Cupcake Recipes

Our cupcake recipes range from easy, one-bowl cupcakes to elaborately decorated and include: vanilla cupcakes, snickerdoodle cupcakes, strawberry cupcakes, blondie cupcakes, coconut cupcakes, and vegan.

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Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Go the full eight minutes when creaming the butter and sugar—it helps incorporate air and will give these berry and cream cupcakes a light and fluffy texture.

Blueberry Cupcakes

Rating: 3.67 stars
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These blueberry cupcakes are breakfast for dessert. Fresh blueberries are mixed into vanilla cake -- rather than muffin -- batter, which is then topped with cinnamon streusel and swirls of blueberry-cream cheese icing. This recipe appeared in episode 308 of Martha Bakes.

Raspberry-Swirl Cheesecake Cupcakes

The miniature siblings of our Raspberry-Swirl Cheesecake, these bite-size treats are the perfect utensil-free dessert.

Banana Cupcakes with Honey-Cinnamon Frosting

Rating: 3.63 stars
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For a handheld treat that takes the cake, try these cute confections -- they combine the flavor of classic banana bread with a creamy spiced frosting.

Magnolia Bakery Vanilla Cupcakes

Rating: 3.72 stars
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The most popular flavor at the celebrated New York City bakery is vanilla for a reason! With a moist, tender crumb and rich buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are a true classic. This recipe comes from "More from Magnolia: Recipes from the World-Famous Bakery and Allysa Torey's Home Kitchen."

Sprinkles' Strawberry Cupcakes

Rating: 3.64 stars
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This recipe for delicious strawberry cupcakes is from Candace Nelson of Sprinkles Cupcakes. There is fresh strawberry purée in both the cake batter and the buttercream frosting.

Vanilla Cupcakes

Rating: 3.67 stars
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For chocolate cupcakes, substitute 1/2 cup cocoa powder for 1/2 cup all-purpose flour.

Chocolate Cupcakes

Rating: 3.5 stars
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This recipe is the gold standard when it comes to classic cupcakes. We frosted these with Easy White Icing, but you could use our Chocolate Glaze for an even richer dessert.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Rating: 3.55 stars
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With its distinct look, the popular red velvet cupcake is a top contender for favorite flavor. These red velvet cupcakes are easy to whip up for your next get-together. Top them off with a cream cheese frosting that's just as tasty as the red velvet cupcake itself.

One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes

This recipe for a classic chocolate cupcake is one to keep in the arsenal. It's the base for our Handwritten Valentine Cupcakes with Chocolate Glaze.

Devil's Food Cupcakes

Rating: 3.67 stars
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We mixed sour cream into the batter to add moistness and a subtle tang. Silky smooth ganache makes a rich topping; other options include seven-minute frosting and cream-cheese frosting. The chocolate curls are easily made with a few strokes of a vegetable peeler.

Martha's Strawberry Cupcakes

Rating: 3.72 stars
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Our founder's sweet recipe is perfect for summer. Top these delightful strawberry cupcakes with Strawberry Meringue Buttercream and tiny wild strawberries. 
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"Broken Glass" Cupcakes

Rating: 3.21 stars
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The recipe for the "glass" is essentially one for caramel. The trick is to cook it for a shorter amount of time than usual so it stays clear.

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Hi-Hat Cupcakes

Rating: 3.54 stars
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These adorable little Hi-Hat cupcake are topped with a white cloud of frosting encased in chocolate. It's a fun and delicious dessert everyone will love.

Carrot Cupcakes

Rating: 3.99 stars
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These carrot cupcakes will surely become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

Margarita Cupcakes

A creamy surprise awaits in these lime-scented cupcakes.

Chocolate-Filled Cupcakes

Rating: 3.59 stars
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Chocolate melted in each of these sweetsis like built-in frosting.

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

Rating: 3.59 stars
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These cheerful nibbles are inspired by Martha's signature lemon meringue pie. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 308.

