Cupcakes - Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/category/desserts/cupcakes-desserts/ Sweet, simple, and from-scratch dessert recipes Fri, 03 Oct 2025 02:39:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://sugarspunrun.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/favicon-no-bg-96x96.png Cupcakes - Sugar Spun Run https://sugarspunrun.com/category/desserts/cupcakes-desserts/ 32 32 Coconut Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/coconut-cupcakes-recipe/ https://sugarspunrun.com/coconut-cupcakes-recipe/#comments Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=77500 Soft and fluffy coconut cupcakes are perfect for spring and summer! Top with coconut cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of toasted coconut for best results. Recipe includes a how-to video!


Rows of coconut cupcakes on a cooling rack with purple flowers in the background.

Coconut fans, this one is for you! These coconut cupcakes have been a long time coming. After many requests for a cupcake version of my coconut cake, I am finally sharing my carefully tested and perfected recipe with you today!

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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/lemon-blueberry-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/lemon-blueberry-cupcakes/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=77106 Perfect for spring or summer, lemon blueberry cupcakes are a bright and sunny sweet treat! My recipe is designed to stay soft and moist even when refrigerated. Recipe includes a how-to video!


Lemon blueberry cupcakes on a cooling rack.

I can't think of a more cheery flavor combination than lemon and blueberry. These lemon blueberry cupcakes are pure sunshine and happiness in cupcake form--they'll brighten up any bad day!

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Peppermint Bark Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/peppermint-bark-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/peppermint-bark-cupcakes/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=73482 My festive peppermint bark cupcakes have a fluffy white peppermint chocolate frosting and surprise ganache filling. A fun Christmas recipe! Recipe includes a how-to video!


Peppermint bark cupcake topped with crushed peppermint candies.

The newest addition to my Christmas desserts, these peppermint bark cupcakes are made with a rich dark chocolate cupcakes, silky smooth ganache, and a whipped white chocolate peppermint frosting. They are so festive and always a hit on Christmas day!

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/pineapple-upside-down-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/pineapple-upside-down-cupcakes/#comments Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=61888 Pineapple upside-down cupcakes feature a fluffy vanilla cupcake base topped with caramelized pineapple and cherries. They taste just like the cake, but are faster and more portable! Recipe includes a how-to video!


Overhead view of pineapple upside down cupcakes on a cooling rack.

I first shared these pineapple-upside down cupcakes on my friend’s website a few years ago. They've been highly requested on my pineapple upside-down cake lately, so today they're getting a standalone post! Really, this is just that recipe made single-serving sized--but I figured a separate recipe would be helpful 😊

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White Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/white-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/white-cupcakes/#comments Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=61505 My white cupcake recipe makes beautiful, snow white cupcakes with a fluffy and tender texture. Top them with my whipped vanilla buttercream, or use your favorite frosting! Recipe includes a how-to video!


White cupcake that's been unwrapped to show a snow white crumb.

You've been asking for a white cupcake recipe for years now--today it's finally here! These white cupcakes are soft, tender, light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes. I carefully chose my ingredients to achieve a snow white color, and I'm so proud of the end result. They have a lovely texture that’s sturdy enough for a generous crown of frosting (because you know how I love frosting 🥰).

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Vanilla Cupcake Recipe https://sugarspunrun.com/easy-vanilla-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/easy-vanilla-cupcakes/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=10385 This classic, easy vanilla cupcake recipe is soft and moist with a distinct vanilla flavor. No complicated ingredients and less than an hour from start to finish! Recipe includes a how-to video!


Vanilla cupcake on a pedestal topped with a tall swirl of vanilla bean frosting.

Today I'm resharing my classic vanilla cupcake recipe with an updated frosting (the winning core recipe remains unchanged--it was perfect as written!). My favorite chocolate frosting still pairs just as nicely, but I'm changing things up with a vanilla bean buttercream today. I can't wait to hear what you think!

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Angel Food Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/angel-food-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/angel-food-cupcakes/#comments Thu, 25 May 2023 12:38:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=52717 Angel Food Cupcakes taste just like the cake, but they bake in half the time! My recipe includes a homemade whipped cream for topping. They taste great plain too! Recipe includes a how-to video!



