Cupcakes are always delicious. But somehow, cupcakes from the kitchen of Martha Stewart are unusually delicious! Many of these recipes offer decorating tips that'll set your cupcakes above the usual bake-sale offerings, but all of them rely on simple, tried-and-true cake batters that yield the best results.
For more inspiration, check out 10 cupcake decorating ideas from the pros or the Delish editors' favorite cupcake recipes. We've also got a stunning photo of the world's largest cupcake for your ogling pleasure.
By Sara Schwartz
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Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Chocolate Chip FrostingWith more chocolate chips to the ounce than your standard cookie, this cupcake delivers chocolate-and-vanilla goodness in every bite.
Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Chocolate Chip Frosting
Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Multicolored Frosting
These diminutive chocolate cupcakes get dressed up in an array of colors, so everyone can pick their favorites. Great for classroom birthday parties and bake sales.
Recipe: Mini Chocolate Cupcakes with Multicolored Frosting
Frosted Chocolate-Buttermilk Cupcakes
Buttermilk in the batter creates a subtle tang and moist crumb in these rich chocolate cupcakes. Choose the decorative candy on top to suit the holiday or season.
Recipe: Frosted Chocolate-Buttermilk Cupcakes
Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting and Jelly
A lunchbox favorite takes a trip to the dessert section with smile-inducing results. Peanut butter flavors the cake batter and the frosting, which yields a truly nutty cupcake.
Recipe: Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting and Jelly
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
This is one of Martha's favorite treats from the February 2009 issue of Martha Stewart Living; it's a delicious bite-size version of the traditional dessert, complete with homemade vanilla cream and chocolate ganache glaze.
Recipe: Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
Ginger and Molasses Cupcakes with Whipped Cream
Gingerbread flavors are on parade in these unusual cupcakes. A delicate whipped-cream topping tempers the rich blend of spices.
Recipe: Ginger and Molasses Cupcakes with Whipped Cream
Coconut Cupcakes with Seven-Minute Frosting and Coconut Flakes
These Southern-style cupcakes get a hearty helping of quickie frosting and shredded coconut to complement the coconut milk in the batter.
Recipe: Coconut Cupcakes with Seven-Minute Frosting and Coconut Flakes
Apple Cupcakes
Apple cupcakes topped with a generous amount of brown-sugar buttercream make an appealing finale to an autumn meal. If desired, top with tinted fondant leaves.
Recipe: Apple Cupcakes
Hi-Hat Cupcakes
This popular recipe for hi-hat cupcakes is from the book Cupcakes! Whipped egg whites help this frosting achieve dizzying heights.
Recipe: Hi-Hat Cupcakes
Brown-Sugar Pound Cupcakes with Brown-Butter Glaze
A great cupcake for all occasions, this brown sugar-sweetened pound cake batter boasts a deeper flavor than standard yellow cupcakes.
Recipe: Brown-Sugar Pound Cupcakes with Brown-Butter Glaze
Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream
Strawberries take center stage in these moist, fruity cupcakes. Chopped strawberries are dotted throughout the batter and pureed strawberries flavor the indulgent buttercream. Delicious!
Recipe: Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream
Cream-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
These nostalgic desserts will bring back fond memories of sweets like Mom used to make ...or like the snack-cake bakery used to make — in either case, they're super-satisfying.
Recipe: Cream-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
Meyer Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes
These cheery little cupcakes come courtesy of Amy Berman from Vanilla Bake Shop. Vanilla bean buttercream and Meyer lemon curd await beneath the crowning ripe raspberry.
Recipe: Meyer Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes
Spring Cupcakes with Sugared Flowers
The delicate hue of the smooth icing hints at its soothing floral flavor and aroma, which are achieved by steeping dried lavender in milk. Dark, indulgent brownie batter is baked in gilded cupcake liners.
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