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• Cupcake Stand
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• Family Fun Party Fun Cupcakes
• Wizard Cupcakes
• Mini Castle Cupcake Pan
• Disney Princess Cupcake Holders
• Shaped Cupcake Pans
• That Was the Best Party Ever!
• Best Birthday Cupcakes from Around the Web
• Flickr Photos of Beautiful Birthday Cupckaes
• Reusable Silicone Cupcake Liners
• Cupcake Cake Pan
• Cupcake Cookbooks
• Grown Up Birthday Cupcake Favorites
• Cupcake Pedestals
• Barefoot Contessa Cupcake Mix
• Baby Bundt Cake Cupcake Pan
• Cupcake Cookbooks
• Laser-Cut Cupcake Holders
• How to Make Cupcakes Video
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• Cupcake Dessert Plates
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Birthday Cupcake Ideas 

Birthday cupcakes are perfect for serving at birthday parties, school functions, dinner-out or birthday pic-nics.

Most of the cupcakes found on this page can be made using a simple box mix, frosting and some edible accessories.

Follow the recipes exactly or use your imagination to make the best birthday cupcakes ever!

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Make a Cupcake Big Enough to Feed the Whole Party! 

This is the ultimate cupcake! Perfect for the cupcake lover in your life. Imagine their surprise when they see this huge homemade cupcake.

Wilton Giant Cupcake Pan

Amazon Price: $30.99 (as of 07/20/2008)

Creates a big 3-D cupcake for the whole party to share! Assemble top and bottom cake halves with a thin layer of icing. Professional weight, cast aluminum for exceptional detail. Premium non-stick surface for easy release and cleanup. Now were talking cupcake! Forget jumbo or king size. Instead, create a sensation with a stunning cupcake to beat all the others - the super duper cupcake. Made with a special dimensional cake pan, your cupcake will be 7-1/4 dia. x 7-1/2 tall

Birthday Cupcakes From FamilyFun.com 

Animal Themes

FamilyFun: Fish Food Cupcakes Recipe - and More Family Fun

These "fish food" cupcakes are worth swimming to the top for.

FamilyFun: Froggy Cupcakes Recipe - and More Family Fun

These adorable bullfrogs will leave the kids hopping for more.

FamilyFun: Cake Decorating: March Lion & Lamb Cupcakes (Desserts) - and More Family Fun

Here's a clever, delicious way to celebrate the change from winter to spring.

FamilyFun: Penguin Cupcakes Recipe - and More Family Fun

Your guests will waddle in for some yummy penguin cupcakes.

FamilyFun: Polar Bear Cubcakes Recipe - and More Family Fun

Here's how to make your own irresistible trio of Polar Bear Cubs, starting with Mama Bear.

FamilyFun: E is For Elephant Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake shaped like an elephant.

FamilyFun: H is for Hedgehog Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake shaped like a hedgehog.

FamilyFun: K is For Kitty Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake shaped like a kitty.

FamilyFun: P is For Pig Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake shaped like a pig.

FamilyFun: S is For Shark Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

The kids will want to take huge bites out of these cupcakes.

FamilyFun: U Is For Unicorn Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake shaped like a unicorn.

FamilyFun: Z Is For Zoo Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake shaped like a zoo.

FamilyFun: Y Is For Yellow Jacket Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake that looks like a yellow jacket.

FamilyFun: L is For Ladybug Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake shaped like a ladybug.

Cupcake Stand 

Boston Warehouse 18-c. Cupcake Stand

Serve your cupcakes with flare on this three-tiered white metal tower. Perfect for parties, baby showers, girl's night or family occasions! Holds 18 cupcakes! Measures 19 x 12.5-in. Hand wash with soap and warm water.





Boston Warehouse 18-c. Cupcake Stand

Cupcake Carriers 

Oneida 24-c. Cupcake Carrying Case

A must have for the baker, this innovative carrying case allows for easier transport cupcakes and muffins to picnics, parties and other events. The locking lid and easy grip handle assure safe and secure transport. Holds 24 cupcakes. Includes non-stick 12-cup muffin pan.





Oneida 24-c. Cupcake Carrying Case


Imaginaton International Inc. Cupcake Courier, Blue

Bakeware item that transports up to 36 Cupcakes or Muffins as well as removable trays to carry a layered cake.





Imaginaton International Inc. Cupcake Courier, Blue


Imaginaton International Inc. Cupcake Courier, Yellow

Bakeware item that transports up to 36 Cupcakes or Muffins as well as removable trays to carry a layered cake.





Imaginaton International Inc. Cupcake Courier, Yellow

Family Fun Party Fun Cupcakes 

FamilyFun: Pajama Party Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Perfect for any sleepover party, these cupcakes can be decorated to resemble best friends.

FamilyFun: Psychedelic Cupcakes Recipe - and More Family Fun

These cupcakes are truly to 'dye' for.

FamilyFun: Popcorn Cupcakes Recipe - and More Family Fun

Everyone will be popping up for these yummy treats.

FamilyFun: Teletubbies Cupcakes Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a birthday cake that looks like a teletubbie.

FamilyFun: A is for Apple Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake shaped like an apple.

FamilyFun: Balloon Cupcakes Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make cupcakes that look like a bunch of balloons.

FamilyFun: C is For Clown Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake shaped like a clown.

FamilyFun: D is for Desert Island Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake shaped like a desert island.

FamilyFun: G is for Grapes Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake shaped like a bunch of grapes.

FamilyFun: Q is For Queen Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake into a queen.

FamilyFun: Tic Tac Yum Cupcakes Recipe - and More Family Fun

Everyone will be game for these Tic Tac cupcake treats.

FamilyFun: X Is For Xylophone Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake that is shaped like a xylophone.

FamilyFun: Wizard Cupcakes Recipe - and More Family Fun

The kids will enjoy these magical cupcakes.

FamilyFun: I is For Ice-Cream Cone Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake shaped like an ice-cream cone.

FamilyFun: J is For Jell-O Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake made of Jell-O.

FamilyFun: Recipes: Rose Basket Cupcake (Dessert) - and More Family Fun

See what's in bloom with these rose cupcakes.

FamilyFun: F is For Flower Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make a cupcake shaped like a flower.

FamilyFun: N is For Nest Cupcake Recipe - and More Family Fun

Make cupcakes shaped like a mini monster, a nest, or an octopus.

Mini Castle Cupcake Pan 

Perfect for your little Prince of Princess

Nordic Ware Castles Cakelette Pan



(By:-NordicWare) Castles Cakelette Pan

Disney Princess Cupcake Holders 

Disney's Princess Fairy Tale Friends Cupcake Holders (6 count)

"Disney's Princess Fairy Tale Friends Cupcake Holders have all 6 princesses with each one holding a cupcake: Ariel, Snow White, Jasmine, Belle, Aurora and Cinderella. Holders are made of cardboard and measure approximately 5.75"" wide x 5.75"" high x 3.5"" deep with a place to put your fairy-tale friend's name in the front. This is an officially licensed (c) Disney product."





Disney's Princess Fairy Tale Friends Cupcake Holders (6 count)

Shaped Cupcake Pans 

NordicWare Sweetheart Rose Pan


Nordic Ware Sweetheart Rose Muffin Pan



(By:-NordicWare) Sweetheart Rose Pan makes a perfect bouquet of a dozen little muffins great for any occasion It makes 12 perfect rose buds that are the perfect portion for kids or adults The pan and the cakes are truly works of art The heat reflective exteriors allow for uniform browning so as to enhance our unique Bundt Cake designs High quality non-stick interiors allows for better release and easy clean-up 12- 1/2 cup capacity muffins 12 25 x 6 Made of Cast Aluminum Limited Lifetime Warranty Made in the U S A

Berndes 10-c. Mini Heart Cake Pan

Mini Heart Cake Pan, 10-c.





Berndes 10-c. Mini Heart Cake Pan

That Was the Best Party Ever! 

This book is organized by age, and then by theme -- as an early childhood educator, her observations on what a one, two, three, four or five year old will like and put up with are absolutely right on! Wish I'd had this book to plan my childs first three birthday parties. She has great age appropriate activities, as well as organizing checklists.
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That Was the Best Party Ever! How to Give Birthday Parties Kids Will Never Forget

by Sharron Krull

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/20/2008)

Paperback: 259 pages
Publisher: Play Power (January 1, 1995)
Language: English

Best Birthday Cupcakes from Around the Web 

Birthday Cupcakes from Betty Crocker

Birthday Cupcake recipe from BettyCrocker.com

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes from Betty Crocker

Ice Cream Cone Cupcake recipe from BettyCrocker.com

Birthday Cupcakes Recipe: Recipes: RecipeTips.com

Birthday Cupcakes Recipe from the Recipes Section on RecipeTips.Com

Really Cute Cupcakes

Spring is here! Celebrate with these fantastic frosted treats for kids.

10 Cutest Cupcakes

10 Cutest Cupcakes Slideshow

Sew Darn Cute: S'mores Cupcakes

S'Mores Cupcakes,

Cute Cupcakes — Chocolate Chipped

Cute Cupcakes Jack Of All Cupcakes: Black Bottom Cupcakes

B-Boy Cupcakes are too cute too eat - Slashfood

B-Boy Cupcakes are too cute too eat

Cream Filled Cupcakes

Cream Filled Cupcake Recipe from Martha Stewart on marthastewart.com.

