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16 Cupcake Recipes to Make You Feel Like a Kid Again

Erren Hart

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06/30/2025

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Step into a world of sweet nostalgia with our collection of 16 cupcake recipes that will transport you back to a time of carefree joy and childhood wonder. These delightful treats are designed to bring a smile to your face and a twinkle to your eye, evoking memories of birthday parties and special celebrations. With their vibrant colors, fluffy textures, and decadent flavors, these cupcakes are the perfect way to relive the magic of childhood, one delicious bite at a time.

Funfetti Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

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Add a splash of fun to your celebrations with adorable Funfetti and buttercream ice cream cone cupcakes! They’re ideal for any occasion, easy to make, and sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.

Get the Recipe: Funfetti Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Coca Cola Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

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Rich chocolate, juicy cherries, and the classic flavor of Coke unite in these decadent Coca Cola Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes, finished with a light and airy whipped cream frosting for the ultimate treat.

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Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes.
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Savor the sweet and tangy fusion of lemon and blueberry in our tender and airy lemon-blueberry cupcakes. Perfect for any celebration, these delightful treats satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more!

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Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Frosting

Indulge yourself with this recipe for Devil's Food Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Frosting. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any celebration.
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These cupcakes defy expectations! They boast a deep chocolate flavor, yet remain surprisingly light and airy. Topped with a decadent dark chocolate cream cheese frosting, they’re a true indulgence for chocolate lovers.

Get The Recipe: Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Frosting

Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

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Delight in the sweet and tangy fusion of strawberry and lemon in these tender and airy cupcakes, crowned with a lavish strawberry buttercream frosting that’s both rich and creamy. A truly irresistible treat!

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes

Peach Cupcakes

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Experience the warm, comforting taste of classic peach cobbler in every bite of these scrumptious cupcakes! Packed with sweet and juicy peach flavor, they’re a delightful twist on a beloved dessert – and surprisingly easy to make!

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Dr Pepper Cupcakes

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Treat the Dr Pepper enthusiast in your life to a unique and decadent delight! These rich, moist chocolate buttermilk cupcakes infused with a subtle hint of their beloved soda will surely become their new obsession.

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Key Lime Cupcakes

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Our Key Lime Cupcakes are a burst of sunshine. They feature a tangy cake bursting with lime flavor and a dollop of creamy lime cream cheese frosting. 

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Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes

Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Cupcakes swirled with frosting and sprinkled with cake crumbs and more cupcakes in the background.
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This Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes recipe delivers a delightful treat with a gorgeous red color and a rich, velvety texture. Topped with creamy cheesecake frosting, they’re the perfect indulgence without the fuss.

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Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

Three fresh strawberry cupcakes all topped with a swirl of whipped cream and a fresh strawberry.
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Fresh, flavorful, and fabulous! These Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes showcase the beauty of natural ingredients. We use real strawberries to create a vibrant cake bursting with taste; all topped with a simply whipped cream frosting. Sometimes, simple is simply stunning!

Get The Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

A close-up of two chocolate cupcakes on a white plate. The cupcakes are topped with whipped cream frosting and dusted with cocoa powder.
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You can easily prepare a batch of these moist, chocolate-rich cupcakes topped with a simple whipped cream frosting.

Get The Recipe: Easy Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes

Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes

A batch of vanilla cupcakes with swirls of vanilla frosting.
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Made in just one bowl, this recipe boasts a melt-in-your-mouth moist texture and explodes with rich vanilla flavor.

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Lemon Cupcakes

A close-up of a lemon cupcake with white frosting and lemon slices on top.
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Bursting with citrusy goodness, these cupcakes feature a moist, light cake packed with lemon flavor. A hidden heart of tangy lemon curd adds another layer of sunshine, all finished with a tart cream cheese frosting. Prepare to be the star of the party!

Get The Recipe: Lemon Cupcakes

Butter Pecan Cupcakes

A close-up of a cupcake with white frosting and chopped pecans on top.
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These cupcakes capture your favorite ice cream’s creamy, nutty delight in fluffy cake form. They’re a taste bud dream come true, topped with a swoon-worthy brown butter frosting.

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Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate cupcake with a bite taken out.
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These cupcakes boast a depth of chocolate flavor so intense that they’re practically sinful. Topped with luxuriously smooth ganache frosting, they’re a decadent treat fit for a chocoholic’s dream.

Get The Recipe: Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes

Cookie Butter Cupcakes

A tray of cupcakes on a table
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These light and airy vanilla cupcakes are topped with a dreamy cookie butter frosting that’s so good you won’t resist licking your fingers.

Get The Recipe: Cookie Butter Cupcakes

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