Cupcakes and Muffins

These carrot oat muffins are made with a doctored cake mix for an easy, hearty bake. Packed with carrots and oats, they’re breakfast-friendly, not overly sweet, and perfect with coffee.

Planning wedding desserts? Discover elegant DIY wedding cakes, cookies, cupcakes, dessert tables, and bite-sized treats perfect for weddings, receptions, and bridal showers.

Explore the best cupcake and muffin recipes in one place! From classic cupcakes to fruity muffins and decorating tips, this guide has something for every baker.

These soft Banana Churro Muffins combine sweet ripe bananas with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating inspired by classic churros. Easy, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast, parties, or classroom treats.

Easter is a season of hope, renewal, and celebration—and sometimes the sweetest moments come from the simplest ideas.

These Strawberry Dream Cupcakes start with a white cake mix and are enhanced with freeze-dried strawberries, sour cream, strawberry extract, and milk for a soft, bakery-style crumb. Finished with stabilized whipped cream and strawberry swirls, they’re light, fluffy, and irresistible.

Soft, buttery, and full of classic sugar cookie flavor, these Sugar Cookie Cupcakes are everything you love about a sugar cookie—only fluffier.

These Hot Cocoa Cupcakes are rich, cozy, and full of nostalgic flavor! Made with hot cocoa mix, filled with marshmallow fluff, and topped with chocolate marshmallow buttercream, they taste just like a mug of hot cocoa—only better.

Discover the best grab-and-go cupcake and muffin recipes from Out of the Box Baking! From bakery-style muffins to decadent cupcakes, these easy recipes are perfect for busy mornings, bake sales, or sweet celebrations.

These Apple Cider Cupcakes are bursting with cozy fall flavors! Made with a spiced apple juice reduction and topped with cinnamon cider buttercream, they’re the perfect autumn dessert for parties, bake sales, or holiday gatherings.

Moist, spiced pumpkin cupcakes topped with rich coffee buttercream create the ultimate fall treat. Perfect for pumpkin spice lovers and coffee fans alike!

Warmly spiced gingerbread meets a coffee-kissed buttercream — your kitchen will smell like a holiday coffee shop.

If you’re looking for a simple but delicious vanilla cupcake recipe, one that doesn’t require a box of cake mix, this is the perfect one for you! This yummy vanilla cake is easy to whip up and very adaptable! 

If you’re looking for the perfect moist, fruity muffins, this is the treat for you! These muffins are full of red and blue berries, and packed full of flavor and moisture! 

Turn your sourdough discard and ripe bananas into these loaded, tender muffins filled with sweet add-ins like Craisins, coconuts, and pecans. Easy to make, incredibly moist, and perfect for breakfast or snacking!

This is an easy go-to recipe for banana nut muffins with streusel topping. Best of all, it’s versatile and delicious! 

If you’re a fan of homemade muffins but you’re also love that delicious coconut pecan frosting that comes in a canister, this is the perfect recipe for you. This is a from-scratch muffin recipe that added frosting directly to the mix. 

Discover 25+ easy apple dessert recipes, from classic pies and crisps to cakes, breads, bars, and pastries. Simple, delicious apple treats perfect for fall and year-round baking.

Whether you're looking to frost a cake, cupcakes, or cookies, you'll find what you need in this fun round-up. Stay tuned to discover my top 20 frostings, guaranteed to make your baking projects even better.

If you love a light pineapple cupcake but you’re in a hurry to make it, have I got a treat for you! This simple recipe has only three ingredients and comes together in literally minutes! 

If you’re looking for a light, fluffy frosting, one that’s a little different from a traditional buttercream, you’re going to love this delicious marshmallow fluff frosting! Best of all, it comes together in minutes! 

Learn how to make banana muffins with Bisquick for a quick, easy breakfast or snack. Soft, moist, and made with simple ingredients.

If you’re living the gluten-free lifestyle but you love a delicious banana muffin, this is the post for you! I’m going to show you how to make a muffin so tasty, and so simple that you won’t need to pull out the mixer! 

Every now and again you stumble across a muffin recipe that’s so delicious, so packed with flavor, that you simply can’t resist. This is that recipe.

If you're looking for creative ways to take a simple box of yellow cake mix and turn it into a delicious cake that's anything but simple, this is the post for you! Keep reading, because I'm going to share some of my favorite Doctored Yellow Cake Mix recipes.

Sparkling Cranberry White Chocolate Cupcakes: Every now and again you come across a cupcake that makes you do a double-take, one so full of flavor and pizazz that you must make it. This is that cupcake!

Discover 25 festive and creative Christmas cupcake ideas for 2025—from cute reindeer and snowflake designs to Gingerbread Latte and Eggnog flavors—perfect for holiday bake-alongs, parties, and cozy kitchen memories!

Bake cozy fall cupcakes with your kids! These easy, family-friendly recipes are packed with pumpkin, apple, and warm spices—perfect for school parties, fall weekends, and Thanksgiving gatherings.

If you love a rich banana muffin loaded with chocolate flavor, I’ve got a treat for you. These delicious muffins are easy to make and packed full of flavor! 

If you’re looking for a quick treat for an upcoming Christmas party, this is the post for you. I’m going to show you how I made this simple pull-apart cupcake snowflake.

If you're a cinnamon lover, you've come to the right place! In this post I'm going to share dozens of recipes for breakfast bakes that all have the same delightful and aromatic spice. . .cinnamon!

Enjoy this simple and delicious butterscotch muffin. This is a versatile recipe, perfect for muffins, bundt cake, or even cookies! Best of all, this is a low-calorie recipe!

If you're looking for a simple but tasty banana recipe, this is the one for you! Unlike other recipes, this one calls for a couple of unusual ingredients--pudding and vanilla wafers!

There's no better time of year for muffins than the fall, and that's why Out of the Box Baking has been putting together all sorts of delicious fall-themed muffins, perfect for the season. In this comprehensive list you'll find more than a dozen options.

In this post I'm going to show you how to make a healthy and delicious muffin that gets its name from one of my favorite cakes--Carrot Cake! This is a simple recipe, one you can whip up in a hurry. And it won't even make you fall off your diet!

In this post you're going to discover 70 delicious recipes, perfect for your next fall festival or event! These are easy to hold and most are also easy to make!

Discover over 100 doctored cake mix recipes — from holiday bundts and pumpkin spice cakes to cookies, bars, and desserts. Turn any boxed cake mix into a showstopper with these easy, tested ideas.

If you’re looking for an alternative to American Buttercream but you’ve been afraid to try some of the European varieties, I’ve got a special recipe for you. This simple Swiss Meringue Buttercream is easy and delicious and can be made in minutes. 

If you love a rich chocolate cupcake but you’re also a fan of coffee, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make the easiest espresso cupcakes ever. Best of all, they start with a box of cake mix! 

Start the year deliciously with these 25 muffin recipes for 2025! From classic blueberry to decadent chocolate and festive holiday flavors, this collection has a muffin for every occasion. Easy, tasty, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or sharing.