65 Spring and Summer Cupcake Recipes (2024)

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Everyone Loves Cupcakes! How Many Tablespoons of Batter Will Fill a Cupcake Liner? Make Ahead Cupcake-Freezing Instructions Tips for Tender Moist Cupcakes How to Store Frosting Tips for a Light and Fluffy Frosting Carrot Cake Cupcakes Old Fashioned Coconut Cupcakes White Chocolate Frosted Strawberry Cupcakes Hummingbird Cupcakes with Banana Cream Frosting Lemon Truffle Cupcake Surprise Brown Butter Salted Caramel Cupcakes Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes Lemon Blueberry Swirl Cupcakes Vanilla Very Berry Cupcakes Pineapple Carrot Cupcakes Decadent Double Chocolate Mousse Filled Cupcakes Triple Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes Twinkie Cupcakes Churro Cupcakes Eclair Cupcakes Colorful Mini Hummingbird Cupcakes Double Chocolate Cupcakes Champagne Cupcakes Raspberry Swirl Party Cupcakes Lemon Cloud Cupcakes Drumstick Cupcakes Cadbury Cream Filled Cupcakes Celebration Citrus Layered Cakes Classic White Cake Wedding Cupcakes Secret Fishing Hole Devil’s Food Cupcakes Dark Dark Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes Tropical Mango Cupcakes Pineapple Cupcakes Watermelon Poke Cupcakes Bomb Pop Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes Funfetti Almond Cherry Donut Cupcakes Lemon Blueberry Swirl Cupcakes Jello Snow Cone Cupcakes Cherry Cobbler Cupcakes Semi Homemade Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes Sunset Cupcakes Light Orange Cream Pop Cupcakes Semi Homemade Neapolitan Cupcakes Mai Tai Cupcakes Semi Homemade Triple Vanilla Cupcakes Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes Easy S’more Cupcake Recipe Sparkling Cupcakes Banana Split Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes Mini Firecracker Cupcakes Classic White Cake Wedding Cupcakes Semi Homemade Tropical Pineapple Coconut Cupcake Recipe Finding Dory Ocean Water Cupcakes Tropical Mango Cupcakes Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Cupcakes Monster High Cupcakes Rubber Duckie Pond Baby Shower Cupcakes Churro Cupcakes Pirate Treasure Chest Cupcakes Cherry Almond Cupcake Pull Apart Circus Train Cupcake Pull Apart Princess Birthday Party Cupcakes Get Well Soon Sunshine Cake in a Can Mini Gumball Machine Cupcakes Root Beer Float Cupcakes Raspberry Coconut Zinger Cupcakes Carnival Soda Can Cupcakes Semi Homemade Triple Vanilla Cupcakes Mario Kart Cupcake Pull Apart Sparkling Cupcakes Mini Firecracker Cupcakes FAQs References

Posted on March 17, 2018 by SherylFebruary 22, 2024

65 Spring and Summer Cupcake Recipes: Attention all foodies and baking enthusiasts! Are you ready to add some sweetness to your spring and summer? Look no further, because we have compiled 65 mouth-watering cupcake recipes that are sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. From fruity flavors to indulgent chocolates, and everything in between, these recipes will satisfy all your cravings and elevate your baking game.

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Scroll down to discover irresistible cupcake creations like blueberry cupcakes, lemon cupcakes, churro cupcakes, strawberry cupcakes and so much more. ENJOY!🧁 A variety of cupcake recipes for different occasions such as summer barbecues, a summer birthday party, luau themed parties, and Easter Celebrations.

Everyone Loves Cupcakes!

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WHY CUPCAKES ARE THE PERFECT PARTY DESSERT

Are you struggling to figure out what to serve for dessert at your next party? It’s okay…take a deep breath. I’ve got you. In this post you will discover easy cupcake recipes for focusing on a Spring and Summer collection. Including Spring and Summer Party themed cupcakes. You will also find semi homemade cupcake recipes perfect for busy moms. so, sit back, relax and enjoy these 65 Spring and Summer Cupcake Recipes chosen just for you.

EASY TO MAKE AHEAD-how to freeze cupcakes instructions below
CAKE MIX RECIPES-full printable semi homemade cupcake recipes below
CUSTOMIZE COLORS TO FIT COLOR SCHEME- to get the most out of your color, use gel food coloring

How Many Tablespoons of Batter Will Fill a Cupcake Liner?

