Thanksgiving Cupcakes for Your Holiday Sweet Treats Table

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Hey there! Looking to add some sweetness to your Thanksgiving gathering? Cupcakes are the perfect choice—easy to serve, sure to impress, and no need for slicing! So, this list is full of Thanksgiving cupcakes you can easily serve at your holiday gatherings to make the event sweeter than ever!

Apple Pie Cupcakes

These apple pie cupcakes are my favorite dessert this fall! They’re easy to make and perfectly capture the cozy Thanksgiving vibes. I’m sure they’ll be a hit at any gatherings! 

Apple Pie Cupcakes That Will Thrill
These cupcakes have only the best from the baking world – rich, aromatic filling, spongy, airy cake, and creamy frosting. What more to ask for, right? They are ready in a swift and even better the next day! 10/10 recommendation for all my fellow apple pie lovers!
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Apple pie cupcakes recipe

Funnel Cake Cupcakes

Funnel cake cupcakes are #1 in my heart. I’m a huge fan of their crunchy crust—I could never get enough of it!! Plus, with the cinnamon touches, this recipe is 100% perfect for Thanksgiving.

Funnel Cake Cupcakes
These are the most festive cupcakes you can make! They are soft, rich, silky, crunchy, and cinnamon-y. The crusty funnels on top pair impeccably with airy sponge and creamy frosting.
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Funnel Cake Cupcakes

Easy Chocoflan Cupcakes

Chocoflan Cupcakes are a marvelous Thanksgiving treat, blending the rich, velvety texture of traditional flan with the deep, sumptuous flavors of chocolate in a single cupcake. Their intriguing ‘impossible cake’ characteristic, where layers swap during baking, adds a delightful surprise, making them not only a delicious dessert option but also a conversation starter at your holiday gathering.

Chocoflan Cupcakes Recipe
These luxury three-layer treats are perfect for the holiday season! They are inspired by Mexican chocoflan cake, which is known as 'impossible cake'! I made it the easier way but still kept a similar taste profile. Cocoa, condensed milk, and vanilla are the chief ingredients!
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Chocoflan Cupcakes recipe

German Chocolate Cake Cupcakes

These cupcakes provide a sumptuous end to any Thanksgiving meal, offering a satisfyingly sweet and textured experience that celebrates the best of American baking creativity, inspired by the legacy of Samuel German.

German Chocolate Cupcakes W/ Frosting
Indulge in rich chocolate muffins topped with a creamy coconut pecan layer, then enveloped in velvety chocolate frosting for a heavenly bite every time.
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German Chocolate Cupcakes with Frosting

Concha Cupcakes

Concha Cupcakes are perfect for Thanksgiving as they bring a unique twist to the table with their soft, brioche-like texture topped with a crispy streusel, inspired by the traditional Mexican sweet bread. Infused with warm holiday spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, plus a hint of orange zest, these cupcakes offer a cozy, comforting taste that perfectly complements the festive season.

Concha Cupcakes Recipe
Concha cupcakes are a perfect blend of Mexican and American cuisine. Sweet bread is fluffy, aromatic, soft, and airy, while the streusel topping is crunchy with a melt-in-the-mouth texture. I was inspired by gingerbread cookies, so they are infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla!
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Concha Cupcakes

Alphonso Mango & Toasted Coconut Cupcakes

If you want to try a new flavor this Thanksgiving aside from the usuals, you should definitely give these mango cupcakes a try! Mangoes are a certified crowd-pleaser, and the toasted coconut adds the perfect touch. 

Alphonso Mango & Toasted Coconut Cupcakes
Moist coconut and mango sponge, topped with a mixture of luscious, thick and creamy alphonso mango and coconut whipped creams, toasted coconut shavings and a cheeky slice of mango!
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Alphonso Mango & Toasted Coconut Cupcakes

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Pumpkin spice cupcakes are an all-time classic when it comes to Thanksgiving treats. I absolutely love the presentation of this recipe, and the cupcakes are irresistibly fluffy and moist (I love fluffy cupcakes!). The whipped cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch! 

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes are the quintessential fall dessert everyone needs! My recipe makes this a simple but delicious treat you will love.
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Pecan Pie Cupcakes

Ah yes, another Thanksgiving classic – pecan pies! The smell of buttery, toasted pecans is just perfect for fall. A must-try! 

Pecan Pie Cupcakes
The perfect holiday cupcake, moist butter pecan cupcakes are topped with fluffy brown sugar cream cheese frosting and loaded with toasted pecans!
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Pecan Pie Cupcakes

Apple Crisp Cupcakes

As mentioned, I love crunchy crusts or toppings! These apple crisp cupcakes deliver just that with a crumble topping that’s simply heavenly – I have no other words!

Apple Crisp Cupcakes
Apple crisp cupcakes made with cinnamon cupcakes, cinnamon buttercream frosting, apple cinnamon filling, and crumble topping.
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Apple Crisp Cupcakes

Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes

Look at these cute and classic mini pumpkin cupcakes! That cream cheese frosting is beyond delicious, I just know it. They’re perfect for any fall party and take less than an hour to make!

Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
From doorstep decorations to luscious lattés, pumpkin is just about everywhere this time of year. And today, you can find it in my newly discovered fall-favorite recipe! Courtney here, and today I’m making mini pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
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Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes

If you can’t get enough of your classic fall drink, why not transform it into a cupcake? Super love! These mini pumpkin cupcakes are topped with the most delicious creamy cinnamon brown sugar frosting!

Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting
Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting…the perfect pairing of fall spices. Autumn in a sweet cupcake!
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Vanilla Chai Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes with Cinnamon Brown Sugar Frosting

Chocolate Pumpkin Cream Filled Cupcakes

The moment I saw the chocolate, I was already sold! These chocolate pumpkin cupcakes with a hidden cream in the center are perfect for fall holiday parties! 

Chocolate Pumpkin Cream Filled Cupcakes
The hidden cream center in the Chocolate Pumpkin Cream Filled Cupcakes will make everyone smile. Great fall recipe for holiday parties!
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Chocolate Pumpkin Cream Filled Cupcakes

Easy Turkey Cupcakes

I’m going to be honest, this cupcake made me genuinely happy because of how cute it looks! And it’s super tasty too! Featuring chocolate cupcakes, rich frosting, and candy decorations, it’s a fun treat for all ages! 

Turkey Cupcakes Recipe
These adorable Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes are easy to make with simple to find candies. A scratch recipe for rich chocolate cupcakes is included.
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Turkey Cupcakes Recipe

Caramel Apple Cupcakes

Last but definitely not least are these caramel apple cupcakes! Packed with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and fresh apples, they’re topped with a caramel drizzle. I can’t get enough of their flavors!

Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Homemade Caramel Sauce
These Caramel Apple Cupcakes are made with a spiced apple cupcake and topped with caramel buttercream icing. They melt in your mouth and are such a delicious apple dessert idea!
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Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Homemade Caramel Sauce

Lots of love and appreciation to the creators of these delicious and sweet cupcakes! You made our Thanksgiving dinners a lot sweeter! 

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