Flickr Photos of Beautiful Birthday Cupckaes 

Matilda and Jeff made these amazing cupcakes for my birthday. There are 45 in th...

Made last night & this morning. Heaven cupcakes with cream cheese icing ...

I did these today for a New Idea Magazine kids shoot. They wanted a nautical the...

Mini Birthday Cupcake

Chocolate and vanilla iced cupcakes topped with a fondant flower for a birthday ...

my first-ever catering stint-- 20 vanilla cupcakes and 20 chocolate banana caram...

one dozen chocolate cupcakes, half with vanilla buttercream, half with chocolate...

cupcakes i made for a friends daughter to take to school on her birthday.

For Bridal Expo

Cupcake order for a birthday party.

Very rushed (as usual) so I did the same design that I've done before. I had to...

I made a couple dozen cupcakes for my birthday party.

Cupcakes for a 30th birthday (male).

Reusable Silicone Cupcake Liners 

MIU 24-pc. Cupcake Liners, Multi

These silicone mini cupcake liners are reusable and great for making muffins, cupcakes and caramels. Each set comes in 4-Red, 4-Orange, 4-Yellow, 4-Green, 4-Light blue and 4-Royal blue. Heat resistant up to 650 degrees Fahrenheit, the food grade silicone is FDA approved and will not retain the taste, color or odor of food. These are dishwasher safe on the top shelf.





MIU 24-pc. Cupcake Liners, Multi

Cupcake Cake Pan 

This cute cupcake cake pan makes a cupcake big enough to please everyone!

Wilton Cupcake Pan

Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/20/2008)

Here's a "cupcake" cake that's big enough for the whole crowd to eat. Bake and decorate it to look like your favourite party cupcake only bigger! Create endless colour and flavour combinations. Includes decorating suggestions.
Holds one cake mix.
Aluminum.

Cupcake Cookbooks 

Artful Cupcake






Hello, Cupcake!






Cupcake Magic






125 Best Cupcake Recipes






Cupcake Heaven

Grown Up Birthday Cupcake Favorites 

Cupcake Bakeshop by Chockylit: Papaya-Coconut Cupcakes with Ginger-Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

Grown up Cupcakes featuring Papaya-Coconut Cupcakes with Ginger-Lime Cream Cheese Frosting.

A Most Grown-up Cupcake (SHF #28) (A Spoonful of Sugar)

Nutmeg scented cupcakes with caramel ganache from: A Spoonful of Sugar

Culinary.net : Online Features - Cupcakes All Grown Up - 05581

Cupcakes all Grown Up featuring Key West Cupcakes, Strawberry and Cream Cupcakes and Molten Chocolate Mini Cakes

LJWorld.com / Grown-up cupcakes satisfy inner child

Key lime macadamia nut cupcakes, Caramel apple cupcakes, and Lavendar pink grapefruit cupcakes

My kitchen diary: Sweet weekend

Cappuccino cupcakes

Cupcake Pedestals 

Wilton Set of 4 Cupcake Pedestals

Give your cupcakes a lift and show off your desserts with these fun plastic display pedestals! Easy to assemble - twist the top platform onto the stem base. Cupcake Pedestals perfectly display cupcakes, muffins, party favors and more - or turn the pedestal over for the perfect ice cream cone holder!





Wilton Set of 4 Cupcake Pedestals

Barefoot Contessa Cupcake Mix 

Barefoot Contessa Set of 2 Coconut Cupcake Mix

This is probably the most asked for recipe from all the Barefoot Contessa specialties. Flavorful, moist coconut cake and the most delicious cream cheese frosting%u2026the kind that makes you want to lick the bowl yourself. Lots of shredded coconut is included to top these favorite cupcakes.





Barefoot Contessa Set of 2 Coconut Cupcake Mix


Barefoot Contessa Set of 2 Chocolate Cupcake with Chocolate Frosting

When indulging in chocolate cake it should always be the best. These cupcakes are one of Ina Garten's favorites, especially with the buttery smooth chocolate frosting swirled on top. Simply scrumptious!





Barefoot Contessa Set of 2 Chocolate Cupcake with Chocolate Frosting


Barefoot Contessa Set of 2 Vanilla Cupcake & Milk Chocolate Frosting

These cupcakes are one of Ina Garten's favorites, with the buttery smooth chocolate frosting swirled on top of the fluffly vanilla cupcake. Simply scrumptious! Along with top-selling cookbook author and Food Network star Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa, Stonewall Kitchen has developed this line of specialty foods. With this collection of Ina's favorites, you can make her delicious recipes in minutes. How easy is that?





