We'll always have a soft spot for cupcakes; they're cute, individually-portioned — because really, no one likes sharing — festive, and infinitely adaptable. Sure, you could hit up Sprinkles to get your fix, but why not bake your own? We've rounded up 50 stellar recipes ranging from the classics (Magnolia Bakery's vanilla, red velvet, and funfetti) to the super-creative (cotton candy, chocolate tahini, and honey lavender). Pin your favorites, and you'll be all set on the inspiration-front the next time a celebration rolls around.
Lemon Pound Cake Cupcakes With Lemon Curd Filling
Get the recipe: lemon pound cake cupcakes with lemon curd filling [2]
Reese's Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Reese's cupcakes [3]
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes With Whiskey Ganache and Irish Cream Frosting
Get the recipe: chocolate stout cupcakes with whiskey ganache and Irish cream frosting [4]
Bubble Gum Frosting Cupcakes With Gelatin Bubbles
Get the recipe: bubble gum frosting cupcakes with gelatin bubbles [5]
Strawberry Hi-Hat Cupcakes
Get the recipe: strawberry hi-hat cupcakes [6]
Coconut Raspberry Cupcakes With Raspberry Buttercream
Get the recipe: coconut raspberry cupcakes with raspberry buttercream [7]
Double-Chocolate Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Center
Get the recipe: double-chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter center [8]
Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes
Get the recipe: chocolate blackberry cupcakes [9]
Chocolate-Banana Cupcakes With Dulce de Leche Filling
Get the recipe: banana cupcakes with dulce de leche filling and chocolate buttercream [10]
Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Get the recipe: mint chocolate chip cupcakes [11]
S'mores Cupcakes
Get the recipe: s'mores cupcakes [12]
Georgetown Cupcake's Red Velvet Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Georgetown Cupcake's red velvet cupcakes [13]
Magnolia Bakery's Vanilla Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Magnolia Bakery's vanilla cupcakes [14]
Almond Joy Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Almond Joy cupcakes [15]
Oreo-Stuffed Funfetti Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Oreo-stuffed funfetti cupcakes [16]
Mini PB&J Cupcakes
Get the recipe: mini pb&j cupcakes [17]
DIY Hostess Cupcakes
Get the recipe: DIY Hostess cupcakes [18]
Coconut Cream Pie Cupcakes
Get the recipe: coconut cream pie cupcakes [19]
Caramel Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Get the recipe: caramel pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting [20]
Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes With Whipped Coconut Cream
Get the recipe: fluffy lemon cupcakes with whipped coconut cream [21]
Corn on the Cob Cupcakes
Get the recipe: corn on the cob cupcakes [22]
Champagne Cupcakes
Get the recipe: champagne cupcakes [23]
Large-Batch Strawberry Cupcakes
Get the recipe: large-batch strawberry cupcakes [24]
Chocolate Soft Serve Cupcakes
Get the recipe: chocolate soft serve cupcakes [25]
Grapefruit Poppyseed Cakes
Get the recipe: grapefruit poppyseed cakes [26]
Ginger Ale Cupcakes
Get the recipe: ginger ale cupcakes [27]
Cornmeal Peach Upside-Down Cupcakes
Get the recipe: cornmeal peach upside-down cupcakes [28]
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Get the recipe: lemon meringue cupcakes [29]
Samoa Cupcakes
Get the recipe: samoa cupcakes [30]
Lavender Honey Cupcakes
Get the recipe: lavender honey cupcakes [31]
Cherry Garcia Cupcakes
Get the recipe: cherry Garcia cupcakes [32]
White Chocolate Hi-Hat Cupcakes With Rainbow Sprinkles
Get the recipe: white chocolate hi-hat cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles [33]
Bacon Banana Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting
Get the recipe: bacon banana cupcakes with peanut butter frosting [34]
Malted Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes
Get the recipe: malted chocolate fudge cupcakes [35]
Tahini Cupcakes With Chocolate-Tahini Frosting
Get the recipe: tahini cupcakes with chocolate-tahini frosting [36]
Cotton Candy Cupcakes
Get the recipe: cotton candy cupcakes [37]
Tropical Sunset Cupcakes
Get the recipe: tropical sunset cupcakes [38]
Piña Colada Cupcakes
Get the recipe: piña colada cupcakes [39]
Spiced Zucchini Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
Get the recipe: spiced zucchini cupcakes with cream cheese frosting [40]
Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes
Get the recipe: ice cream sundae cupcakes [41]
Eggnog Cheesecake Cupcakes
Get the recipe: eggnog cheesecake cupcakes [42]
Cherry Almond Cupcakes
Get the recipe: cherry almond cupcakes [43]
Chocolate Cupcakes With Matcha Frosting
Get the recipe: chocolate cupcakes with matcha frosting [44]
Neapolitan Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Neapolitan cupcakes [45]
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Toast Crunch cupcakes [46]
Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Buttercream Frosting
Get the recipe: lemon cupcakes with lemon buttercream frosting [47]
Funfetti Angel Food Cupcakes
Get the recipe: funfetti angel food cupcakes [48]
Thin Mint Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Thin Mint cupcakes [49]
Carrot Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
Get the recipe: carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting [50]
Fruity Pebble Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Fruity Pebble cupcakes [51]
