50 Cupcake Recipes, Because Sometimes More Is More
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
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Reese's Cupcakes
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Chocolate Stout Cupcakes With Whiskey Ganache and Irish Cream Frosting
Bubble Gum Frosting Cupcakes With Gelatin Bubbles
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Strawberry Hi-Hat Cupcakes
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Coconut Raspberry Cupcakes With Raspberry Buttercream
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Double-Chocolate Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Center
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Chocolate Blackberry Cupcakes
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Chocolate-Banana Cupcakes With Dulce de Leche Filling
Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
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S'mores Cupcakes
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Georgetown Cupcake's Red Velvet Cupcakes
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Magnolia Bakery's Vanilla Cupcakes
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Almond Joy Cupcakes
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Oreo-Stuffed Funfetti Cupcakes
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Mini PB&J Cupcakes
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DIY Hostess Cupcakes
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Coconut Cream Pie Cupcakes
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Caramel Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
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Fluffy Lemon Cupcakes With Whipped Coconut Cream
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Corn on the Cob Cupcakes
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Champagne Cupcakes
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Large-Batch Strawberry Cupcakes
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Chocolate Soft Serve Cupcakes
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Grapefruit Poppyseed Cakes
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Ginger Ale Cupcakes
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Cornmeal Peach Upside-Down Cupcakes
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Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
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Samoa Cupcakes
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Lavender Honey Cupcakes
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Cherry Garcia Cupcakes
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White Chocolate Hi-Hat Cupcakes With Rainbow Sprinkles
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Bacon Banana Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting
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Malted Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes
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Tahini Cupcakes With Chocolate-Tahini Frosting
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Cotton Candy Cupcakes
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Tropical Sunset Cupcakes
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Piña Colada Cupcakes
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Spiced Zucchini Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
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Ice Cream Sundae Cupcakes
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Eggnog Cheesecake Cupcakes
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Cherry Almond Cupcakes
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Chocolate Cupcakes With Matcha Frosting
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Neapolitan Cupcakes
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes
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Lemon Cupcakes With Lemon Buttercream Frosting
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Funfetti Angel Food Cupcakes
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Thin Mint Cupcakes
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Carrot Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
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Fruity Pebble Cupcakes
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