11 Creative Cupcake Recipes

If you're looking for a fun, customizable dessert, there's no better solution than cupcakes — these 11 cupcake recipes are as creative as they are delicious.

Angel Food Cupcakes

These light, airy cupcakes are made with just two ingredients: boxed angel food cake mix and a bottle of sparkling strawberry lemonade!

Bacon Cupcakes

If you love a good mash-up of sweet, salty, and savory, then these spiced cupcakes (topped with candied bacon) are your new go-to cupcake recipe.

Candied Cupcakes

The best part about making these cupcakes? You can use any cupcakes, any icing, and any candy corn. Whatever you choose, you'll end up with a colorful and creative cupcake.

Coconut Snowball Cupcakes

A tropical treat in the summer and a wintery snowball in cold weather, these cupcakes are perfect for all occasions.

Easter Bunny Cupcakes

Who would have guessed that marshmallows, shredded coconut, and pretzels could create such an adorable Easter bunny cupcake?

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

Who can resist a cupcake filled with chocolate chip cookie dough?

Green Velvet Cupcakes

Why should red velvet get all the attention? These green velvet cupcakes are just as moist and delicious.
 
Lemonade Peeps Cupcakes

Nothing says spring like pastel colors and bright, refreshing flavors. They make these marshmallow Peeps chick-topped cupcakes perfect for Easter.

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

These cupcakes have everything you love about the classic pie with the added benefit of being small, portable, and hand-held.

Little Lamb Cupcakes

These fluffy marshmallow cupcakes are almost too adorable to eat.

Peeps Chick Surprise-Inside Cupcakes

Easter surprises have never been so sweet. These festive cupcakes are filled with colorful sprinkles and Easter candies before being topped with frosting and a yellow marshmallow Peeps chick.

Kristie Collado is The Daily Meal's Cook Editor. Follow her on Twitter @KColladoCook.