Bunches of Birthday Cupcakes

The Best Birthday Cupcakes

Birthday Cupcake ideas, recipes and accessories to help you choose and make the best birthday cupcakes ever.

Find links to the cutest, best tasting cupcakes found on the web, specialty cupcake pans, photos to help give you cupcake decorating ideas and inspiration, cupcake accessories and more.

Birthday cupcakes are easy to make and much more fun than a plain old birthday cake. Find your favorites here!

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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Birthday Cupcakes From FamilyFun.com

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FamilyFun.com has some of the cutest birthday cupcake recipes I've found online. Take a look!

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.

Have a Cupcake Birthday Party

Cupcake Birthday Party Package

Cupcake Party Deluxe Box - $ 44.99
Our Cupcake Deluxe Party Box includes everything you need to throw the perfect party for your little one and 7 guests! Contents include full tableware for 8, a variety of Cupcake party decorations, and birthday candles.

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: $24.28 (as of 07/13/2009)

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

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.

A Gift for the Little Cupcake Maker

Girl Gourmet Deluxe Cupcake Maker Deluxe Set

Give the birthday child the gift of learning how to make their own delicious cupcakes.
Set uses your microwave for perfectly safe cooking fun.
They create edible cupcakes while learning basic cooking skills.

Girl Gourmet Deluxe Cupcake Maker Deluxe Set

Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

Making cupcakes is easy! For ages 8+.
Mix, cook in your microwave, frost and decorate
Deluxe set comes with many extras!
2 carriers, 2 extra cupcake mixes, 2 extra frostings, extra sprinkles and bonus frosting tip set!
Microwave safe baking in 30 seconds

Cupcakes from the Cake Mix Doctor

Cake Mix Doctor Cupcake Cookbook

Make cupcakes that taste like they came from scratch with this fantastic cupcake cookbook.

Cupcakes: From the Cake Mix Doctor

by: Anne Byrn

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/13/2009)

"Wizard cupcakes are fun at a Harry Potter Birthday Party!"

Wizard Cupcakes

Heart Shaped Cupcake Pan

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: (as of 07/13/2009)

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.
Easy Cute Birthday Cupcakes: Create the cutest birthday cupcakes ever using candy, frosting, boxed cake mix, and a little imagination.
Find the information and inspiration you need right here to help you easily decorate delicious...
Cupcakes: Discover the fun of making and decorating cupcakes! Begin with your favorite cupcake flavor. Try flavor combinations like chocolate with peanut butter filling or carrot cake with cream cheese

Serve Your Birthday Cupcakes in Style

Birthday in a Box Party Packages

Princess Deluxe Box - $ 39.99
From: Birthday in a Box

Mickey's Clubhouse Deluxe Box - $ 42.99
From: Birthday in a Box

Race Cars Deluxe Box - $ 42.99
From: Birthday in a Box

Ocean Adventure Deluxe Box - $ 42.99
From: Birthday in a Box

Curious George Deluxe Box - $ 40.99
From: Birthday in a Box

Star Wars III Deluxe Box - $ 39.99
From: Birthday in a Box

Soccer Party Deluxe Box - $ 35.99
From: Birthday in a Box

This is just a small sample of the many Birthday Party packages available. Visit

to see the entire selection.

"Take a look at these beautiful birthday cupcakes!"

Flickr Photos of Beautiful Birthday Cupckaes

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

Birthday cupcakes for a 75th birthday. by kylie lambert (Le Cupcake)

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

Nautical Themed Cupcakes designed for a magazine shoot! by kylie lambert (Le Cupcake)

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

Mini Birthday Cupcake

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2009 Cupcake Calendar

Cute Cupcake Calendar

Cupcakes 2009 by candystore
Design your own personalized photo calendars online with Zazzle
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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: $7.45 (as of 07/13/2009)

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

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

Grown Up Birthday Cupcake Favorites

These cupcakes may not excite the kiddies but the grown ups at your party will go wild. Take a look at some of these decadent delights that I've found at various blogs across the web.

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

Cupcakes Making News

House of Sweets' Cupcake Cafe Opens: By John Linn in Cheap Eats, First Bites House of Sweets - the nostalgic cupcake bakery attached to Delray's House of Vintage - opened its new Cupcake Cafe ...
Sweet Cake makes anything look like a huge cupcake: You know those cupcake wrappers? Yeah this is like that but much much larger. Apparently the idea behind ?Sweet Cake? is to make anything and everything ...
Far from Cupcake, Oklahoma's Non-Conference Schedule Could Offer ...: OU was once one of the offenders that notoriously scheduled cupcakes but has made huge strides in the past few years in scheduling big-name teams from ...
Dubai's hottest new cupcake boutique announces its opening in Jumeirah: This 'one of a kind' boutique offers a unique and wide range of speciality cupcakes. To satisfy your sweet tooth, Sweet Stuff offers something for everyone. ...

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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

Cupcake Cookbooks

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

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 07/13/2009)

125 Best Cupcake Recipes

by: Julie Hasson

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/13/2009)

Betty Crocker Just Cupcakes: 100 Recipes for the Way You Really Cook (Betty Crocker Books)

by: Betty Crocker Editors

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/13/2009)

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

Cooking 101 - How to make Cupcakes

An instructional video how to make cupcakes, with chef Gayle.

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Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate Cupcakes: Cupcakes are about having your own little cake that you do not have to share. Did you know that the name "cup cake" was first used, not to describe its size, but to how the cake's ingredients were measured?

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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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

Birthday Cupcakes Art Print

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