Cupcakes and Muffins

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. 

If you're an apple lover and you're looking for some great tips, tricks, and recipes, this is the post for you! Keep reading to discover more!

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! 

If you're looking for the world's easiest banana muffin recipe, you've found it! This one comes together in minutes and starts with an ingredient that makes baking so much easier--Bisquick!

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!

There's nothing better than holiday cupcakes and we've collected so many great ideas for you! So, settle back and peruse the recipes then bake up some adorable cupcakes for your holiday event.

If you're looking for fun and colorful cupcakes to bake with the kids this holiday season, this is the post for you! I'm going to share several of my favorites, guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit!

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 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 dozens of recipes, perfect for your next fall festival or event! These are easy to hold and most are also easy to make!

You've got a box of cake mix on hand but you're not sure what to do with. In this master list you'll discover dozens of different ways to bake up that cake mix into something delicious and unexpected!

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! 

If you love muffins for breakfast, as a desserts, or a mid-afternoon snack, have I got a treat for you! In this post I'm going to share my top 24 recipes to make muffins in 2023.

Lime in the Coconut Cupcakes from Out of the Box Baking.com

If you love the sweetness of blueberries and the rich hearty flavor of a sweet muffin, have I got a treat for you. These traditional Blueberry Muffins are loaded with flavor, have a crunch topping, and are easy to make!

If you love all things Alice in Wonderland, do I have a treat for you! This quick post is going to give you information you'll need to create delicious and colorful cookies and cupcakes, perfect for a Wonderland party!

In this post I'm going to share my recipe for the greatest Cream Cheese Frosting you'll ever eat! It's luscious, creamy, and melts on the tongue. Best of all, it's really simple to make and only takes five ingredients.

In this post I'm going to show you how to take leftover packets of instant oatmeal--in any flavor you happen to have on hand--and turn them into luscious muffins.

If you love the rich taste of banana and the crunch of walnuts or pecans, this is the recipe for you! This simple from-scratch banana nut muffin recipe is incredibly easy. It's also delicious and economical!

If you're crazy about the flavor of peanut butter and love the idea of using it in your cakes, cookies, muffins, and candies, have I got a treat for you. In this post I'm going to share recipes for a dozen different peanut butter infused desserts, guaranteed to please!

If you're looking for a fun and colorful Christmas cupcake project for the kids, this is it! These simple Grinch cupcakes come together easily and quickly. And best of all, they start with a boxed cake mix!

Fall is the perfect time to bake. I covered some of my favorite recipes in my Favorite Fall Desserts post. I've decided (just for fun) to post some pictures of fall-themed baked goods that I've created over the years. They are divided by category. Enjoy!

No matter what autumn favorites you've enjoyed, we've got recipes galore here at Out of the Box Baking. Enjoy this list of some of our fall favorites.

Apple desserts are perfect year 'round but they're especially wonderful in the fall. As soon as Autumn leaves start tumbling we long for those rich warm flavors of cinnamon and spice. That's exactly why I put together this list of nine of my favorite apple recipes, perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time of year!

Need to use up those ripe bananas? Check out these ten easy and tasty recipes from Out of the Box Baking.com

If you're in the mood for banana muffins but you don't want to take the time to make them from scratch, I have great news for you! You can start with a simple white cake mix and turn it into the best banana muffin you've ever tasted!

If you love the combination of cinnamon and brown sugar and you're in a hurry, these muffins will be perfect for you. They come together (start to finish) in under 20 minutes. And best of all, they start with a simple white cake mix. Can I Use a Cake Mix to Make Muffins? That was …

In this post I'm going to give you all of my favorite brown butter recipes--everything from frostings to cookies to cake. All you have to do is click on the pictures of the linked recipes to find everything you need to hit the road running!

Baking with mayonnaise is a terrific idea. It's the secret ingredient that makes your baked goods turn out perfect every time! Whether you're making cake, bread, or biscuits. . .adding mayo will help! And if you're short on ingredients like eggs, butter, or oil, it's really going to come in handy! Don't believe me? Keep …