Angel food cupcakes sitting beside each other on a cooling rack, with the left cupcake missing a bite.


These angel food cupcakes are my favorite cake in cupcake form. If you've never had angel food cake before, it is a delicate, sweet cake with a heavenly, light and airy texture (hence the name!). The cake is typically made in a tube pan, but today we're making it in cupcake form and topping with whipped cream--yum!

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Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/ice-cream-cone-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/ice-cream-cone-cupcakes/#comments Thu, 18 May 2023 13:15:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=3997 These Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes are so cute and incredibly easy to make! My recipe includes tips for substituting your favorite cake flavor and frosting. How-to video coming soon!



Ice cream cone cupcakes topped with a chocolate vanilla frosting swirl and sprinkles.


I wish I could take credit for such a cute, original idea as these ice cream cone cupcakes, but I can't. These treats were first introduced to me as a kid via the side of a Pillsbury box, and today I'm bringing them back to life, homemade-style! We're using my vanilla cupcake batter and cream cheese frosting for a soft serve ice cream look that will a make everyone do a double take!

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Birthday Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/birthday-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/birthday-cupcakes/#comments Mon, 01 May 2023 12:07:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=52278 These fluffy and moist Birthday Cupcakes are flecked with sprinkles and topped with your favorite frosting. My recipe serves 12 and doubles easily. Recipe includes a how-to video!/p>

Four birthday cupcakes on a cake stand with a lit gold birthday candle in the front cupcake.


Birthday cake may be the classic birthday dessert, but I'm here today to make a case for birthday cupcakes. Not only do they bake in less time and require less decorating, but they also save you the task of getting that perfect slice since they're already pre-portioned! And when you stack them on a cake stand, they have the same stately appearance as a layer cake...have I convinced you yet?

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Peanut Butter Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/peanut-butter-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/peanut-butter-cupcakes/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=47292 My Peanut Butter Cupcakes are carefully designed to be perfectly moist and fluffy. We'll top them off with a swirled chocolate peanut butter icing that is surprisingly easy to make! Recipe includes a how-to video.



Peanut butter cupcake topped with a swirled chocolate peanut butter frosting.


I am so excited to be sharing these peanut butter cupcakes with you today! This carefully-tested recipe was meticulously designed to yield light and fluffy, flavorful and moist cupcakes that absolutely melt in your mouth. They're topped with a beautiful (but easy!) swirl of chocolate peanut butter frosting that complements the cake perfectly. If you're a chocolate & peanut butter fan, you're just going to love these.

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Gingerbread Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/gingerbread-cupcakes/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=8726 These moist and fluffy Gingerbread Cupcakes are carefully designed to have beautiful domed tops. My recipe is quick (less than an hour) and includes a cinnamon and brown sugar frosting. Includes a how to video!



Gingerbread cupcake topped with a brown sugar cream cheese frosting and cinnamon sticks.


I can't think of a more festive way to welcome December than with these soft and fluffy gingerbread cupcakes! These are outrageously moist and tender cupcakes packed full of spices and flavor. I've chosen to top them with a brown sugar and cinnamon spiced variation of my cream cheese frosting, and it complements the gingerbread flavor SO well!

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Dark Chocolate Mini Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting https://sugarspunrun.com/dark-chocolate-salted-caramel-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/dark-chocolate-salted-caramel-cupcakes/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=2281 These dark chocolate mini cupcakes are frosted with a rich salted caramel frosting for an indulgent, bite-sized treat. This recipe takes less than an hour to make and makes plenty to share. Perfect for parties! Recipe includes a how-to video!



Mini dark chocolate cupcake topped with caramel frosting and sea salt.


It's not often that I share a mini dessert (you know I like my sweets as big as they can be), but these mini cupcakes are the exception. With their fluffy, moist, and rich dark chocolate bases and their equally indulgent caramel frosting, a bite is really all you need. Okay, maybe I still eat three (or five) in one sitting, but we don't need to talk about that right now! 🤪

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Pumpkin Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/pumpkin-cupcakes-brown-sugar-cream-cheese-frosting/ https://sugarspunrun.com/pumpkin-cupcakes-brown-sugar-cream-cheese-frosting/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=7768 Soft and buttery pumpkin cupcakes are perfect for fall with their irresistible brown sugar cream cheese frosting. Melted butter in the batter allows us to bloom the spices (more flavor!) AND eliminates the need for a mixer (beginner-friendly!). Recipe includes a how-to video!


