33 Cupcakes That Are Real Show-Stoppers

ByJennifer

If you love beautiful and delicious treats, our collection of cupcakes is just what you need. We’ve put together a variety of recipes that are not only easy to make but also stunning to look at. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, adding a touch of elegance and charm to your dessert table.

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.

Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes

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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Luscious 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.

Get the Recipe: Luscious Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

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.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Curd Cupcakes

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.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Bombshell Cupcakes

Fun Piñata Cupcakes

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.

Get the Recipe: Fun Piñata Cupcakes

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

A plate of cupcakes with strawberries and whipped cream.
Photo Credit: Vintage Kitchen Notes.

The most amazing cupcakes that taste like a shortcake! With fresh strawberries and sweet whipped cream, they are easy and delicious.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

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! With a sandy shore and ocean frosting,

Get the Recipe: Beach Cupcakes

Vanilla Sourdough Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Three cupcakes with icing and sprinkles on a wooden table.
Photo Credit: Food Over Comfort.

These vanilla sourdough cupcakes are so moist and tender that they’ll be the best cupcakes you’ve ever had. They’re so easy to make!

Get the Recipe: Vanilla Sourdough Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Strawberry Cupcakes

Strawberry cupcakes topped with whipped cream and strawberries.
Photo Credit: Baked by an Introvert.

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

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate frosting.
Photo Credit: My Family Dinner Ideas.

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

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Black Forest Cupcakes

Chocolate cherry cupcakes with cherry icing.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

These black forest cupcakes are homemade chocolate cakes filled with cherries, then topped with a cherry buttercream frosting.

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Lemon Cupcakes

Lemon cupcakes topped with whipped cream and a lemon slice.
Photo Credit: Loving Living Lancaster.

Refreshing and light, we’ve just found your next obsession… You’ll be hooked once you taste these Southern lemon cupcakes with lemon whipped cream frosting!

Get the Recipe: Lemon Cupcakes

Black Forest Cupcakes

Chocolate cherry cupcakes with whipped cream and cherries.
Photo Credit: State of Dinner.

These rich and decadent Black Forest Cupcakes are SO EASY because they are made using a cake mix and cherry pie filling.

Get the Recipe: Black Forest Cupcakes

The Best Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes Ever

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.

Get the Recipe: The Best Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes Ever

Best Yellow Cupcake Recipe

A cupcake topped with chocolate frosting and sprinkles.
Photo Credit: Sugar and Soul.

This Moist Yellow Cupcake Recipe creates over two dozen bakery-level treats in your own kitchen that everyone will devour in record time!

Get the Recipe: Best Yellow Cupcake Recipe

Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes with raspberries and chocolate icing.
Photo Credit: Zen and Honey.

Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes – is a delicious homemade cupcake recipe filled with raspberry coulis and chocolate mousse.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

Earl Grey Cupcakes With Lavender Frosting

Three cupcakes with purple frosting on a cooling rack.
Photo Credit: A Day in Candiland.

These Earl Grey cupcakes smell heavenly with lavender frosting. The perfect infused cupcake for afternoon tea with friends.

Get the Recipe: Earl Grey Cupcakes With Lavender Frosting

Dulce De Leche Cupcakes

Peanut butter cupcakes with a drizzle of caramel.
Photo Credit: Ruffles and Rain Boots.

These irresistible decadent dulce de leche cupcakes will quickly become a ]favorite. They are filled and topped with a rich Dulce de Leche!

Get the Recipe: Dulce De Leche Cupcakes

Mint Julep Cupcakes

St patrick's day cupcakes.
Photo Credit: Albion Gould.

These mint julep cupcakes are the dessert version of your favorite drink. Make them for your next party!

Get the Recipe: Mint Julep Cupcakes

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!

Get the Recipe: Black Forest Cupcakes

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 pink raspberry frosting. This recipe is perfect for any occasion.

Get the Recipe: Raspberry Cupcakes

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!

Get the Recipe: Dr. Pepper Cupcakes & Frosting

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.

Get the Recipe: Angel Food Cupcakes

Pink Champagne Cupcakes

A close up of a pink frosted cupcake.
Photo Credit: Maria’s Mixing Bowl.

These Pink Champagne Cupcakes are the perfect treat for any celebration. The light and fluffy cupcakes are infused with a delicious champagne flavor and topped with a creamy pink champagne frosting.

Get the Recipe: Pink Champagne Cupcakes

7-Up Cupcakes With Cake Mix

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.

Get the Recipe: 7-Up Cupcakes With Cake Mix

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 infused with even more Limoncello.

Get the Recipe: Limoncello Cupcakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Cupcakes

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

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

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Cupcakes

Bourbon Spice Cupcakes

A cupcake with frosting and a glass of whiskey.
Photo Credit: Recipes From A Pantry.

Bourbon Spice Cupcakes are moist, decadent, and deliciously indulgent. These bourbon cupcakes are a perfect combination of cocktail and dessert.

Get the Recipe: Bourbon Spice Cupcakes

Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate frosting.
Photo Credit: Liv’s Little Muffins.

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

Get the Recipe: Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

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.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mochi Cupcakes

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.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

Butter Pecan Cupcakes

A plate of cupcakes with frosting and pecans on it.
Photo Credit: Confetti and Bliss.

Add butter pecan cupcakes to your Thanksgiving dessert table. Fluffy and tender, these frosted Thanksgiving cupcakes have a delicious garnish!

Get the Recipe: Butter Pecan Cupcakes

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