20 Cute and Delicious Cupcakes and Mini Cakes You Need to Try
From playful cupcakes to indulgent mini cheesecakes, this roundup is packed with sweet treats that are perfect for every occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday, hosting a party, or just want a little dessert for yourself, these recipes are easy to follow, fun to make, and absolutely delicious. You’ll find everything from low-carb desserts and fruity flavors to whimsical creations your kids will adore. Get ready to bake your way through some of the cutest and yummiest cupcakes and mini cakes around.
Lemon Stuffed Cupcakes
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Soft vanilla cupcakes with a homemade lemon curd filling and sweet buttercream frosting. Bright, tangy, and perfect for lemon lovers.
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Low Carb Chocolate Cupcakes
Rich chocolate cupcakes made with almond flour and low-carb Nutella frosting. Moist, soft, and only one gram of net carb per cupcake.
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Low-Carb Vanilla Cupcakes
Classic vanilla cupcakes with silky buttercream frosting. A low-carb treat that still feels indulgent and perfect for birthdays.
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Meringue Lemon Curd Cupcakes
Mini lemon cupcakes filled with tangy curd and topped with fluffy meringue frosting. A sugar-free version of lemon meringue pie in cupcake form.
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Mini Butter Cakes
Keto-friendly butter cakes that are soft, buttery, and just the right size. Only three net carbs per cake makes these perfect for low-carb dessert lovers.
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Mini Cherry Almond Cakes
Soft almond cakes studded with sweet cherries. Perfectly moist and finished with a dusting of sugar or glaze for a charming touch.
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Mini Cone Cupcakes Recipe
Tiny cupcakes baked inside ice cream cones and topped with frosting and candy. Cute, playful, and fun for kids’ parties.
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Mini Hummingbird Cakes
Spiced mini cakes with tropical flavors and a creamy topping. Perfect for small gatherings or a sweet afternoon treat.
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Kit Kat Cupcakes
These Ultimate Kit Kat Cupcakes are double loaded with Kit Kat candy bars inside and on top with a luscious peanut butter frosting and we made them super easy for you to make for your next party or celebration! We love Kit Kat dessert ideas!
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Sourdough Vanilla Cupcakes
These vanilla sourdough cupcakes are so moist and tender that they’ll be the best cupcakes you’ll ever have and a new family favorite. The rich buttery crumb pairs well with the slight tang of the sourdough. Best of all, this easy recipe is quick to make!
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Sour Octopus Cupcakes
It’s always fun to try to come up with a new way to make a cake for the kids birthday. I love sour things and my kids do too. They would have a feast eating up these Sour Octopus Cupcakes for their next birthday party!
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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
Easy Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes recipe! Moist strawberry cupcakes made with freeze-dried strawberries, topped with a fluffy vanilla buttercream and my easy strawberry crunch topping recipe! You can even make these strawberry crunch cupcakes with cake mix to save some time!
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Espresso Cupcakes
These espresso cupcakes are for all coffee lovers out there! it’s a super simple recipe that delivers super fluffy espresso cupcakes, with a creamy espresso buttercream frosting.
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Sangria Cupcakes
Summer celebrations will never be the same now without these fun, fruity, and fresh sangria cupcakes. I don’t know about you, but a backyard bbq isn’t complete without a pitcher full of cold sangria. Red, white, berry, or citrus…it really doesn’t matter. Just pass me the pitcher and a tall glass. These sangria cupcakes will be the perfect sweet treat addition to your summer celebration.
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Peach Rose Cupcakes
It was Friday evening and as my family sat around a campfire in the backyard I cracked open a new cooler and it was love at first sip. A cool and refreshing combination of peach and rose danced wondrously on my tastebuds. I knew immediately that I had to use these flavors in a sweet summer treat. And these Peach Rose Cupcakes are everything summer and everything sweet.
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Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
These easy chocolate raspberry cupcakes are decadently delicious and effortlessly easy to make. A rich and moist chocolate cupcake with homemade raspberry filling and the most incredible whipped raspberry buttercream frosting. Bonus: The recipe can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, and/or vegan.
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Jelly Donut Cupcakes
Jelly Donut Cupcakes taste just like your favorite pastry, but in cupcake form. Soft and fluffy cupcakes are studded with strawberry jam and topped with a sweet vanilla frosting. Perfect for an easy dessert!
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Biscoff Cupcakes
Try these delicious Biscoff cupcakes with a rich cookie butter frosting. An easy and impressive treat for any occasion. Perfect for sharing with family and friends!
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Orange Cupcakes
These moist and fluffy Orange Cupcakes are incredibly delicious, with the sweet, aromatic zing that can only come from fresh orange juice and orange zest.
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Lemon and Lavender Cupcakes
Looking for a unique dessert that is just as beautiful as it is flavorful? Look no further than these Lemon Lavender Cupcakes. With an enchanting combination of lemon and lavender, these cupcakes scream springtime. Bring these to your next cookout or get together and they are sure to be a hit!
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