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    Vanilla Cupcake Recipes

    Chocolate is good, but vanilla is classic! These easy and moist vanilla cupcake recipes are ideal for indulging or sharing with the crowd—you decide.

    Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

    We love using this simple vegan vanilla cupcake recipe as a base to layer on extra flavor. Stir in grated orange zest and chopped pecans, vegan chocolate chips and cinnamon, or your own favorite mix-ins. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes

    Decorate these simple gluten-free vanilla cupcakes for any special occasion or holiday. Since the frosting...

    Irish Cream Cupcakes

    If you're looking for a grown-up cupcake, give these a try. You'll have a hard...

    Yellow Cupcakes

    Nothing is better than homemade cupcakes. They are so delicious and fluffy. Choose whatever frosting...

    Mardi Gras Cupcakes

    Take these simple Mardi Gras cupcakes to a get-together and watch them disappear. Kids will...

    Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

    While not as sweet as buttercream, this frosting made with whipping cream is smooth, creamy...

    St. Patrick’s Day Pistachio Cupcakes

    "On St. Patrick's Day our family gets together for a special dinner and other festivities,"...

    Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

    My family just loves these cupcakes, especially the subtle taste of peanut butter in the...

    Vanilla Cupcakes with Rhubarb Compote

    Not too long ago I took up baking as a hobby and have loved it...

    Berry-Topped White Cupcakes

    Guests just love these yummy white cupcakes that are topped with a cream cheese frosting....

    Cannoli Cupcakes

    These jumbo cupcakes feature a fluffy, creamy cannoli-like filling. White chocolate curls on top are...

    Classic Yellow Cupcakes

    Sugar substitute makes these golden cupcakes a wonderfully sweet treat, whether used for dessert or...

    Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

    My 3-year-old son loves these! Flecks of vanilla bean in the moist, tender cupcakes gives...

    Elf Cupcakes

    Rich and buttery vanilla cupcakes have a tender crumb and make a perfect base for...

    Ambrosia Cupcakes

    These unbeatable cupcakes are loaded with flavor. Pineapple, apricot, coconut...your taste buds will be dancing!...

    Tres Leches Cupcakes

    This cupcake version of tres leches cake actually uses four types of milk, plus cream,...

    Posy Cupcakes

    Our Test Kitchen staff suggests dressing up cupcakes from a mix with canned frosting and...

    Easter Bunny Cupcakes

    Guaranteed to put a smile on your face, these cupcakes definitely bring out the cute...

    Firecracker Cupcakes

    These no-fuss treats are so much fun to make with kids, and they put a...
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    Rainbow Cupcakes

    I’ve been making these colorful cupcakes with my mom since I was in high school....

    Santa Cupcakes

    My kids leave out at least one cupcake for Santa on Christmas Eve. These seemed...

    Surprise Cupcakes

    Edith Holliday shares the secret behind her cute cupcakes. "My mother taught me this simple...

    Baseball Cupcakes

    I like these simple baseball cupcakes because it can be mixed up by hand. I...