Whether you celebrate Easter for religious reasons or simply enjoy a good Easter egg hunt, you know that one of the best parts of the holiday is gathering the whole family around the table for a delicious Easter meal. And though the meal is the main event, of course, it's no secret that most people around the table are eagerly awaiting the Easter dessert that's sure to follow. If you want to make sure everyone gets their fair share, then Easter cupcakes may be the way to go — and just like Easter eggs, cupcakes can be really fun to decorate for the spring holiday.
From springtime cupcakes decorated with butterflies and flowers to mini cakes filled with your favorite flavors of spring, like coconut and lemon, there are tons of easy ideas for spring cupcake recipes out there (and in fact, the hardest part may be choosing which one to make!). Plus, with many cupcake recipes, you can get the whole family involved in the baking and the decorating, so the fun goes beyond just eating them. Even with all the other Easter activities you may have planned, these delicious Easter cupcakes are sure to stand out as a highlight of the holiday festivities — and if you're looking beyond just cupcakes, we have ideas for Easter cakes and Easter cookies as well.
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1
Spring Animal Cupcakes
These precious spring animal cupcakes are fun to look at, but the best part is the surprise Oreo cookie at the bottom of each one.
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2
Grassy Lemon Cupcakes
These cupcakes are like sunshine in a cupcake tin (especially when you get a taste of the lemon zest packed into each treat).
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3
Hummingbird Cupcakes
With pineapples and bananas, these tropical cupcakes are the perfect spring dessert.
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4
Morphos Butterflies Cupcakes
Just like spring, butterflies are symbols of new life, making these sweet cupcakes the perfect dessert for the season.
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Flower Cupcakes
You can never go wrong with a classic cupcake, and these easy-to-make frosted treats make the perfect Easter centerpiece.
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6
Flowerific Lemon Cakes
These lemon curd-filled cupcakes are seriously clever (and so, so cute!).
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7
Lemon Butterfly Cupcakes
These butterfly wings are made entirely from chocolate, and they're surprisingly simple to create.
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8
Wafflecakes
Who says you can't follow up a hearty breakfast with a little dessert? Try these wafflecakes for the perfect end to an elaborate Easter breakfast.
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9
Vanilla Cupcakes
You can't go wrong with a classic vanilla cupcake. This recipe is a great go-to, and you can top it with little Easter candies to jazz up a tried-and-true classic.
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10
PB and J Cupcakes
Peanut butter and jelly isn't just a match made in sandwich heaven. The classic flavor combination makes for a savory and sweet cupcake that you won't be able to resist.
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11
Almond Joy Cupcakes
Make sure you don't fill up on Easter candies so you can save some room for these Almond Joy cupcakes.
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12
Strawberry Short Cupcakes
The combination of whipped cream, strawberry jam, orange zest, and strawberries makes this dessert the perfect springtime treat.
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13
Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut-White Chocolate Frosting
Coconut is a great flavor for when you want something light and fresh, and this recipe features the flavor in both the cake and the frosting for double the coconut power.
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14
Lemon-Honey Cupcakes
Guests will be buzzing about these fluffy cupcakes, which have grated lemon zest, lemon juice and honey not only in the batter, but in the frosting as well.
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15
Boston Cream Cupcakes
Boston cream is typically reserved for doughnuts, but you'll be surprised how amazing the flavor combo works in cupcakes.
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16
Rose Petal Cupcakes
Top these French vanilla cupcakes with pink petals for a beautiful touch of spring.
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17
Desert Bloom Cupcakes
Build an edible garden on top of delicious cupcakes with this recipe, featuring rich buttercream icing.
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18
Carrot Cupcakes
Inspired by bunnies' favorite snack, these cupcakes are the perfect ending to Easter dinner.
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Tulip Cupcakes
These fancy tulip cupcakes are like a work of art (and taste just as sweet as they look).
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Lady Grey Cupcakes with Orange Zest Frosting
These tangy little cupcakes will bring a whole new level of sophistication to Easter.
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