Pumpkin cupcake topped with a brown sugar cream cheese frosting on a cooling rack.

These soft pumpkin cupcakes will fulfill all of your fall dessert cravings. Are they packed with pumpkin? Check! Infused with cozy spices? Check! Fast and easy (more time for corn mazes and pumpkin patches!)? Check, check, check! Find me a more simple and satisfying fall dessert--I dare you!

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Easy Chocolate Cupcake Recipe https://sugarspunrun.com/easy-chocolate-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/easy-chocolate-cupcakes/#comments Mon, 02 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=5963 My easy Chocolate Cupcakes recipe yields cupcakes that are light, fluffy, and so much better than a box mix! Made quickly and easily in just one bowl, they can be baked and frosted in less than an hour. Recipe includes a how-to video! 



head-on view of a chocolate cupcake in a hot pink cupcake wrapper topped with piped chocolate frosting and rainbow sprinkles


You're going to be so happy you found this recipe. After all, who doesn't love a perfectly balanced chocolate cupcake (preferably topped with a generous swirl of chocolate buttercream). My recipe is incredibly moist, so soft, and so perfectly fluffy. Taste wise, they're sweet without being too sweet and have a pronounced chocolate flavor. Plus, they're incredibly quick and easy to make in just one bowl! To put it simply, these chocolate cupcakes are just wonderful. ]]>
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Snickerdoodle Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/snickerdoodle-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/snickerdoodle-cupcakes/#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:45:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=32880 These soft and moist Snickerdoodle Cupcakes are a new take on the classic cookie. They're topped with a smooth and creamy cinnamon frosting that's so quick easy to make.



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If you're a fan of snickerdoodle cookies, you're going to love these snickerdoodle cupcakes! The cupcakes themselves are so tender and moist, thanks to cake flour and buttermilk, and the spiced icing has both butter and cream cheese (and a touch of brown sugar!) for a rich, smooth flavor. Like my snickerdoodle blondies, these cupcakes also have a touch of cream of tartar for that signature snickerdoodle tang.

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Banana Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/banana-cupcake-recipe/ https://sugarspunrun.com/banana-cupcake-recipe/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:01:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=27462 My banana cupcake recipe yields super flavorful, soft, and moist cupcakes that can be made easily in under an hour! Frost them with my brown butter frosting for best results! Recipe includes a how-to video.



Banana cupcake on a white plate next to a white flower.


Soft, fluffy, and richly flavored with sweet, ripe bananas... Maybe you caught a sneak peek of these banana cupcakes when I shared my brown butter frosting recipe last week (if you watched the video)? That frosting is the perfect complement to these slightly tropical desserts and I hope you'll try the two together (and maybe bring them for Easter dessert!).

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Oreo Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/oreo-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/oreo-cupcakes/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:30:27 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=23261 Soft and fluffy Oreo Cupcakes are made with a sturdy white cupcake base and topped off with a cookies & cream frosting! Made completely from scratch! Recipe includes a how-to video. 





In a perfect world, every cake recipe would translate perfectly into a batch of springy, moist, and perfectly domed cupcakes. In reality, this is often not the case.]]>
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Boston Cream Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/boston-cream-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/boston-cream-cupcakes/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2020 14:30:54 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=22617 Fluffy vanilla cupcakes filled with Boston cream and topped off with a silky chocolate ganache. Made completely from scratch, this Boston Cream Cupcake recipe yields 24 cupcakes but can be cut in half. Includes a step-by-step video!



Boston cream cupcake with vanilla cream center



If you've ever had a slice of Boston cream pie before, you already know that it's not actually a pie, at least not in the traditional sense. Rather than being neatly served in a pie crust, Boston cream pie is actually a vanilla cake filled with custard and topped with silky chocolate ganache.]]>
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Red Velvet Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/red-velvet-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/red-velvet-cupcakes/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2020 14:30:17 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=22609 My Red Velvet Cupcakes are carefully crafted to be moist and fluffy, yet sturdy. Pair them with ermine frosting or use your favorite frosting. Recipe includes a how-to video!



