Cupcakes for any celebration give you fresh ideas for everyday cooking. Each recipe is easy to follow and uses ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Whether you’re cooking for family or hosting friends, these dishes will fit right in.

Meringue Lemon Curd Cupcakes

Meringue Lemon Curd Cupcakes on a wooden board.
Meringue Lemon Curd Cupcakes. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Those light and fluffy Sugar Free Meringue Lemon Curd Cupcakes are a single-serve version of a lemon meringue pie every lemon lover will be impressed by. Those lemon cupcakes filled with lemon curd and topped with homemade meringue frosting are a cupcake recipe you will cherish for a very long time.
Get the Recipe: Meringue Lemon Curd Cupcakes

Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes

A group of black cupcakes decorated with black frosting.
Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes are made with just seven ingredients and pack a rich chocolate punch. The deep cocoa flavor makes them a standout for any chocolate lover. Simple to make and even easier to enjoy!
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Chocolate Mummy Cupcakes

A chocolate mummy cupcake with white frosting on a table.
Chocolate Mummy Cupcakes. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

These double chocolate mummy cupcakes are perfect for a Halloween party or your kid’s lunchbox. With white icing and googly eyes, they look super cute but are also easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mummy Cupcakes

Low Carb Chocolate Cupcakes

Keto Chocolate Cupcakes inside wooden box.
Low Carb Chocolate Cupcakes. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our Low Carb Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe with almond flour and low carb Nutella frosting is extra moist and soft like no other. Learn how to make easy cupcakes with only 1 gram of net carb in just a few minutes.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Chocolate Cupcakes

Classic Vanilla Cupcakes

A group of Classic Vanilla Cupcake with sprinkles on top.
Classic Vanilla Cupcakes. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Classic Vanilla Cupcakes are tender, moist, and flavorful. It is perfect for cupcakes, layer cakes, or sheet cakes.
Get the Recipe: Classic Vanilla Cupcakes

Summer Cupcakes

A basket with cupcakes topped with toasted frosting.
Summer Cupcakes. Photo credit: Tiny Batch Cooking.

Cupcakes are such a fun and simple way to celebrate the flavors of summer. I love this Summer Cupcakes recipe because it brings a burst of sunshine to your taste buds with every bite. When you’re enjoying them at a beach picnic or simply craving a light, fresh dessert at home, these cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat for the season.
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Maple Bacon Cupcakes

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Maple Bacon Cupcakes. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Maple cupcakes with rich maple buttercream and crispy bacon. The best sweet and salty treat to ever hit your tastebuds.
Get the Recipe: Maple Bacon Cupcakes

Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes

Mini pineapple upside-down cakes topped with pineapple chunks and cherries on a white surface.
Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Indulge in these yummy, easy pineapple upside down cupcakes. Perfectly sweet and wonderfully moist, they’re a must-try for your next dessert.
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Cake Mix Maple Pecan Cupcakes

Two cupcakes topped with white frosting and garnished with pecan pieces, displayed close together.
Cake Mix Maple Pecan Cupcakes. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

In addition to the maple flavor, one of the things I love about this Cake Mix Maple Pecan cupcake recipe is how easy it is. One of the reasons it is simple and quick is because you are using box cake mix from the store.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Maple Pecan Cupcakes

Bunny Butts Cupcakes Easter Dessert

Image of 3 bunny butt cupcakes with jelly beans on counter.
Bunny Butts Cupcakes Easter Dessert. Photo credit: Thrive at Home.

Make these cute Bunny Butts Cupcakes in minutes with pre-baked cupcakes, ice cream cones, marshmallows and candy.
Get the Recipe: Bunny Butts Cupcakes Easter Dessert

Vanilla protein cupcakes

Vanilla protein cupcake with dairy-free frosting and sprinkles in a blue cupcake liner with more cupcakes behind it on a cutting board.
Vanilla protein cupcakes. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Soft, light, and full of fuel these birthday cake protein cupcakes are topped with buttercream frosting making dessert worth waiting for.
Get the Recipe: Vanilla protein cupcakes

Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut Buttercream Frosting

Frosted coconut cupcakes on a white board.
Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut Buttercream Frosting. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Hello coconut lovers, I have a delicious treat for you, fluffy Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream Frosting. This easy recipe starts with a boxed cake mix and bakes up moist and decadent to become a dreamy coconut dessert.
Get the Recipe: Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut Buttercream Frosting

Coconut Cupcake with Lime Frosting

A piece of coconut cupcake with white lime frosting.
Coconut Cupcake with Lime Frosting. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Here’s how to make coconut cupcakes with cake mix and pudding. Read on to learn how.
Get the Recipe: Coconut Cupcake with Lime Frosting

Almond Flour Cupcakes Recipe

Almond Flour Cupcakes on a wooden board with meringue icing.
Almond Flour Cupcakes Recipe. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cupcakes Recipe filled with meringue frosting are extra moist, soft, light, with fluffy texture, the exact way you all love. Not only are our easy vanilla cupcakes completely sugar-free and low carb, but those grain-free cupcakes are great for diabetics as well.
Get the Recipe: Almond Flour Cupcakes Recipe

Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

Frosted and unfrosted apple cupcakes in a muffin tin.
Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Say hello to fall with these wonderful easy Apple Cupcakes topped with velvety Maple Buttercream Frosting. Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves add the perfect warm spices to flavor these delicious apple cakes
Get the Recipe: Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

Tiramisu Cupcakes

A close up ahot of tiramisu cupcake.
Tiramisu Cupcakes. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Discover how to make irresistible tiramisu cupcakes with cocoa, coffee and vanilla flavors and a creamy mascarpone frosting on top.
Get the Recipe: Tiramisu Cupcakes

Low-Carb Vanilla Cupcakes

Vanilla cupcake with frosting on white china plate.
Low-Carb Vanilla Cupcakes. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Enjoy the timeless charm of Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes with a velvety smooth buttercream frosting. These delightful treats are perfect for any birthday celebration and will please a whole crowd.
Get the Recipe: Low-Carb Vanilla Cupcakes

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