These Fall Cupcake Recipes Are the Season's Sweetest Treats (2024)

The swirled frosting effect is not too difficult to achieve, but the result is absolutely impressive, making these perfect for an after-school snack, or a sell-out item at the bake sale.

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This candy-filled cupcake recipe has just a hint of coffee flavor.

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These light and flavorful cupcakes are just the sweet treat you'll want.

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Pair these delicious little treats with—what else—a hot cup of tea. They're not too sweet, and not too filling.

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Dried cherries, pumpkin pie spice, and of course a cup of the namesake soft drink all go to making The Pioneer Woman's rich, delightfully light treats.

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Your kids will love these wickedly cute cupcakes this Halloween.

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End your Turkey Day feast with some adorably themed cupcakes.

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Calling all cookie monsters: This mashup is for you! This blogger writes that her cookie dough frosting is so good, "you will want to eat by the spoonful."

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The aroma of these spiced cakes baking in the oven will make your kitchen smell heavenly. Enjoy one with a hot cup of chai tea for a true fall treat.

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Mini snickerdoodle cookie toppers are a no-brainer for snickerdoodle cupcakes. It's like having two desserts in one (which we're all about).

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One bite into these "oh-so-fluffy" brown sugar cakes reveals a luscious salted caramel filling. Finished with a salted caramel frosting, caramel drizzle, and caramel candy, it's a seriously decadent treat.

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Harry Potter fans will especially enjoy these wickedly good cupcakes. Featuring butterscotch, chocolate, and treacle (a syrup made from sugar and molasses), this recipe is delicious decadence.

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Your tastebuds will be wowed by this recipe. Pumpkin spice cake is filled with salted caramel, topped with pumpkin spice frosting, and dipped in chocolate.

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The star of these fall cupcakes? Definitely the crumble topping. You might even want to make extra to ensure each cupcake gets plenty.

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Chocolate and pumpkin: Two flavors that are delicious on their own, but even tastier together. Even better is that this recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes.

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Cinnamon, spice, and everything nice is the theme of this "impossible to resist" recipe. The whole batch will be polished off in no time.

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Candied pecans add a sweet and nutty crunch to every bite of these confections. They're so addictive that you'll want to make them as a snack all season long.

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A heaping spoonful of pumpkin pie filling can be found at the center of these rich cupcakes.

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Combine your love of pumpkin-flavored desserts and chocolate with this delicious recipe.

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The best part about these apple-flavored cupcakes is the salted caramel frosting.

Get the recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction.