If there’s one thing every Thanksgiving table needs besides turkey and pie — it’s cupcakes! I said it!
These adorable and delicious Thanksgiving cupcake recipes capture all the cozy flavors of fall, from pumpkin spice and caramel apple to cranberry and Biscoff.
If you’re baking with kids, go for a turkey or owl decorating idea, if it is an adult-only party or an elegant Friendsgiving, cranberry cupcakes or apple cider cupcakes. And I think, it is fair to say, that Biscoff cupcakes will be great for a potluck, because who doesn’t like Lotus cookies?!
Gina’s Recipe Rundown:
Why I love it: whether you want something sweet (and photogenic!) to add to your dessert spread, without assembling a whole layered cake, these cupcakes are guaranteed to impress. I’ve gathered the best autumn-inspired flavors: apples, pumpkin, Nutella, cranberries, and caramel – there is something for everyone here.
Turkey Cupcakes
Kids rave about these cute Thanksgiving cupcakes every year and rush to help with decoration. An absolute must for dessert trays and potlucks, these turkey cupcakes are my favorite holiday sweet treats to make. Don’t worry, they are easier to make than they look.
Get the recipe: Turkey Cupcakes
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Family-favorite fall cupcakes! These pumpkin spice cupcakes are moist, fluffy, perfectly sweet and taste exactly like Pumpkin Spice Latte!
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Apple Cider Cupcakes
Combine the best flavors of Apple Cider Desserts and fall cupcakes in these apple cider cupcakes made from scratch with brown sugar and topped with apple cider buttercream frosting. Amazing dessert tray add-on for fall holidays, especially Thanksgiving.
Get the recipe: Apple Cider Cupcakes
Biscoff Cupcakes
If you love Biscoff spread or cookies, you have to try these spiced Biscoff cupcakes topped with creamy Biscoff frosting. Their warm, caramelized flavor is ideal for a cozy morning with your family.
Get the recipe: Biscoff Cupcakes
Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Satisfy your guests’ sweet tooth with these rich peanut butter cupcakes topped with creamy peanut butter frosting. Their nutty flavor is a hit among dessert lovers.
Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Caramel Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting
These moist cupcakes infused with caramel flavor are topped with smooth caramel frosting and caramel popcorn for an extra touch. Their sweet, buttery flavor makes them so good for brunch and dessert boxes!
Get the recipe: Caramel Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting
Cranberry Cupcakes
Stunning and elegant cupcake ideas for Thanksgiving and Christmas, these cranberry cupcakes combine light sweetness, smooth and soft texture and tart, bright flavors of cranberries.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Cupcakes
Nutella Filled Cupcakes
Oh, Nutella! If I could, I would eat the whole jar! But I can do you one better – you can fill these moist cupcakes with a surprise Nutella center, and top them with hazelnut frosting. Their rich, creamy filling adds a decadent touch to your dessert table any time of the year.
Get the recipe: Nutella Filled Cupcakes
Owl Cupcakes
The cutest cupcakes you can make this fall, period! At base, it is a vanilla cupcake with crushed Oreos for texture. But on top, you can make cute owl face with chocolate frosting, add eyes, and coconut feathers.
Get the recipe: Owl Cupcakes
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
These cupcakes are made from scratch with applesauce and caramel, and topped with creamy caramel frosting and a drizzle. They bake in under 25 minutes and are incredibly pretty! A fun fall apple recipe that’s party-ready and kid-approved.
Get the recipe: Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Candy Corn Cupcakes
No holiday season goes by without something candy corn. I love to layer yellow, orange, and white buttercream frosting on top of simple vanilla cupcakes to create the iconic candy corn stripes. Minimal effort, wow effect!
Get the recipe: Candy Corn Cupcakes
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