Red velvet cupcake with one bite missing.


Red velvet cupcakes are a cute and portable dessert that's perfect for Valentine's Day or Christmas. They are so festive and instantly recognizable, not to mention totally irresistible. My recipe is incredibly easy to make (no mixer needed!) and is carefully designed to yield fluffy, sturdy results every single time.

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Gender Reveal Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/gender-reveal-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/gender-reveal-cupcakes/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:30:42 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=17908 A sweet and simple recipe for adorable Gender Reveal Cupcakes! This recipe makes soft but sturdy vanilla cupcakes that you can fill with either pink or blue sprinkles for a fun gender reveal! Recipe includes a video tutorial! 

Vanilla cupcake with white icing and blue and pink sprinkles and gold "oh baby" cupcake topper

Life lately has been hectic. Time is flying, I'm getting bigger every day (and so is baby!) and I can't believe we have less than two months to go.]]>
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Black Bottom Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/black-bottom-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/black-bottom-cupcakes/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:30:07 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=17199 This is an old-fashioned recipe for classic Black Bottom Cupcakes! This is my grandmother's recipe that I've been making and enjoying since I was a kid! It has a fudgy chocolate base and a rich cheesecake center loaded with mini chocolate chips! A chocolate-lover's dream!
black bottom cupcake on wood cutting board

A few weekends ago I spent the afternoon at my grandmother's house rooting through a giant shoebox of old recipes, as well as half a dozen of her favorite old cookbooks.]]>
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Lemon Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/lemon-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/lemon-cupcakes/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2019 14:32:38 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=16427 These Lemon Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and so refreshing! Naturally lemon flavored (no pudding mixes or lemon extract in the cupcake bases!), the lemon flavor comes through bright and clear in these sweet cupcakes! We're topping them off today with a lemon cream cheese frosting! 

Lemon cupcake with lemon frosting and yellow decorating sugar on cooling rack

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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes (with Peanut Butter Frosting!) https://sugarspunrun.com/dark-chocolate-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/dark-chocolate-cupcakes/#comments Mon, 07 May 2018 14:36:40 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=13451 Dark chocolate cupcakes made from scratch (using real dark chocolate and special dark cocoa powder!) and topped with the silky smooth peanut butter frosting that I shared last week! Recipe includes options for other frostings as well.

Dark Chocolate Cupcake topped with Peanut Butter Frosting

Today's post is yet another addition to my series of love letters to peanut butter and chocolate. I mean, is there even a better flavor combination than peanut butter and chocolate (if you can think of one, I want to know what it is!)?]]>
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Pinata Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/pinata-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/pinata-cupcakes/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2018 14:58:11 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=13023 Today I'm showing you how to make these fun, surprise-inside Pinata Cupcakes! Made with my favorite vanilla cake batter, these cupcakes are light and springy and topped off with my recently shared vanilla frosting recipe. The sprinkle filling can be easily color-customized to suit any occasion, and I'll show you how to use your favorite colors to add a pretty swirl to the frosting!



Today's Pinata Cupcakes are exactly what I need after mother nature dropped over half a foot of snow on me on the first day of Spring!

They're light, cheery, colorful, and the perfect way to add some brightness to your day.]]>
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes https://sugarspunrun.com/carrot-cake-cupcakes/ https://sugarspunrun.com/carrot-cake-cupcakes/#comments Wed, 28 Feb 2018 03:26:23 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=12599 Soft, fluffy, and moist carrot cake cupcakes! Made completely from scratch with real grated carrots and the option to add nuts or raisins, these cupcakes are always a hit! Make sure to top them off with the absolute best cream cheese frosting.

A Carrot Cake Cupcake Topped off with a cream cheese frosting swirl

Carrot Cake Cupcakes will forever be my favorite way to get my daily serving of vegetables.  Give me a cupcake and a zucchini muffin for each hand and I've got the bottom of the food pyramid covered. ]]>
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