Fill your cupcake wrappers 2/3 full – around 3 tablespoons – or one decent ice scream scoop. Avoid filling your cupcake liners with too much batter as they will not bake properly and might overflow when they rise.

Make Ahead Cupcake-Freezing Instructions

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Cupcakescanbe made ahead 1 day in advance, covered, and stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Frostingcanalso be made 1 day in advance, covered, and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use. Frosted or unfrosted cupcakescanbe frozen up to 2-3 months. To ensure freshness, I like to wrap the container in plastic wrap until ready to use. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Tips for Tender Moist Cupcakes

Good ingredients equals great taste. To send your guests straight to cupcake heaven use only the best ingredients. Like real butter, real vanilla and dark dutch cocoa.
Never over bake a cupcake. You can never save an over baked cupcake. You’re doing it right when your cupcakes look slightly sunken, rather than peaked. Test them with a toothpick if you’re unsure–if no batter clings to the pick, they’re done.
Mix batter with a light hand. Baking fluffy, moist cupcakes is all about creating air bubbles in your batter that expand in the oven. If you over mix your batter, you collapse those bubbles. To avoid this mix on a low speed, stopping just as all ingredients blend.
Let all ingredients come to room temperature before baking. All ingredients incorporate into batter mush more easily if they’re at similar temperatures.
Baking in advance? Freeze cupcakes. If you’re baking to eat right away, we recommend storing cupcakes at room temperature. But if they’re for tomorrow, freezing will retain their moisture much better than leaving them on a counter overnight.

How to Store Frosting

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Frostings that are made with shortening can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container on the counter up to 2 weeks. Frostings with butter and milk should be stored in the refrigerator with an air tight lid up to 2 weeks or freezer up to 3 months.

Tips for a Light and Fluffy Frosting

Good ingredients “real” butter not margarine
Room temperature ingredients
Be patient…you’ll need to whip the frosting at least 3 to 5 minutes (sometimes I do this step twice). This will allow air to incorporate into the butter and create the lightness you want.
That’s it! It’s really not as hard as you might think.

SPRING CUPCAKE COLLECTION

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Old Fashioned Coconut Cupcakes

White Chocolate Frosted Strawberry Cupcakes

Hummingbird Cupcakes with Banana Cream Frosting

Lemon Truffle Cupcake Surprise

Brown Butter Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes

Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Lemon Blueberry Swirl Cupcakes

Vanilla Very Berry Cupcakes

Pineapple Carrot Cupcakes

Decadent Double Chocolate Mousse Filled Cupcakes

Triple Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Twinkie Cupcakes

Churro Cupcakes

Eclair Cupcakes

Colorful Mini Hummingbird Cupcakes

Double Chocolate Cupcakes

Champagne Cupcakes

Raspberry Swirl Party Cupcakes

Lemon Cloud Cupcakes

Drumstick Cupcakes

Cadbury Cream Filled Cupcakes

Celebration Citrus Layered Cakes

Classic White Cake Wedding Cupcakes

SUMMER CUPCAKE COLLECTION

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Secret Fishing Hole Devil’s Food Cupcakes

Dark Dark Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

Tropical Mango Cupcakes

Pineapple Cupcakes

Watermelon Poke Cupcakes

Bomb Pop Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Funfetti Almond Cherry Donut Cupcakes

Lemon Blueberry Swirl Cupcakes

Jello Snow Cone Cupcakes

Cherry Cobbler Cupcakes

Semi Homemade Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

Sunset Cupcakes

Light Orange Cream Pop Cupcakes

Semi Homemade Neapolitan Cupcakes

Mai Tai Cupcakes

Semi Homemade Triple Vanilla Cupcakes

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes

Easy S’more Cupcake Recipe

Bring back childhood memories of sitting around the campfire singing
songs and roasting marshmallows with this fun Easy S'more Cupcake
Recipe.

