Crazy for Cupcakes

Coconut Cupcakes

Dense coconut milk, added right into the batter, gives these cupcakes all the flavor of the full-sized concoction, but with the added cuteness of individual servings. Top with traditional cream cheese icing and toasted coconut.

Recipe: Coconut Cupcakes

Cupcakes with Browned Butter Frosting

When you need "tastes like homemade" in minutes, use this recipe. Top cupcakes, made with packaged pound cake mix, with a creamy, buttery frosting that's sure to have everyone begging for more. For added appeal, garnish with mint leaves and edible violas.

Recipe: Cupcakes with Browned Butter Frosting

Lemon-Blueberry Ice-cream Cupcakes

Update the idea of ice cream cakes with these frozen treats. Layer crushed lemon cookies with blueberry filling and a creamy milk-and-frozen lemonade mixture. Dollop whipped topping on last, and freeze overnight then add sprinkles, jelly beans, and anything else sweet you can find.

Recipe: Lemon-Blueberry Ice-cream Cupcakes

Devil's Food Cupcakes with Marshmallow Filling

Bake chocolate cupcakes with a surprise inside. With a knife, hollow out the center of the baked cakes and fill with marshmallow cream. Top with a gooey chocolate cream cheese frosting for a sure-fire winner among kids and adults.

Recipe: Devil's Food Cupcakes with Marshmallow Filling

Orange Marmalade-Ricotta Cupcakes with Marmalade Buttercream Frosting

Boxed cake mix is the only routine ingredient in these creative confections. Orange juice, ricotta cheese, and orange marmalade add tons of rich flavor and keep the cupcakes moist. Top with Marmalade Buttercream Frosting for an event-worthy dessert.

Recipe: Orange Marmalade-Ricotta Cupcakes with Marmalade Buttercream Frosting

Sweet Potato-Pecan Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Keep this family favorite around for the holiday season. Mashed sweet potatoes give the cakes extra moistness, while a myriad of spices including cinnamon and nutmeg, spice up the traditionally sweet dessert. A simple cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of chopped pecans is all that's needed on top.

Recipe: Sweet Potato-Pecan Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Mississippi Mud Cupcakes

The chocoholic in your family will swoon for these s'more like treats. Chocolate cupcakes are topped with mini marshmallows and a thick chocolate frosting drizzle.

Recipe: Mississippi Mud Cupcakes

Team Spirit Cupcakes

Perfect for the Junior's bake sale, this recipe dresses up store-bought iced cupcakes. Simply pick up coarse sugar and lollipops in your school's colors. Add a ribbon around the stem of the sucker for extra color and package them individually.

Recipe: Team Spirit Cupcakes

Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes

Update the classic recipe with a few of our favorite shortcuts. Start with boxed cake mix and add a few tablespoons of cocoa. The red food coloring is optional, but adds great contrast between the cake and the frosting. Serve in muffin cups, or unwrap for pretty presentation.

Recipe: Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes

Lemonade Cupcakes

Perfect for summer, these cakes get their name–and great flavor–from frozen lemonade concentrate. Balance the tart flavor with a smooth cream cheese frosting. Don't forget the sour gummies on top.

Recipe: Lemonade Cupcakes

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