Barefoot Contessa Set of 2 Vanilla Cupcake & Milk Chocolate Frosting


Barefoot Contessa Set of 2 Chocolate Cupcake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Chocolate and peanut butter together%u2026everyone's favorite. Deep chocolate cupcakes and a creamy peanut butter frosting all in one simple box mix.





Barefoot Contessa Set of 2 Chocolate Cupcake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Baby Bundt Cake Cupcake Pan 

Nordic Ware Bundt Brownie Cupcake Pan



(By:-NordicWare) Bundt Brownie Cupcake Pan Makes twelve 1/4 cup cupcakes 9 in x 14 in

Cupcake Cookbooks 

Check out these great cupcake recipe cookbooks to find even more great birthday cupcake ideas.

Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook

by Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero, Isa Moskowitz, Terry Romero

Amazon Price: $18.15 (as of 07/20/2008)

Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule

by Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero

Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 07/20/2008)

Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock

by Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Isa Moskowitz

Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 07/20/2008)

Laser-Cut Cupcake Holders 

"Seashells" Laser-Cut Cupcake Holders (Set of 50)

Cupcakes are the newest dessert craze at weddings these days, and a beach wedding is no exception. Kick your seaside gala up a notch by serving your nicely iced cupcakes in these ""Seashells"" Cupcake Holders! Weddings are just one of the many beachside or beach-themed occasions where these cupcake holders can make a statement about your sense of style-birthday parties, family reunions, picnics, barbecues, Quinceaneras, and dinner parties. The detail in the laser-cut design enhances the starfish, sand dollars and the variety of seashells that adorn the tops of these latte-colored cupcake holders, which come in a set of 50. Easy assembly.





"Seashells" Laser-Cut Cupcake Holders (Set of 50)


"Filigree" Laser-Cut Cupcake Holders (Set of 50)

Inspired by tradition and elegance, the ""Filigree"" Cupcake Holders will take your wedding reception's dessert table to another level of loveliness. The intricate laser-cut design, with its flourishes and scrolls, also make these white cupcake holders a wonderful addition to your desserts at rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, bridal showers, tea and garden parties, Mother's Day parties and more. The cupcake holders come in a set of 50. Easy assembly.





"Filigree" Laser-Cut Cupcake Holders (Set of 50)


"Butterflies" Laser-Cut Cupcake Holders (Set of 50)

If you're still deciding whether to serve cupcakes for dessert at your upcoming event, these enchanting ""Butterflies"" Cupcake Holders should help make up your mind! Perfect for spring, summer and garden weddings, as well as bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, baby showers, Mother's Day lunches, Easter parties, and more, these elegant, white cupcake holders feature an exquisite laser-cut design that turns a simple cupcake into an impressive and delightful treat. The cupcake holders come in a set of 50. Easy assembly.





"Butterflies" Laser-Cut Cupcake Holders (Set of 50)

How to Make Cupcakes Video 

Cupcake Kits 

Sassafras Cupcake Making Kit

Our mini kits are an offshoot of our deluxe boxed baking kits and include the bare necessities to create delicious treats. Kit comes complete with gift box and includes: ApronCupcake PanSprinklesFrostingCupcake MixWooden SpoonPaper LinersMeasuring CupRhyming Recipe/Instruction Book





Sassafras Cupcake Making Kit


Sassafras Kids' Mini Cupcake Kit

Kit includes: Paper Hat, Sprinkles, Frosting, Cupcake Mix, Wooden Spoon, Paper Liners, Rhyming Recipe, and Instructions BookClear Vinyl Bag





Sassafras Kids' Mini Cupcake Kit


DelightfulDeliveries.com Mrs. Beasley's® Decorate Birthday Cupcake Kit





DelightfulDeliveries.com Mrs. Beasley's® Decorate Birthday Cupcake Kit


Toysmith 9-pc. Bella Bistro Cutie Cupcake Baker

The cutest cupcake set ever comes with a 6-cup mini baking pan, container of 200 colorful paper baking cups, icing decorator with 6 interchangeable tips and four delicious exclusive Bella Bistro recipes. Pan is non-stick and dishwasher safe. Ages 6 and up . Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts which may represent a choking hazard. Cooking requires Adult Supervision. Wash all items thoroughly before each use. Always wash with non-abrasive cleaner. Do not use in microwave.





Toysmith 9-pc. Bella Bistro Cutie Cupcake Baker

Cupcake Dessert Plates 

Rosanna Set of 4 Cupcake Dessert Plates

With a sweet scalloped edge and hand-drawn design, our dessert plates celebrate a decadent indulgence. Product Features: Made of sturdy stoneware Dishwasher and microwave safe Comes in a round gift box.





Rosanna Set of 4 Cupcake Dessert Plates

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