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100 DIY Cupcake Recipes

From Faux Frosty Cakes to Blazing Frozen Confections

— July 8, 2012 — Lifestyle
If you're worried your trips to the local bakery have become far too frequent, why not indulge away from judgemental eyes with these DIY cupcake recipes.

The world should thank its lucky stars for food bloggers. These culinary titans have given anyone with a computer screen access to a slew of tasty trade secrets. Now, all the Internet is a vivid cookbook full of delicious innovation and sugary self-expression. Regardless of your taste, dietary restrictions, or party theme, you're sure to find the perfect cupcake recipe courtesy of the web. From the flaming Baked Alaska Cupcake to chip-crowned confections, any one of these detailed recipes will have you baking like a pro in no time flat.

Next time you're throwing a birthday party, skip the trip to the bakery and wow your love ones with a batch of cupcakes baked from the heart.
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Banana-Topped Cakes
Banana-Topped Cakes
These Banana Cream Cupcakes are a Fun Remix of the Buttery Classic
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Heavenly Sweet Treats
Heavenly Sweet Treats
'Cupcake Project' Creates Angel Food Cupcakes That are as Good as Gold
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Fromage-Spiked Cakes
Fromage-Spiked Cakes
This Sharp Cheddar Cupcake Shows that Cheese and Sugar Belong Together
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Cute Comedic Confections
Cute Comedic Confections
The Schweddy Balls Cupcakes are Knee-Slappingly Delicious
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Politically Charged Confections
Politically Charged Confections
Choco-pie Wall Street Cupcakes are a Sweet Way to Show Support
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95
Clever Line Casting Cakes
Clever Line Casting Cakes
These Going Fishin' Cupcakes Will Have Your Favorite Fisherman Hooked
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Petite Pasta Cakes
Petite Pasta Cakes
These Apricot Couscous Cupcakes Will Make You Do a Double Take
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Decadent Duo Confections
Decadent Duo Confections
These Coffee and Doughnut Cupcakes Deliver an Intense Eating Experience
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Cereal-Clad Cakes
Cereal-Clad Cakes
These Lucky Charms Cupcakes Are Loaded With Good Fortune
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Sporty Super Bowl Cakes
Sporty Super Bowl Cakes
These Football Themed Cakes are the Perfect Game Day Snack
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Potato-Topped Meaty Desserts
Potato-Topped Meaty Desserts
These Meatloaf Cupcakes Will Entice the Pickiest of Eaters
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Concealed Tannenbaum Cakes
Concealed Tannenbaum Cakes
These Christmas Tree Cupcakes House a Festive Surprise
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Sinfully Spiced Sweets
Sinfully Spiced Sweets
These Creamy Chai Cupcakes Will Warm You from Head to Toe
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Divine Dessert-Shaped Dinners
Divine Dessert-Shaped Dinners
These Mac and Cheese Cupcakes Deliver Playfully Cheesy Bliss
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Corn Chip Cakes
Corn Chip Cakes
These Frito Caramel Cupcakes are the Ideal Salty Sweet Treat
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Milk Ball-Infused Cupcakes
Milk Ball-Infused Cupcakes
These Malted Rocky Road Brownie Cupcakes are a Sinful Sugary Snack
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Nutty Cucumber Cakes
Nutty Cucumber Cakes
Rawdorable's Peanut Butter Pickle Cupcake Requires Courage to Consume
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Stout-Spiked Snack Cakes
Stout-Spiked Snack Cakes
These Beer and Pretzel Cupcakes Will Capture any Brew-Lover's Heart
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Spicy Sauteed Cakes
Spicy Sauteed Cakes
These Apple Pie Cupcakes are the Perfect Indulgence
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Adorable Arctic Treats
Adorable Arctic Treats
These Penguin Cupcakes are Wonderfully Adorable
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Tipsy Refreshing Cakes
Tipsy Refreshing Cakes
These Cucumber Martini Cupcakes Are an Oddity You'll Want to Experien
