Spring cupcakes can go from simple to showstopper with the right flavor combination, and this collection of 20 gives you plenty of options in both directions. Lemon, orange, coconut, and strawberry flavors show up alongside classics that are worth knowing how to make well.
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- What makes these recipes special?
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- Orange Cupcakes with Swiss Orange Buttercream
- Coconut Margarita Cocktail and Cupcake
- Minnie Mouse Cupcakes
- Sunkist Orange Cupcakes
- Funfetti Cupcakes from Scratch
- Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
- Red White & Blue Swirl Cupcakes
- Peach Muffins with Crumb Topping
- Teddy Bear Cupcakes
- Caramel Apple Cupcakes
- Red Velvet Cupcakes
- Better than Bakery Cupcakes
- Caramel Filled Cupcakes
- Best Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
- Carrot Cake Cupcakes
- S'mores Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
- Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes
- Chocolate Buttercream Frosting for Cakes and Cupcakes
- Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
- Healthier Red Velvet Cupcakes with Natural Food Coloring
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Whether you are baking for Easter, a spring birthday, a baby shower, or just because you felt like making cupcakes on a Tuesday, something in this list fits the occasion. None of these are complicated for the sake of being complicated.
You will find everything from Carrot Cake Cupcakes perfect for spring gatherings to Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes, S'mores, and even a vegan vanilla that delivers on flavor. There is a frosting option in here too, because a great cupcake lives and dies by what is on top.
What makes the recipes in this roundup special?
- The recipes were created by a real person, not generated by AI.
- The photos show the actual recipe, made and photographed in real life.
- The blog is run by a human being, not an AI avatar or bot-run site.
- The recipe is original and created by the blogger, not purchased or republished content.
- All recipes in this roundup have earned a star rating of 4 stars or higher from readers or reviewers.
Top Tips
- Room temperature ingredients matter. Cold butter and eggs do not cream or incorporate the way room-temperature ones do. Pull everything out at least an hour before you start.
- Do not overfill the liners. Two-thirds full is the rule. Overfilled cupcakes dome unevenly or overflow and it is very hard to recover from that with frosting.
- Cool completely before frosting. Even slightly warm cupcakes will melt buttercream right off. Give them a full 30 minutes on a wire rack before you touch the frosting.
- Piping is easier than it looks. A large star tip and a steady hand give you bakery-level results in about 10 seconds per cupcake. Practice on a plate first if you are new to it.
- Add toppings right before serving. Fresh fruit, flowers, and delicate decorations look best when they go on just before the table. They wilt or bleed color if they sit overnight.
Orange Cupcakes with Swiss Orange Buttercream
Orange cupcakes with a Swiss meringue buttercream, both flavored with real orange. A spring citrus cupcake option that leans lighter on the frosting side compared to an American buttercream.
Photo credit: The Salted Pepper
Coconut Margarita Cocktail and Cupcake
A cupcake that actually tastes like the cocktail it is inspired by. A fun spring party concept that works perfectly for Cinco de Mayo or anywhere you want something unexpected at dessert.
Photo credit: Emily Fabulous
Minnie Mouse Cupcakes
Minnie Mouse cupcakes with a recognizable character design that comes together without specialty tools. A spring birthday option with a built-in theme that works for any Minnie fan.
Photo credit: Liv's Little Muffins
Sunkist Orange Cupcakes
Sunkist orange soda goes into the batter, which gives these a distinctly citrusy flavor and a lighter crumb texture. A simple spring cupcake that swaps the standard dairy liquid for soda.
Photo credit: Cake Mix Recipes
Funfetti Cupcakes from Scratch
Funfetti cupcakes made completely from scratch rather than from a box mix. A classic rainbow sprinkle cupcake with a from-scratch vanilla base and buttercream frosting.
Photo credit: Everything Just Baked
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
All the layers of classic Boston cream pie in individual cupcake form: custard filling, chocolate ganache, and tender cake. A spring dessert that works for Easter or any birthday gathering.
Photo credit: I Heart Eating
Red White & Blue Swirl Cupcakes
Red, white, and blue swirl frosting piped in a patriotic pattern for spring and summer celebrations. A festive cupcake option that works for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or any patriotic occasion.
Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
Peach Muffins with Crumb Topping
Peach muffins with a crumb topping, combining fresh fruit flavor with a textured streusel on top. A spring baking recipe that works at brunch or as an afternoon snack.
Photo credit: Cupcake Project
Teddy Bear Cupcakes
Teddy bear cupcakes decorated to look like bear faces, made without specialty decorating tools. A spring birthday cupcake option with a design that follows a step-by-step decorating technique.
Photo credit: Cake Mix Recipes
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Apple cake with a caramel buttercream, a combination that brings warm, rich flavor to the spring dessert table. An unexpected pairing that goes well beyond the standard citrus and berry options.
Photo credit: Simply Stacie
Red Velvet Cupcakes
The classic with vivid color, a tender crumb, and cream cheese frosting with enough tang to balance the cake. A reliable spring cupcake that works for everything from Easter to birthday parties.
Photo credit: Celebrating Simply
Better than Bakery Cupcakes
A from-scratch vanilla cupcake recipe with a focus on getting the moisture and frosting balance right. A classic spring baking recipe that covers both the cake and the buttercream in one place.
Photo credit: Homan at Home
Caramel Filled Cupcakes
A surprise caramel center in every cupcake with salted caramel buttercream on top. The hidden filling makes the first bite completely different from what the outside suggests.
Photo credit: Emily Fabulous
Best Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
A plant-based vanilla cupcake with dairy-free buttercream that pipes cleanly and holds its shape. Made without eggs or dairy and still delivers a genuinely fluffy crumb.
Photo credit: The Urben Life
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Carrot cake in cupcake form with cream cheese frosting, a classic spring pairing that works for Easter or any April gathering. A from-scratch recipe with grated carrots in the batter and a full cream cheese frosting on top.
Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes
S'mores Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
Smores cupcakes with a marshmallow frosting that gets toasted on top, bringing the campfire combination into a handheld dessert. A spring cupcake option with chocolate, graham cracker, and marshmallow all in one.
Photo credit: Cupcake Project
Bomb Pop Patriotic Cupcakes
Red, white, and blue swirl frosting that brings the Bomb Pop color palette to the dessert table. A festive option for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or any spring patriotic celebration.
Photo credit: Mess for Less
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting for Cakes and Cupcakes
A chocolate buttercream recipe that works for both cakes and cupcakes, made with real cocoa or melted chocolate. A versatile frosting recipe focused on achieving a pipeable, stable texture.
Photo credit: Cupcake Project
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Cupcake batter baked directly inside flat-bottomed ice cream cones, so each one looks like a soft-serve when finished. A spring party dessert with a built-in presentation that skips the need for plates.
Photo credit: XOXO Bella
Healthier Red Velvet Cupcakes with Natural Food Coloring
Red velvet cupcakes made with natural food coloring instead of artificial red dye. A healthier take on the classic that uses beet or other natural sources to achieve the signature color.
Photo credit: The Picky Eater
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