We'll always have a soft spot for cupcakes; they're cute, individually-portioned — because really, no one likes sharing — festive, and infinitely adaptable. Sure, you could hit up Sprinkles to get your fix, but why not bake your own? We've rounded up 50 stellar recipes ranging from the classics (Magnolia Bakery's vanilla, red velvet, and funfetti) to the super-creative (cotton candy, chocolate tahini, and honey lavender). Pin your favourites, and you'll be all set on the inspiration-front the next time a celebration rolls around.
Lemon Pound Cake Cupcakes With Lemon Curd Filling
Get the recipe: lemon pound cake cupcakes with lemon curd filling [1]
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes With Whiskey Ganache and Irish Cream Frosting
Get the recipe: chocolate stout cupcakes with whiskey ganache and Irish cream frosting [2]
Double-Chocolate Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Centre
Get the recipe: double-chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter centre [3]
Chocolate-Banana Cupcakes With Dulce de Leche Filling
Get the recipe: banana cupcakes with dulce de leche filling and chocolate buttercream [4]
Georgetown Cupcake's Red Velvet Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Georgetown Cupcake's red velvet cupcakes [5]
Magnolia Bakery's Vanilla Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Magnolia Bakery's vanilla cupcakes [6]
Oreo-Stuffed Funfetti Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Oreo-stuffed funfetti cupcakes [7]
Mini PB&J Cupcakes
Get the recipe: mini pb&j cupcakes [8]
DIY Hostess Cupcakes
Get the recipe: DIY Hostess cupcakes [9]
Corn on the Cob Cupcakes
Get the recipe: corn on the cob cupcakes [10]
Champagne Cupcakes
Get the recipe: champagne cupcakes [11]
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Toast Crunch cupcakes [12]
Carrot Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
Get the recipe: carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting [13]