32 Easter Cupcake Ideas for a Sweet Springtime Celebration

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32 Easter Cupcake Ideas for a Sweet Springtime Celebration1/32 Vanilla Bean Cupcakes 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 50 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son loves these vanilla bean cupcakes! Flecks of vanilla bean in the moist, tender cupcakes give them special-occasion status. —Alysha Braun, St. Catharines, Ontario Whole vanilla beans are the secret behind this incredible cupcake recipe. They add tiny vanilla bean flecks to the batter, making the moist, tender cupcakes special-occasion-worthy. However, as a few reviewers point out, vanilla bean

paste also works if you’re trying to keep this recipe budget-friendly

paste also works if you’re trying to keep this recipe budget-friendly. 2/32 Easter Basket Cupcakes 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 40 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cute cupcakes with their mild orange flavor are fun to dress up for Easter. As we raised four sons and a daughter, I prepared many, many school lunches and often added these springtime treats. —Julie Johnston, Shaunavon, Saskatchewan Is there a cuter cupcake than this one? I think not! These creative Easter baskets get the confectionary

treatment, complete with a licorice handle and egg-shaped candy on top

treatment, complete with a licorice handle and egg-shaped candy on top. Plus, the grated orange zest adds a nice flavor bonus to boot. 3/32 Carrot Cupcakes 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To try to get my family to eat more vegetables, I often hide nutritional foods inside sweet treats. Now we can have our cake and eat our vegetables too! —Doreen Kelly, Roslyn, Pennsylvania Turn a classic carrot cake into cupcake form. These Easter-worthy sweets

Dot the cream cheese frosting with chopped raisins and pecans for texture

are packed with a healthy dose of carrots, which makes the batter super moist and contributes to their pretty orange hue. Dot the cream cheese frosting with chopped raisins and pecans for texture. 4/32 Coconut Tres Leches Cupcakes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 55 min Servings about 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Three types of milk wonderfully moisten these cupcakes. Toasted coconut on top adds an elegant touch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen These festive coconut-topped cupcakes are made with three types of milk

(buttermilk, evaporated and sweetened condensed)

(buttermilk, evaporated and sweetened condensed). If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can make buttermilk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to measure 1 cup. Stir, then let stand for five minutes. 5/32 Salted Caramel Cupcakes 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salted Caramel Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 45 min Servings 10 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To help balance the sweetness of this brown sugar cupcake, our Test Kitchen experts created a unique salty frosting. It’s the best of both worlds! —Taste

of Home Test Kitchen

of Home Test Kitchen These cupcakes have that perfect balance between sweet and salty. A drizzle of caramel sauce and a smidge of flaky sea salt are the ideal finishing touches. 6/32 Red Velvet Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Celebrate in luscious style with these coconut-topped red velvet cupcakes. The sweet shreds lend fun flair. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan Red velvet is the ultimate cupcake base, especially when those cupcakes are topped with

a shredded coconut frosting

a shredded coconut frosting. This is one of our favorite easy red velvet recipes. 7/32 Hummingbird Cupcakes 53 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Turn the traditional hummingbird cake—flavored with pineapple, bananas and walnuts—into a bite-sized treat with these moist cupcakes. —Jessie Oleson, Santa Fe, New Mexico Hummingbird cake combines all the flavors of a banana muffin with pineapple and walnuts. Turning that recipe into moist cupcakes is a brilliant discovery you’ll wish you made long ago. 8/32 Lemon

Pucker up! 9/32

Cream Cupcakes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Cream Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 45 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Instead of a layer cake, serve guests these delicate cupcakes tinged with a tangy lemon flavor. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta Surprise your Easter guests with a batch of cupcakes tinged with a tangy lemon flavor. This picture-perfect frosting is flavored with lemon juice and topped with lemon zest. Pucker up! 9/32 Strawberry Cupcakes Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner

Pair the cupcakes with a pale pink strawberry frosting, or use your favorite

Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cupcakes are the perfect use for fresh strawberries you have stored. Instead of strawberry jam or Jell-O powder, they feature the natural color and flavor of vibrant, fresh berries. Pair the cupcakes with a pale pink strawberry frosting, or use your favorite. Either way, they’re sure to impress! —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon Few desserts hit the sweet spot like these springy strawberry cupcakes. Instead of using strawberry jam or Jell-O, this recipe features fresh berries. Cooked down into a silky puree, strawberries star in

the batter and the frosting for double the strawberry flavor

the batter and the frosting for double the strawberry flavor. Of course, if you don’t want to go into berry overload, you could use another homemade frosting of your choice. 10/32 Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes 28 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have baked cupcakes for years. These easy to make treats make an attractive dessert for special occasions. —Barbara Hahn, Park Hills, Missouri What can’t you turn into cupcakes? Pineapple upside-down cakes have never looked cuter—or

more scrumptious— than with a maraschino cherry center

more scrumptious— than with a maraschino cherry center. Use any leftover maraschino cherries to garnish your spring cocktails. 11/32 Key Lime Cupcakes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 45 min Servings 16 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made these light, tangy cupcakes on a chilly day to remind me of our vacation in southern Florida, where Key lime pies are star attractions. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan Bring a taste of the Florida Keys to your Easter spread with Key lime cupcakes. This recipe is light, tangy and perfect for

Key lime pie fans

Key lime pie fans. For a healthier take, make just half of the frosting. 12/32 Special Mocha Cupcakes 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Special Mocha Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 45 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Topped with a fluffy frosting and chocolate sprinkles, these extra-rich, extra-delicious cupcakes smell wonderful while baking and taste even better! —Mary Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, Michigan These cupcakes embody chocolate through and through, from the cakey bottom to the rich frosted top. Adding a chocolaty dessert to the mix is

While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light, fluffy cupcakes

always nice for guests who don’t love the fruit-forward flavors of Easter desserts. 13/32 Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My granddaughter Sydney has acquired a love of baking. While I was visiting her in Tampa, we made these light, fluffy cupcakes. She’s a natural—they turned out fantastic! —Lonnie Hartstack, Clarinda, Iowa Easter is for pastels, lemons and cheerful desserts, so these strawberry lemon cupcakes fit right in. Frost them to your heart’s content, then

garnish with fresh strawberry slices

garnish with fresh strawberry slices. 14/32 Oreo Cupcakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids and adults alike will find these Oreo cupcakes irresistible. If you want to pipe the frosting, be sure to thoroughly crush the cookies. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin With their buttery bottom and decadent top, these Oreo cupcakes do double duty, especially for vanilla-loving, chocolate-craving enthusiasts who want it all. Before piping the frosting, be sure the cookies are finely crushed

so the bits don’t get stuck in the piping tip

so the bits don’t get stuck in the piping tip. 15/32 Lemon Coconut Cupcakes 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 40 min Servings 15 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Lemon plus coconut equals big smiles in this cupcake equation. These zesty gems are a hit with my family, friends and neighbors. —Debra Henderson, Booneville, Arkansas Zesty, bright, rich and light, these lemon-coconut cupcakes pack a citrusy punch and taste like summer in bite-size form. For the lemon garnish, look for lemons with little to no bruising, scaring