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Blushing Lemon-Topped Cakes
Blushing Lemon-Topped Cakes
These Raspberry Lemonade Cupcakes are Wonderfully Flirty
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Corn Husk-Clad Cakes
Corn Husk-Clad Cakes
These Chocolate Tamale Cupcakes Will Make Any Fiesta Touch Sweeter
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Diner Beverage Confections
Diner Beverage Confections
These Cherry Coke Float Cupcakes are Wonderfully Nostalgic
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Ice Cream-Inspired Confections
Ice Cream-Inspired Confections
These Banana Split Cupcakes are a Tasty Update of the Diner Classic
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Candy Land Confections
Candy Land Confections
These Cloud Cupcakes by the 'IFeelCook' Blog are Painfully Pretty in Pink
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Deviously Dangerous Desserts
Deviously Dangerous Desserts
These Shards of Glass Cupcakes Will Make Your Next Party a Scream
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Amazing Android-Made Treats
Amazing Android-Made Treats
The Blog Bake Robot is Apparently Written by a Heap of Nuts and Blots
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Sweet Sandwich-Inspired Cakes
Sweet Sandwich-Inspired Cakes
These Fluffer Nutter Cupcakes Deliver a Tempting Taste of Childhood
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Canned Meat Cakes
Canned Meat Cakes
Get Adventurous and Indulge in these Eyebrow-Raising Spam Cupcakes
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Sunny-Side up Desserts
Sunny-Side up Desserts
These Bacon Cupcakes are Topped with an Egg Made of Frosting
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Spicy Poultry Cakes
Spicy Poultry Cakes
The Buffalo Chicken Cupcakes are the Perfect Game Time Snack
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Vino-Soaked Cakes
Vino-Soaked Cakes
These Chocolate and Goat Cheese Cupcakes are Topped with Red Wine
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Sensational Sporty Sweets
Sensational Sporty Sweets
These Basketball Cupcakes Are the Tastiest Way to Enjoy March Madness
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Spicy Condiment Cakes
Spicy Condiment Cakes
These Wasabi and White Chocolate Cupcakes are Bursting with Sweet Heat
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Nutty Compound Confections
Nutty Compound Confections
The Cupcake Project Chocolate Banana Baklava Sweets are Mouthwatering
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Whimsical Winged Cakes
Whimsical Winged Cakes
These Butterfly Cupcakes are a Tasty Way to Welcome Spring
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Savory Irish Cuisine Cakes
Savory Irish Cuisine Cakes
These Potato Rosemary Cupcakes Are an Unexpected St. Patty's Day Treat
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Deliciously Devilled Cakes
Deliciously Devilled Cakes
The Cupcake Project's Potato and Egg Cupcakes Will Surprise and Delight
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Seasonally Succulent Treats
Seasonally Succulent Treats
This Apple Cupcake Recipe is the Perfect Way to Welcome Autumn
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Scrumptious Slider Cakes
Scrumptious Slider Cakes
The Hamburger Cupcakes and Cookie Fries are Deliciously Tricky
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Chip-Crowned Cakes
Chip-Crowned Cakes
These Highway to Heaven Cupcakes are Shamelessly Over-the-Top
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Summer-Inspired Caffeinated Cakes
Summer-Inspired Caffeinated Cakes
These Iced Coffee Cupcakes Taste Like a Glass of Frosty Java
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Concession Stand Confections
Concession Stand Confections
These Strawberry Milkshake Whoppers Cupcakes Are Blushingly Sweet
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Breath-Freshening Bites
Breath-Freshening Bites
The Milk Chocolate Cupcake With Fresh Mint Icing Will Refresh Your Mouth
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Blazing Frozen Confections
Blazing Frozen Confections
These Flaming Baked Alaska Cupcakes Will Make Your Guests' Jaws Drop
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Petite Pastry Hybrids
Petite Pastry Hybrids
These Cranberry and Cheese Danish Cupcakes are Wonderfully Inventive
