If you’re looking for the perfect cupcakes for the fall season, I’ve got you covered! These cupcakes are great for fall festivals, bake sales, Thanksgiving dessert spreads, and more!
From pumpkin spice to apple pie, you’ll find the best fall cupcakes here! So grab your cupcake liners, a muffin tin, and a piping bag, and let the baking begin!
Best Fall Cupcakes
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Cake Mix Cupcakes With Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting
This easy cupcake recipe pairs boxed cake mix with a whipped cream cheese frosting flavored with pumpkin and cinnamon. Each moist vanilla cupcake is then topped with a candy pumpkin for an extra special touch.
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LOLO’s Home Kitchen
Apple Cider Cupcakes With Brown Sugar Frosting
Growing up in New Jersey, we couldn't wait to visit the apple orchards every fall and indulge in everything apple cider, so I have to say I have a little soft spot for these cupcakes. Paired with a delightful brown sugar cream cheese frosting, they have the perfect combination of flavors.
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3
Stef’s Eats and Sweets
Double Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes
A classic coffee shop drink takes on cupcake form in this deliciously simple recipe. If you can't get enough of that famous coffee chain's caramel macchiato, yeah you know the one, then you've got to try this recipe. Using boxed cake mix and instant coffee make prep a breeze!
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Broken Oven Baking
Sweet Potato Cupcakes With Toasted Meringue Frosting
When it comes to baking sweet treats, pumpkin puree may be your fall go-to, but don't underestimate sweet potatoes! They give these cupcakes a beautiful color and flavor.
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5
Marathons and Motivation
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
The kids will have a blast making these vibrant green apple cupcakes with real pieces of caramel apple on top! This treat is perfect for all your fall gatherings.
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6
Cutefetti
Mini Turkey Cupcakes
These tiny cupcakes have to be one of the cutest fall treats ever. Plus, they're incredibly easy to make using store-bought mini cupcakes and candy decorations. It's the best hack for a holiday like Thanksgiving when you're running out of room in your oven!
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Spend With Pennies
Mini Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Biting into one of these delicious treats is like indulging in a slice of pumpkin pie for a unique twist on everyone's favorite holiday dessert. They're even topped with whipped cream instead of traditional frosting so you get the full experience.
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HodgePodge Hippie
Scarecrow Cupcakes
When it comes to fall-themed cupcakes, you've got to give these cuties a try! They're super fun to make and are great for a family project. Make them with chocolate or vanilla cupcakes or a mixture of both.
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Dollop of Dough
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting
These elegant cupcakes are full of delicious pumpkin flavor and warm spices and are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, creating the ultimate fall treat. They're perfect for any special occasion and make a great addition to the dessert portion of your Thanksgiving menu.
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Recipes From a Pantry
Bourbon Spice Cupcakes
Bourbon naturally has notes of vanilla and caramel that perfectly complement sweet treats. This recipe features bourbon in both the cupcakes and the vanilla buttercream frosting for a flavorful, indulgent dessert.
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11
Like Mother Like Daughter
French Toast Cupcakes
Breakfast meets dessert in this delicious fall cupcake recipe. With the warm flavors of maple and cinnamon, this tasty treat is perfect for this time of year.
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12
The Benson Street
Turkey Cupcakes
These Thanksgiving cupcakes are the perfect festive treat for your holiday dessert table! Homemade chocolate cupcakes are topped with homemade chocolate frosting and then decorated to look like cute little turkeys!
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In the Kitch
Pumpkin Cupcakes
If you can't get enough pumpkin, you'll love that these pumpkin-flavored cupcakes are topped with pumpkin buttercream for ultimate pumpkin-y goodness! Decorate them with fall-colored sprinkles or candies and serve at all your autumn gatherings.
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14
My Happy Bakes
Maple Bacon Cupcakes
if you thought maple cupcakes sounded good, they just got even better thanks to the addition of candied bacon! The combination of sweet and salty is a match made in heaven! Topped with a maple buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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The Soccer Mom Blog
Apple Pie Cupcakes
It doesn't get much better than perfectly moist cupcakes stuffed with apple pie filling and topped with cinnamon frosting! These decadent cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any fall gathering.
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Milky Way Midnight Cupcakes With Caramel Frosting
Chocolate cupcakes are stuffed with Milky Way Midnight candies and topped with caramel frosting and caramel sauce for the perfect fall sweet treat. They also make a great Halloween dessert!
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Veggie Inspired
Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes
If you're entertaining a friend or family member who's vegan or has a dairy or egg allergy or intolerance, these vegan cupcakes will save the day! These moist cupcakes are perfectly spiced, and are topped with a non-dairy cinnamon buttercream.
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