Cupcakes and Muffins

Bake up some holiday fun with these Grinch cupcakes! Bright, festive, and easy to make—perfect for Christmas parties or cookie exchanges.

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!

Discover the best fall dessert recipes packed with warm spices, pumpkin, apple, and molasses. These cozy treats are perfect for autumn gatherings, Thanksgiving celebrations, and holiday baking.

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!

Learn how to bake with mayonnaise and why it works so well. Discover easy recipes that turn mayo into moist, tender baked goods.

You love lemon. You love the tangy sweetness of berries. And when you merge the two? Perfection! These luscious lemon berry muffins have the right blend of fruity flavors. They're perfect for breakfast or even for dessert or a mid-afternoon snack!

The crisp goodness of oats and the tender juciness of blueberries come together in this tasty breakfast muffin from Out of the Box Baking.

If you love caramel apples, apple pie, or monkey bread… You’re going to absolutely love this new recipe for apple pie monkey bread biscuits. You can whip them together in minutes just like traditional monkey bread but this recipe focuses on individual portion sized muffins that you can share with your friends and family without the mess!

What's inside of the cupcake is important, but what's on top of the cupcake is just as critical. Decorate with style and folks will be tickled to dive right in! Cupcake decorating has come a long way in recent years, and it all comes down to having the right tip and knowing how to use it. In this practical tutorial I'm going to show you seven of my favorite decorating techniques using two Wilton tips--the 1M and the 6B

If you're looking for an amazing cinnamon streusel muffin with crunchy topping you've come to the right place. This recipe, which features a streusel topping over a moist cinnamon-y muffin, is perfect. Whether you're baking for a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or even a tasty dessert, these bakery style muffins will hit the spot.

If you’re looking for adorable quotes about cupcakes, you’ve come to the right place. No doubt you’ll want to heat up your oven before reading because you’re sure to want cupcakes after-the-fact! 

If you're looking for a tasty muffin that you won't have to feel guilty about, you've come to the right place. These bran muffins start with ground oats and finish with a dash of peanut butter, just enough to add flavor and texture.

You love chocolate. You love coffee. You love muffins. These amazing, gooey Double Dark Chocolate Espresso Muffins merge all three of those things into one delicious bite! You'll swoon, I promise!

Cupcakes are the perfect choice for any special occasion. They're easy to bake, simple to transport, and sanitary to serve. Best of all, they're incredibly versatile. You'll find them at fancy, high-end weddings, at a toddler's birthday party, and even at your local farmer's market. In this post you'll learn all of the tips and tricks you need to whip up the perfect cupcakes for your event!

If you’re looking for a buttercream that’s bright white, fluffy, and filled with sweetness, you’ve come to the right place. Best of all, this recipe is easy to make and requires very few ingredients. 

If you're a fan of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice, then this yummy recipe for my Cookie Butter Banana Muffins will be just the ticket! They are simple to make and have a light fluffy cake-like texture that you simply don't find in most banana-based products.

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins are sweet, gooey, and rich with protein. Best of all, they're easy to make.

Whether you're baking a cake from scratch or you start with a boxed mix, you'll want to have a creamy chocolate frosting recipe in your arsenal. This one is perfect and it's not like all the rest.

Loaded with the richness of bananas and the sweetness of chocolate, these muffins are the perfect breakfast food, snack, or dessert!

Want to level up your baking game? These quick, practical tips will help you bake with more confidence and fewer flops—no fancy tools required. From measuring tricks to mixing techniques, learn how to get better results every time you preheat the oven!

Fluffy, tender Pink Velvet Cupcakes with a hint of cocoa, topped with silky cream cheese frosting — charming, festive, and perfect for special occasions.

Light, fluffy, filled with bits of fresh raspberries. . .this stabilized whipped cream frosting is practically perfect in every way!

In this post Out of the Box Baking offers you a comprehensive list of their top 20 must-have tools for cake bakers.

These cookie butter cupcakes are soft, spiced, and topped with a dreamy cookie butter frosting. A unique, flavorful treat that’s easy to make and impossible to resist!

It's creamy, it's dreamy. . .this delicious buttercream from Out of the Box Baking is perfect for every cake or cupcake project!

These DIY cupcake trifles are the perfect way to keep your party guests entertained!

These easy Christmas cupcakes are perfect for decorating with kids! Festive, fun, and simple to make — a sweet holiday activity the whole family will love.

This easy brown butter frosting is rich, creamy, and full of nutty, caramelized flavor. A simple way to elevate cakes, cookies, and more with gourmet flair!

These easy carrot cake cupcakes are moist, spiced, and topped with cream cheese frosting. A simple, from-scratch treat packed with classic flavor!

These butter pecan cupcakes are what dreams are made of. Here are step-by-step instructions to make them.