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Caffeinated Cake Combos
Caffeinated Cake Combos
These Coffee and Doughnut Cupcakes are the Perfect Sugary Collaboration
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Beer-Soaked Baked Treats
Beer-Soaked Baked Treats
These Stout Cupcakes Will Make You a Hero in Your Man's Eyes
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Petite Punctual Cakes
Petite Punctual Cakes
These New Years Eve Cupcakes are a Great Way to Welcome 2012
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Nutty Soda Cakes
Nutty Soda Cakes
These Cocoa-Cola Peanut Butter Cupcakes Pay Tribute to a Classic Southern Snack
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Needle-Skewered Craft Cakes
Needle-Skewered Craft Cakes
These Nifty Knitting Cupcakes Will Wow and Delight Your Sewing Circle
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Sweet Heartfelt Treats
Sweet Heartfelt Treats
These Maraschino Cherry Cupcakes Sport a Cute Heart Cutout
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Greasy Spoon Confections
Greasy Spoon Confections
The Chicken and Waffle Cupcake is Sinfully Sweet and Salty
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Egg Carton Cakes
Egg Carton Cakes
These Bird Nest Cupcakes are the Perfect Spring Surprise
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Kale-Clad Confections
Kale-Clad Confections
These Vegetable Cupcakes Prove That Dessert Can be Nutritious and Delicious
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Eggcellent Hybrid Creations
Eggcellent Hybrid Creations
The Pancake, Bacon and Egg Cupcakes are a Sweet and Savory Delight
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Early Morning Munchies
Early Morning Munchies
This Pop-Tart Cupcake Recipe Combines the Best of Breakfast & Dessert
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Cunningly Cute Noodle Cakes
Cunningly Cute Noodle Cakes
These Chinese Takeout Cupcakes Are Delicious and Deceptive
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Early Bird Cakes
Early Bird Cakes
These Maple French Toast and Bacon Cupcakes are the Perfect Tribute to Breakfast
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Creamy Cocktail Cakes
Creamy Cocktail Cakes
These White Russian Cupcakes are Laden with Liquor
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Cozy Beverage Cakes
Cozy Beverage Cakes
The Hot Chocolate Cupcake Offers a Welcome Reprieve From the Cold
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Fab Film Genre Cakes
Fab Film Genre Cakes
These Spaghetti Western Cupcakes are the Perfect Sweet Treats for Film Buffs
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Micro-Mini Confections
Micro-Mini Confections
The Cupcake Project Adorns Her Macaroon Cupcake with Petit Macaroons
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Concealed Currency Cakes
Concealed Currency Cakes
These Hidden Gold Rainbow Cupcakes are a Sweet and Surprising Treat
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Stacked Stuffed Cakes
Stacked Stuffed Cakes
These Chocolate Oreo Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes Will Capture Your Heart
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Mini Holiday Meal Munchies
Mini Holiday Meal Munchies
Thanksgiving Meal Cupcakes Demonstrate Fun Portion Control
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Holiday Java-Inspired Sweets
Holiday Java-Inspired Sweets
Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes are Inspired by Starbucks
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Triple Threat Cakes
Triple Threat Cakes
These Cupcake Cupcakes are Topped and Stuffed with Delicious Doppelgangers
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Wizardly Chocolate Treats
Wizardly Chocolate Treats
These Cauldron Cakes Hold a Creamy and Magical Center
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Layered Pasta Cakes
Layered Pasta Cakes
These Lasagna Cupcakes Make Dinner Almost as Fun as Dessert
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Bold Brunch-Inspired Confections
Bold Brunch-Inspired Confections
Cupcakes Benedict Places the Classic Egg Dish on Top of a Cake
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Bewitched Baking
Bewitched Baking
The Harry Potter-Themed Butterbeer Cupcake is Magically Delicious
