As a parent, sometimes it seems like the entire dessert world consists of cutesy, brightly-colored cupcakes for kids. And I am happy for them.
BUT, isn't it about time grown-ups got our own editions of these conveniently individual cakes? You get what I'm saying. Hold the cute. Double dose of YUM.
Here are 12 glorious cupcake recipes that deliver on all fronts. Whisky cupcakes? Yes, please!
1. Brown Butter-Pumpkin Cupcakes With Bourbon Caramel Frosting and Filling
Soft, ultra-moist and full of warm spice, these brown butter-pumpkin cupcakes are filled with gooey, rich bourbon caramel for an extra decadent treat. These show-stopping, gourmet brown butter-pumpkin cupcakes with bourbon caramel frosting and filling will become your new go-to fall dessert.
Get the recipe here.
2. Salted Chocolate Stout Cupcakes
These easy chocolate stout cupcakes get a boost of flavor from your favorite stout or porter. Topped with simple chocolate buttercream frosting and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt!
Get the recipe here.
3. Strawberry Cupcakes
These berry-delicious homemade strawberry cupcakes aren’t just any old ordinary cupcakes! They feature super moist and fluffy vanilla cake, crowned with luscious fresh strawberry cream cheese frosting!
Get the recipe here.
4. Churro Cupcakes
These moist cinnamon sugar churro cupcakes are topped with a rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting. All of the delicious flavors of a Mexican churro, but in cupcake form!
Get the recipe here.
5. Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes
These chocolate fudge cupcakes are topped with the fudgiest chocolate ganache frosting! Perfect for chocolate lovers, they're so easy to make, you don't even need a mixer.
Get the recipe here.
6. Vegan Black Forest Cupcakes
These vegan black forest cupcakes are so delicious and easy to make. Stuffed with a homemade Kirsch cherry filling, and topped with vegan Swiss meringue buttercream, they're like a mini version of the German classic, in cupcake form!
Get the recipe here.
7. Whiskey Caramel Cupcakes
Topped with delicious caramel whiskey buttercream, these cupcakes are a whisky-lover's delight.
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8. Dark Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes
These chocolate turtle cupcakes feature a chocolate cake base, with silky caramel frosting, candied pecans, and a drizzle of gooey caramel. They taste just like classic turtle candy!
Get the recipe here.
9. Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes
These Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes are filled with homemade apple filling and covered in an easy cinnamon buttercream!
Get the recipe here.
11. Apple Cider Cupcakes with Bourbon Icing
These apple cider cupcakes with bourbon icing, and bourbon caramel, are dreamy fall cupcakes...tipsy style.
Get the recipe here.
12. Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes
Tangy and sweet, these raspberry lemonade cupcakes feature a delicate lemon cupcake, topped with a billowy raspberry lemonade-infused frosting.
Get the recipe here.
It's hard to go wrong with these delicious grown-up cupcake options (and hard to choose!) Whichever you make, they'll be sure to delight at your next party!
Anna Chesley is a freelance writer living a homestead lifestyle, with a special love for family travel, old books, vintage skills, and seaside living. In addition to founding Salt In My Coffee, she runs the website, New England Family Life, as well as The 1800's Housewife, a website devoted to re-creating authentic 1800's recipes.
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