30+ of the BEST Cupcake Ideas & Recipes!

We gathered up Over 30 of the BEST Cupcake Ideas to share with you today and you are going to love these ideas! Everything from party cupcakes for Kids to amazing cream filled cupcakes…we’ve got you covered! So many fun & easy to make cupcake ideas that will be a hit with your family or next gathering!

Best Cupcake Ideas

You are going to LOVE these cupcakes. Most are easy to make and you’ll also see some very creative decorating with buttercream frosting.

Cheeseburger Cupcakes from Yahoo…

Fun and a creative way to make cupcakes look like cheeseburgers.

Flower Cupcakes from This Is Jin Cho…

Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes…

They’re just as delicious as a standard size pineapple upside down cake but they’re adorable and less messy in these smaller individual servings.

Watermelon Cupcakes from First Year Blog…

Make these fun summer watermelon cupcakes! Bright green cupcakes with buttercream frosting that tastes like watermelon! Add mini chocolate chips for the watermelon seeds! Serve these cupcakes at a one in a melon themed party!

Nutter Butter Dog Cupcakes from Raising Boys…

Fun and easy cupcake treat to make for the kids!

Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes from Handle the Heat…

Chocolate Stuffed Cheesecake Cupcakes are ridiculously amazing and pretty easy, too. Your family will love them.

Owl Cupcakes from Chocolate for Breakfast…

Cute and easy cupcake treat to make with the kids!

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes from OMG Chocolate Desserts…

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes are a quick, easy and cute version of Strawberry Shortcake Cake. They taste just as good as the cake version but can be held in your hand!

Easy Fishing Pole Cupcakes from Three Pixie Lane…

I bought the cupcakes from our local grocery store with blue icing.  I added the fish, pretzel and fishing line, made with white icing.

Farm Animal Cupcakes via Pinterest…

Fun and creative cupcake treat to make for kid parties!

Cherry Cupcakes..

I think they turned out so cute and they are pretty easy to make! We also gave them a cherry flavor!

Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes…

If you like Boston Cream Pie, you’ll flip over these yummy Boston Cream Cupcakes! Tender, moist, and filled with golden custard.

Unicorn Cupcakes…

This colorful unicorn cupcakes recipe promises to take your cupcake game to a whole new level. These are so cute and easy to make – perfect for a Unicorn party!

Easy Dog Cupcakes from All Day Chic…

Make adorable puppy cupcakes and impress your kids or your guests.

High Heel Cupcakes from Keremo Cakes (one of our favorite cupcake ideas)

Celebrate your next girls night out or a fun Fashion party with these adorable high heel cupcakes.

Summer BBQ Grill Cupcakes from Frugal Momeh…

These Grill Cupcakes are a whimsical dessert to help you celebrate a summer barbecue party!

Polar Bear Cupcakes…

We created these fun Easy Polar Bear Cupcakes & these are so easy to make!

Hershey S’mores Cupcakes from OMG Chocolate Desserts…

Perfect S’mores Cupcakes – delicious chocolate cupcakes with a  graham cracker crust, filled with light and fluffy marshmallow filling and topped with milk chocolate ganache.

Bonfire Cupcakes from Tastemade…

Create your own bonfire without having to go outside in the cold!

Kitty Cat Cupcakes from Cupcaketeria…

Fun and cute cat cupcake idea!

Owl Cupcakes via Pinterest..

Easy and fun owl cupcake idea!

Watermelon Cupcakes from Today’s Work at Home Mom….

Here is how to make these adorable watermelon cupcakes. This would be a great kid’s birthday party idea!

Cowboy Cupcakes from Ricardo Cuisine…

Creative and cool western cowboy cupcake idea!

Hi Hat Cupcakes from Bakerella…

Delicious and tall cupcake idea!

Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes…

These Banana Cream Cupcakes are moist banana cupcakes that are made with ripe bananas and filled with a banana cream cheese frosting.  What a delicious treat! These cupcakes are perfect for anyone who loves banana cake. These perfectly portioned banana cupcakes are going to become a family favorite.