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Festive Hybrid Confections
Festive Hybrid Confections
These Sweet Potato Pie Cupcakes Brings the Magic of Pie to a Tasty Cake
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Kid Cocktail Cakes
Kid Cocktail Cakes
These Shirley Temple Cupcakes Take You on a Trip Down Memory Lane
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Flirty Duo Desserts
Flirty Duo Desserts
These Heart Polka Dot Macaron Cupcakes Are Deliciously Girly
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Blushing Bubblegum Cakes
Blushing Bubblegum Cakes
Blow Pop Cupcakes are the Perfect Girly Treat
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Deceptive Pub Grub Cakes
Deceptive Pub Grub Cakes
These Nacho Mama Cupcakes Will Keep Your Lucky Guest Guessing
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Cheese-Infused Cakes
Cheese-Infused Cakes
These Parmesan Sour Cream Cupcakes Boast a Complex and Delicious Flavor
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Batter-Topped Confections
Batter-Topped Confections
These Monster Cookie Dough Cupcakes Will Delight Your Inner Child
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Fat Tuesday Cakes
Fat Tuesday Cakes
These Mardi Gras Cupcakes Will Have You Partying With the Best of Them
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Flapjack Stacked Cakes
Flapjack Stacked Cakes
These Pancake Cupcakes are the Perfect Way to Celebrate Shrove Tuesday
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Cute Confectionary Hybrids
Cute Confectionary Hybrids
These Coffee Cake Cupcakes Deliver the Power of Two Treats in One
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Breakfast Cereal Cakes
Breakfast Cereal Cakes
These Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes Taste Like the Real Deal
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Tiny Savory Treats
Tiny Savory Treats
These Chicken Pot Pie Cupcakes Will Keep You Snacking Sensibly
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Festive Striped Sweets
Festive Striped Sweets
These Candy Corn Cupcakes are Perfect for Halloween
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Tempting Tasty Tannenbaums
Tempting Tasty Tannenbaums
The Cupcake Christmas Tree is One Delicious Show-Stopper
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Sugary Shelled Cakes
Sugary Shelled Cakes
Crack and Enjoy These Deceptive and Delicious Easter Egg Cupcakes
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Spud Spiked Desserts
Spud Spiked Desserts
These Chocolate Mashed Potato Cupcakes are Deliciously Intriguing
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Campfire Cakes
Campfire Cakes
The Chunky S'mores Dipped Cupcakes are Mouth-Watering
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Christmas Coned Confections
Christmas Coned Confections
'Love From the Oven' Whips up a Disguised Festive Cupcake
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Potted Plant Confections
Potted Plant Confections
These Succulent Cupcakes Will Keep Your Guests Guessing
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Faux Frosty Cakes
Faux Frosty Cakes
Bakerella's Snow Cone Cupcakes are Surprisingly Room Temperature
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Precious Potted Treats
Precious Potted Treats
These Flower Pot Cupcakes Are the Perfect Way to Welcome Spring
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Love-Struck Cakes
Love-Struck Cakes
These Red Velvet Cupcakes are Impaled on Cupid's Arrow
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Confined Cranium Cakes
Confined Cranium Cakes
These Brains in a Jar Cupcakes are Terrifyingly Delicious
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Rad Rabbit Food Cakes
Rad Rabbit Food Cakes
These Sparkly Surprise Carrot Cupcakes Will Keep You Guessing
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Delicious Sugar Combinations
Delicious Sugar Combinations
The Bake It In a Cake Blog Shows You How to Combine Tasty Treats
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Alcoholic Cupcake Recipes
Alcoholic Cupcake Recipes
The Dirty Girl Scout Cupcake is Guaranteed Delicious
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Expressive Animal Confections
Expressive Animal Confections
Bakerella's Panda Cupcakes are the Cutest Way to Get Your Sugar Fix
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