Sparkling Cupcakes

Banana Split Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Mini Firecracker Cupcakes

Classic White Cake Wedding Cupcakes

Semi Homemade Tropical Pineapple Coconut Cupcake Recipe

SPRING AND SUMMER CUPCAKE PARTY THEMED COLLECTION

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Finding Dory Ocean Water Cupcakes

Tropical Mango Cupcakes

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Cupcakes

Monster High Cupcakes

Rubber Duckie Pond Baby Shower Cupcakes

Churro Cupcakes

Pirate Treasure Chest Cupcakes

Cherry Almond Cupcake Pull Apart

Circus Train Cupcake Pull Apart

Princess Birthday Party Cupcakes

Get Well Soon Sunshine Cake in a Can

Mini Gumball Machine Cupcakes

Root Beer Float Cupcakes

Raspberry Coconut Zinger Cupcakes

Carnival Soda Can Cupcakes

Semi Homemade Triple Vanilla Cupcakes

Mario Kart Cupcake Pull Apart

Sparkling Cupcakes

Mini Firecracker Cupcakes

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FAQs

What is the secret to good cupcakes? ›

Top Tips for Baking Better Cupcakes

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Check the Dates. ...
Substitute with Caution. ...
Use the Right Temperature. ...
Take Time to Sift. ...
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Cream the Ingredients.

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How many cupcakes does it take to make the number 50? ›

You will need 54 cupcakes total for the number 50. Please refer to the number template below to see how many cupcakes you will need for number(s). FOR THE VANILLA CUPCAKES: 6 cups all-purpose flour.

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How to make cupcakes with big tops? ›

Bake at 400 F for the first five minutes. Then lower the temperature to 350F for the remainder of the baking time. That first initial blast of heat will cause the tops of the cupcakes to puff up.

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How do you keep cupcakes moist and fluffy? ›

"Baking fluffy, moist cupcakes is all about creating air bubbles in your batter that expand in the oven," she says. "If you overmix your batter, you collapse those bubbles and end up with a brick-like cake." Always mix at a low speed to avoid this, stopping just as all ingredients blend.

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What not to do when baking cupcakes? ›

10 Common Mistakes That You May Be Making When Baking Cupcakes

You use the wrong kind of flour. ...
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You don't measure your ingredients with precision. ...
You bake the cupcakes for too long! ...
You don't cream the butter and sugar properly. ...
You use cold eggs and butter. ...
You frost your cupcakes too soon.

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Why are cupcakes called 1234? ›

In later years, when the use of volume measurements was firmly established in American home kitchens, these recipes became known as 1234 cakes or quarter cakes, so called because they are made up of four ingredients: one cup of butter, two cups of sugar, three cups of flour, and four eggs.

How many cupcakes do I need for a 100 person wedding? ›

How many cupcakes should I get? We recommend one standard-sized cupcake per guest. If you prefer minis, we suggest two to three minis per guest.

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Why do you put sour cream in cupcakes? ›

Sour cream is one of the fattiest dairy products; the extra fat content (for example, adding sour cream to a cake instead of milk) will make the cake moister and richer, says Wilk. "Fat, in any form (butter, lard, cream, etc.) shortens gluten strands, which essentially leads to the most tender baked goods," she adds.

Why does batter stick to cupcake liners? ›

Some batters are very high in sugar, which can caramelize against a paper wrapper (or a metal pan, for that matter) and stick, while others are simply very delicate in texture. Batters that are relatively low in fat also tend to stick more than higher fat recipes.

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Should cupcakes be flat or domed? ›

Should cupcakes be flat or domed? Domed. Otherwise it probably means the cake didn't rise properly and the cake will be too dense. If you want them flat for aesthetic reasons, let them cool and cut the dome off.

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Why do my cupcakes look like mountains? ›

If you have a conventional oven then it may be running a little hot and you may prefer to bake the cupcakes at 180c/350F for 20 to 25 minutes instead. This should help them to rise more evenly.

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What's the most important ingredient in a cupcake? ›

Flour is the main ingredient of the batter and provides the base for the cupcake. Butter or oil provides flavor, tenderizes the batter and helps provide volume.

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Are cupcakes better with milk or water? ›

Most box cake recipes will tell you to add water to the mix. Instead, try adding milk using the same proportions. This will make the cake richer and creamier because it ups the fat content. You can even use buttermilk here for a pleasant tang.

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How to stop cupcakes from doming? ›

Check the temperature once your oven is preheated—if it's much higher, check your oven's manual to calibrate it so that 350 degrees actually means 350 degrees. Patterson also suggests simply lowering the temperature by 10 degrees if you notice your cakes significantly doming all the time.

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What cupcake liners do professionals use? ›

Gifbera Standard Foil Cupcake Liners

Used by professionals and home bakers alike, these foil cupcake liners have a great look and feel, and perform perfectly. The elegant liners come in eight color options and are sturdy enough to hold up when stacked on a pastry stand.