41 Pretty Spring Cupcakes to Try Now

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41 Pretty Spring Cupcakes to Try Now2/41 S’mores Cupcakes 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Marshmallow frosting puts these cupcakes over the top. Pieces of chocolate bars and graham cracker crumbs on top make them extra indulgent and even more like the real thing—but better! —Erin Rachwal, Hartland, Wisconsin 3/41 Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My granddaughter Sydney

has acquired a love of baking

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 4/41 Cupcake Easter Baskets 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME 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. If you’re looking

for more recipes, check out our collection of Easter cupcake ideas

for more recipes, check out our collection of Easter cupcake ideas. 5/41 Boston Cream Cupcakes 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Boston cream cupcakes have been my favorite bakery treat since I was a child, so I put together this easy-to-make version. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 6/41 St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes go

super-quick

super-quick. The pistachio pudding mix gives them a mild flavor and their pretty pastel color makes them a perfect dessert for this lively holiday. —Kathy Meyer, Almond, Wisconsin 7/41 Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These indulgent vegan chocolate cupcakes have no butter, eggs or dairy milk, but you’d never guess it. This recipe is perfect for potlucks and family gatherings that include guests with food restrictions. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 8/41 Maple Carrot Cupcakes 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Maple

Mother and Grandmom were always in the kitchen cooking up something delicious

Carrot Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I come from a line of family cooks and have liked to cook and bake since I was young. Mother and Grandmom were always in the kitchen cooking up something delicious. These carrot cupcakes were Grandmom’s specialty, and we always have them at family gatherings. —Lisa Ann Panzino DiNunzio, Vineland, New Jersey 9/41 Oreo Cupcakes with Cookies and Cream Frosting 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: Kids and adults alike will find these Oreo cupcakes irresistible

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 10/41 Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Decorate these simple gluten-free vanilla cupcakes for any special occasion or holiday. Since the frosting recipe includes cream cheese, be sure to refrigerate leftovers. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 11/41 Brownie Kiss Cupcakes 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

My goddaughter, Cara, asks me to make them for her birthday to share at school

Brownie Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s fun to prepare individual brownie “cupcakes” with a chocolaty “surprise” inside. My goddaughter, Cara, asks me to make them for her birthday to share at school. This year, she requested 32. I later found out she only needed 27 for her class…wonder where the other five went! -Pamela Lute, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania 12/41 Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

40 min Servings 16 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

40 min Servings 16 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes. That’s why these strawberry cupcakes rely on strawberry jam or preserves. The concentrated flavor is just right for light and tender cupcakes. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 13/41 Chocolate Ganache Peanut Butter Cupcakes 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been baking cakes for years and enjoy trying new combinations of flavors and textures.

For this peanut butter cupcake recipe, I blended peanut butter and chocolate

For this peanut butter cupcake recipe, I blended peanut butter and chocolate. As soon as I took the first bite, I knew I had created something divine! —Ronda Schabes, Vicksburg, Michigan 14/41 Arnold Palmer Cupcakes 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fun cupcakes take a favorite Arnold Palmer recipe and turn it into dessert. Add a slice of lemon on top for a puckery finish. —Jessee Arriaga, Reno, Nevada 15/41 Aloha Cupcakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that this beauty took them to the tropics. The macadamia nuts are completely optional (the friend happens to be allergic), and the cupcakes are still fantastic without them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta 16/41 Yellow Cupcakes 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing is better than homemade cupcakes. This yellow cupcake

recipe makes delicious and fluffy treats

recipe makes delicious and fluffy treats. To top them, choose whatever frosting you want. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 17/41 Carrot Blueberry Cupcakes 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Carrot Blueberry Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 16 cupcakes Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Carrots, blueberries, pineapple and zucchini make an interesting and delicious combination in these unique little treats.—Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. 18/41 Lemon Cream Cupcakes 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Cream Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From

—Leanne Beagley, Rochester, New York 20/41 Vanilla Bean

the Recipe Creator: Instead of a layer cake, serve guests these delicate cupcakes tinged with a tangy lemon flavor. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta 19/41 Cherry Cheese Cupcakes 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These pretty cream cheese cups that look like cupcakes are always my home-baked contribution to our church’s Christmas party. The holidays inspired the cheery garnish of cherries, and I often add mint leaves for even more seasonal color. —Leanne Beagley, Rochester, New York 20/41 Vanilla Bean

My husband’s love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe

Cupcakes 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME 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 21/41 Peanut Butter & Jelly Cupcakes Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s love for classic peanut butter and jelly inspired this recipe. The strawberry buttercream and peanut butter frosting are a delicious combination.

You’ll be asked to make them again and again

—Kelly McCrea, North Kingsville, Ohio 22/41 Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Smooth cream cheese inside makes these cupcakes so rich. The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate chips comes through in every yummy bite. You’ll be asked to make them again and again. —Shirley Dunbar, Mojave, California 23/41 Coconut Dream Cupcakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: My daughter, Elizabeth, came up with this incredible recipe

Creator: My daughter, Elizabeth, came up with this incredible recipe. The cream cheese in the middle is a fun surprise when someone takes their first bite. —Julie Flournoy, Laurelville, OH 24/41 Tres Leches Cupcakes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cupcake version of tres leches cake actually uses four types of milk, including the cream, but “quatro leches cake” just doesn’t have the same delicious ring to it. If you love dairy, you won’t be disappointed with this special take on the classic. —Taste of Home

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