack an intense lemon flavor thanks to a lemon curd filling and lemon buttercream.

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Dr. Pepper Cupcakes & Frosting

A cupcake with chocolate frosting on a plate next to a glass of milk. — Photo Credit: Kim Schob.

Love Dr. Pepper? You’ve got to try these Dr. Pepper Cupcakes! They are made with a yellow cake mix base and topped with a Dr. Pepper Buttercream Frosting!

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Angel Food Cupcakes

Cupcakes topped with berries and whipped cream. — Photo Credit: Dinner in 5.

If you’re a fan of angel food cake but crave something more fun and individual, you’ve got to check out these Angel Food Cupcakes. Imagine transforming that classic, light-as-air angel food cake into adorable, single-serve treats.

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Lemon Curd Cupcakes

A lemon cupcake with a bite taken out of it. — Photo Credit: Vintage Kitchen Notes.

Bright and lemony, these gorgeous lemon cupcakes are sweet and soft, with a lemon curd center and a citrus cream cheese frosting.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Cupcakes

A cupcake topped with chocolate chips on a wooden plate. — Photo Credit: The Peasant’s Daughter.

Buckeye cupcakes are irresistible brownie cupcakes topped with peanut butter frosting and melted chocolate topping.

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Chocolate Mochi Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate frosting and sprinkles. — Photo Credit: The Rice Chick.

These chocolate mochi cupcakes take ordinary cupcakes to a whole new level. They’re easy to make, slightly chewy, and great for any occasion.

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Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

Pink frosted cupcakes with a strawberry on top. — Photo Credit: Savor The Spoonful.

These strawberry-filled cupcakes are gluten-free and dairy-free vanilla cupcakes with fresh strawberry filling and strawberry buttercream.

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Coconut Cupcakes

Coconut cupcakes are soft, fluffy cupcakes (with options for either a box-mix or from-scratch cupcakes) topped off with coconut cream frosting!
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