Owl Cupcakes

If the cream filling of the sandwich cookies is discolored by cookie crumbs when twisted open, gently scrape with a paring knife to remove loose crumbs before using.

Molten Chocolate-Espresso Cakes

Rating: 3.54 stars
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These little cakes are our new go-to dessert, for so many reasons. They're fast and easy (though they don't look it), and they're great for company or just whenever you need a chocolate fix (pretty much every afternoon). Serve them plain, or topped with a bit of ganache and a sprinkling of pistachios or (our favorite) flaky sea salt.

Hi-Hat Cupcakes

Rating: 3.47 stars
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These silly sweets take their name seriously; from the book, Cupcakes!. Make these Hi-Hat Cupcakes for your next party and even the most discerning of palettes will be delighted. 

Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream

Rating: 3.53 stars
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Fresh strawberries go in the batter and the pretty pink frosting for these crowd-pleasing cupcakes. Save the smallest ones for the garnish.

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Rating: 3.24 stars
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Baked inside sugar cones, these cupcakes-in-hiding combine the best aspects of an ice cream sundae (all those great toppings!) in a no-melt treat. Any leftover batter can be baked in minimuffin tins.

Jam Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

Rating: 3.53 stars
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Just one bite reveals the sweet surprise inside these treats.

Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

A sweet surprise awaits in the center of this cupcake -- no messy extra steps required, thanks to the genius addition of a store-bought cream-filled chocolate cookie.

Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes

Rating: 3.72 stars
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This is one of Martha's favorite treats from the February 2009 issue of Martha Stewart Living; it's a delicious bite-size version of the traditional dessert.

Pull-Apart Vanilla-Wafer Cupcake Cake with Berries

Talk about a fun dessert! This Pull-Apart Vanilla-Wafer Cupcake Cake with Berries looks like a sheet cake on top, but there are actually vanilla-coconut cupcakes underneath the fresh berries and fluffy whipped-cream frosting. It's easy to make and even easier to serve—no slicing required.

Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

Rating: 3.13 stars
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Equal parts flour and cocoa powder in the batter create a rich, dense, and intensely chocolatey cupcake.

Billy's Vanilla, Vanilla Cupcakes

Rating: 3.6 stars
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A double-dose of vanilla extract—in the cake and in the buttercream frosting —gives these cupcakes from famed baker Billy Reece of Billy's Bakery in New York City great vanilla taste that's just the right amount of sweetness (and more than irresistible).

12 Spring Cupcakes That Are the Sweet Taste of the Season

From edible flowers to fresh berries, these cheery cupcakes celebrate the season. Put a little spring in your step and bake a batch!
By Alexandra Lim-Chua Wee

Key Lime Cupcakes

Key Limes are smaller than their larger cousins -- the standard lime -- and also sweeter, giving these cupcakes a tangy-sweet touch. Store the cupcakes in airtight containers for up to 2 days at room temperature, or frozen up to 2 months.

The Icing on Top: 16 Tips for Decorating and Displaying Cakes

So, you baked a delicious cake, and now you want to make it a feast for the eyes, too. Follow these tips and tricks for decorating and displaying your cake in style.

Easy One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes

Rating: 3.71 stars
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Chocolate Graham Cracker Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow

Rating: 3.8 stars
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This delicious recipe is courtesy of Jennifer Shea, owner of Trophy Cupcakes.

Cheesecake Cupcakes with Sour Cream Topping

Rating: 3.47 stars
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The sour cream topping adds an extra dimension of flavor to these cheesecake cupcakes decorated with little bunches of white, pink, and red currants.

Tiramisu Cupcakes

Rating: 3.62 stars
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Turn the traditional Italian dessert on its head by serving it as a cupcake.

Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

This frosting keeps well at room temperature for a few hours, however if it starts to get too warm or you are not eating the cupcakes right away, place them in the refrigerator.
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