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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    21 Easy Christmas Cupcakes Even the Busiest Host Can Nail

    Published: Dec 22, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Christmas cupcakes are a great way to bring some extra cheer to your holiday gatherings without piling on extra stress. Whether you’re hosting a big party or keeping it small, these recipes make it easy to whip up treats that look festive and taste amazing. They’re perfect for anyone who wants to impress without spending hours in the kitchen, so grab your apron and let’s make this holiday season a little sweeter!

    Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese

    Black bottom chocolate cupcakes on parchment paper.
    Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Chocolate black bottom cream cheese cupcakes with chocolate chips and a dollop of sweetened cheesecake filling.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Black Bottom Cupcakes With Cream Cheese

    ​Homemade Banana Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cinnamon Frosting

    A bite taken out of a carrot cake cupcake.
    ​Homemade Banana Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cinnamon Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

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    Fluffy cream cheese frosting tops these moist carrot cake cupcakes for a decadent treat that’s not too sweet.
    Get the Recipe: ​Homemade Banana Carrot Cake Cupcakes With Cinnamon Frosting

    Sweet And Tangy Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

    Sweet And Tangy Lemon Meringue Cupcakes. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Lemon Meringue Cupcakes are packed with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a golden broiled meringue for a sweet, tangy, and fluffy dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Sweet And Tangy Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

    Strawberry Filled Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Frosted cupcakes with sprinkles.
    Strawberry Filled Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Strawberry Filled Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting have strawberry jam, strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberries all in a moist cupcake.
    Get the Recipe: Strawberry Filled Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Moist Peach Cupcakes With Peach Buttercream Frosting

    A vanilla cupcake with creamy white frosting sits in a partially peeled paper liner, showing a bite taken out. Two peach slices are on the plate—perfect inspiration for Easy Dessert Recipes.
    Moist Peach Cupcakes With Peach Buttercream Frosting . Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Peach Cupcakes are moist, tender, and bursting with fresh peach flavor thanks to peach puree in the batter and buttercream frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Moist Peach Cupcakes With Peach Buttercream Frosting

    Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes with cocoa, cream cheese, and chocolate chips. A delicious combination of moist cake and creamy filling.
    Get the Recipe: Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    Moist Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Moist Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Velvety red cupcakes with cocoa, buttermilk, and a creamy white chocolate frosting—a perfect dessert for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Moist Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

    Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Perfect chocolate cupcakes topped with the festive flavor of peppermint cream cheese frosting create these Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

    Easy Stuffed Cookie Dough Cupcakes

    Easy Stuffed Cookie Dough Cupcakes. Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

    These cookie dough cupcakes are baked with cookie dough stuffed inside the batter along with a ton of mini chocolate chips. They will be your new favorite!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Stuffed Cookie Dough Cupcakes

    Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

    Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes taste just like hot chocolate. They are fabulously light, moist, cold, creamy, and pepperminty!
    Get the Recipe: Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

    Easy And Quick Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

    Easy And Quick Chocolate Orange Cupcakes. Photo credit: Frosting and Fettuccine.

    These chocolate orange cupcakes have a deep chocolate and orange flavor from using orange juice in the batter. They are moist and easy to make!
    Get the Recipe: Easy And Quick Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

    Caramel-filled Churro Cupcakes

    Caramel-filled Churro Cupcakes. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    Moist churro cupcakes filled with caramel and topped with a rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting. These Caramel-filled Churro Cupcakes are next level!
    Get the Recipe: Caramel-filled Churro Cupcakes

    Cherry Cupcakes With A Surprise Center

    A close-up of a cupcake with a bite taken out, revealing a cherry filling inside. Perfect for holiday cherry desserts, the cupcake has pinkish cake and is topped with white frosting.
    Cherry Cupcakes With A Surprise Center. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Everyone loves delicious surprises, right? This sweet creation offers just that. Cherry pie filling is waiting for you inside of these perfect cupcakes!
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Cupcakes With A Surprise Center

    Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache and Oreo Buttercream Frosting

    Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache and Oreo Buttercream Frosting. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    Oreo Cupcakes – a moist vanilla cupcake stuffed with chocolate ganache mixed with Oreos and topped with a heavenly smooth Oreo buttercream frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache and Oreo Buttercream Frosting

    Caramel Apple Cupcakes

    Caramel Apple Cupcakes. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    Caramel Apples transformed into CARAMEL APPLE CUPCAKES, people! It’s a dream come true! Great for Fall or Halloween gatherings.
    Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Cupcakes

    Easy Biscoff Cupcakes Recipe With Buttercream

    Easy Biscoff Cupcakes Recipe With Buttercream. Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

    These easy Biscoff Cupcakes are packed with cookie butter and topped with buttercream frosting and a Biscoff cookie for the ultimate treat.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Biscoff Cupcakes Recipe With Buttercream

    Rolo Cupcakes With Brown Butter Frosting

    Rolo Cupcakes With Brown Butter Frosting. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    Rolo cupcakes include a Rolo baked inside each moist dark chocolate cupcake, which is topped with brown butter icing and toasted pecans.
    Get the Recipe: Rolo Cupcakes With Brown Butter Frosting

    Chocolate Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting

    Chocolate Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    These chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting have a rich, moist chocolate cake with a creamy peanut butter frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting

    Cherry Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

    Cherry Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes. Photo credit: Southern Plate.

    Packed with rich cocoa and sweet cherry vibes, these cherry chocolate brownie cupcakes are perfect for any gathering.
    Get the Recipe: Cherry Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

    Lavender Cupcakes

    Lavender Cupcakes. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    These Lavender Cupcakes are soft and fluffy with a delicious floral flavor. They are topped with a generous swirl of creamy ermine frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Lavender Cupcakes

    Reindeer Cupcakes

    Reindeer Cupcakes. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

    These Reindeer Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and full of festive cheer! They are topped with a generous swirl of creamy ermine frosting, decorated to resemble adorable reindeer with pretzel antlers and candy details.
    Get the Recipe: Reindeer Cupcakes

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