71 of the BEST Cupcake Recipes

Fluffy cupcakes are the best thing to serve as a special treat and today we are sharing 71 of the BEST Cupcake Recipes we know you’ll love!

We LOVE a delicious cupcake recipe, and for more than just birthday parties. But a common problem we sometimes face is trying to achieve the perfect balance of adorable cupcakes that also taste amazing.

Pretty cupcakes can come from even easy cupcake recipes, we promise!

You really can achieve perfect cupcakes every time, making planning sweet treats for your next special occasion easy peasy.

There are plenty of the classic cupcakes (such as vanilla cupcakes, moist chocolate cupcakes, and red velvet cupcakes).

However we know you’ll love some of the unique, decadent cupcakes like the black forest cherry cupcakes or maybe the carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.

The good thing is, they’re all so easy!

Tips for Making The Perfect Cupcake Recipes

Move over, Martha Stewart, because we are going to show you the easiest way to make great cupcakes every time.

Start with room temperature ingredients. The main reason you want your ingredients at room temperature is so that they combine and emulsify well. This could lead to poor texture in your cupcakes. So leave plenty of time for your whole eggs, milk, or other refrigerated ingredients to come to room temperature.
Weigh the ingredients using a kitchen scale. Baking is a science and the perfect way to get the best results is to weigh the ingredients on a scale. The last thing you want is to accidentally add too much flour and get dry cupcakes!
Don’t overmix your batter. when the batter is overmixed, it leads to the development of gluten, which will make the cupcakes have a tough and chewy texture. For the best cupcakes, instead of using your electric mixer, try mixing the batter by hand using a whisk. Mix just until the dry ingredients are incorporated into the wet ingredients.
Use a scoop to evenly fill the cupcake liners. Using a scoop tends to lead to less drips on the sides of your cupcake pans, and ensures you are evenly filling the paper liners. Don’t over fill the cupcake pan!
Bake in the center of the oven on the middle rack. This allows for the most even baking.
Cool cupcakes completely before adding frosting. Nothing ruins a delicious cake or cupcake more than a melted mess of frosting! Remove the cupcakes from the pan and allow to cool completely before adding that delectable chocolate frosting!
Use a piping bag and piping tip for decorating. The best part of making cupcakes is the fun of decorating them, and you can get professional results when using a piping bag and tip. Not to mention, it’s easier!

So, grab your all purpose flour and your food coloring! It’s time to create the perfect cupcakes! Which are you most excited to try first?

Coconut Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

These Coconut Carrot Cake Cupcakes are what spring and summer dreams are made of. And the cream cheese frosting is just the cherry on top. You are going to love this combination.

Tips for Making The Perfect Cupcake Recipes

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