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Cupcakes

I love the endless flavor combinations of homemade cupcakes. Cupcakes are one of my favorite desserts to make, whether I’m baking them for a birthday party, for the holidays, or because it’s Monday (nothing beats those Monday blues like a cupcake!).

If you’re a fan of the classics, why not start with these irresistible Red Velvet Cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting? And for a celebration, nothing beats these Classic Yellow Cupcakes topped with sprinkles.

Feeling adventurous? Try my Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes. They’re supremely soft, moist, and easy to make from scratch.

Browse these sub-categories to find the perfect idea!

The Best Birthday Cupcakes

Looking to wow friends and family at the next birthday bash? These are some of my must-have cupcakes for birthday celebrations. They’re tasty, easy, and perfect for decorating!

A vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting and sprinkles

Easy Vanilla Cupcakes

Overhead view of rainbow frosted cupcakes

Rainbow Cupcakes

A frosted lemon cupcake topped with half of a lemon wedge.

Lemon Cupcakes

Close up of a partially unwrapped funfetti cupcake frosted with a teal buttercream swirl and sprinkles.

Funfetti Cupcakes

Most-Loved Cupcake Recipes

Not sure where to begin on your cupcake journey? Try these reader-approved cupcake recipes! These are the most popular cupcakes on the site at the moment.

Latest Homemade Cupcakes

Below you’ll find all my latest cupcake ideas. Discover from-scratch holiday cupcakes plus easy cake mix cupcakes, the best frosting recipes, and loads more.