Hostess Cupcakes….

Ding Dong Cupcakes are rich, moist and chocolaty stuffed with creamy marshmallow filling and smothered in a silky chocolate ganache!  You will never want to buy Ding Dongs from the store again!

Hedgehog Cupcakes via Pinterest…

Cute and adorable hedgehog cupcakes!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Cupcakes from Carlsbad Cravings...

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies are an easy, make ahead, almost no bake rich, decadently DELICIOUS dessert with a toffee graham cracker crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and silky chocolate ganache topping sure to satisfy all your peanut butter, chocolate cravings.  They are make ahead and freeze so they are the ideal stress free entertaining or special occasion dessert!

Easy Panda Cupcakes from Bakerella…

Chocolate chip covered pandas that are super easy to make.

Monster Cookie Dough Cupcakes from Wishes & Dishes…

Monster Cookie Dough Cupcakes are rich peanut butter cupcakes topped with a sweet and loaded cookie dough frosting packed full with peanut butter, chocolate chips and M&M candy!  This is the best cupcake recipe ever!

Twinkie Cupcakes…

I’m crazy about these Twinkie cupcakes! I have loved Twinkies since I was a kid (they’re just so nostalgic, aren’t they?) and these taste just like them.

Individual Cupcake Wedding Cake via Pinterest…

Beautiful and creative wedding cupcake idea!

Pug Cupcakes…ADORABLE! via Pinterest….

Funny and cute cupcake idea for the kids!

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cupcakes from Cooking Classy…

The BEST Mini Cheesecakes – they’re perfectly rich and creamy, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and an irresistible flavor! These are completely delicious in every way, and there are so many ways to top them.

The Grinch Cupcakes via Pinterest…

Cute and fun Christmas cupcake idea to make with the kids!

Pig Cupcakes from Gourmet Mom on the Go…

Cute and easy pig cupcake idea that’s perfect for parties!

Gnome Cupcakes from Beth Matthews…

These adorable gnome cupcakes are decorated with frosting and ice cream cones.

Sunflower Cupcakes from Fowl Single Life…

Cookie Monster Cupcakes…

How fun are these Cookie Monster cupcakes? Not only are they so adorable, but inside they are loaded with crushed Oreos and chocolate chips. 

Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes from Betty Crocker…

Pineapple, warm butter, gooey brown sugar and cherries are the delicious flavors that make up a pineapple-upside down cake. Now you can have all those amazing tastes in a cupcake.

Beaver Cupcakes…

These adorable Beaver Cupcakes are rich and delectable cupcakes topped with a smooth and chocolatey frosting with a cute beaver face and nutter butter tail.

Wafer Cookie Fairy House Cupcakes from Handmade Charlotte…

Cute and fun fairy house cupcake idea!

Camping Bear Cupcakes…

I was going to make a cake, but was afraid of it falling apart with transporting it. These ended up working great & the kids thought they were super cute.

Hydrangea Cupcakes from Society Bakery…

Beautiful hydrangea cupcakes!

Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes from One Little Project…

These polar bear cupcakes are just like teddy bear paws! I’m LOVING the coconut fur on them! You can use any flavor of cupcake you want for these, but I definitely recommend a light colored frosting to get the “fur” look.

Under the Sea Cupcakes from Family Fun…

Fun and easy under the sea octopus cupcakes!

Easy Penguin Cupcakes made with Oreos via Pinterest…

Fun and creative penguin cupcakes!

House Plant Cactus Cupcakes from Alana Jones-Mann…

Beautiful and creative house plant cactus cupcakes!

Horse Cupcakes from Little Peach Cakery…

These Horse / Pony Cupcakes are absolutely adorable and easy to make!

Bouquet Cupcakes from Kerry’s Bouqcakes…

This may look like a bouquet but they are actually CUPCAKES! Absolutely beautiful.

Husky Dog Cupcakes via Pinterest…

Cute husky dog cupcakes!

We hope that you love these awesome Cupcake Ideas like we do!