30 Thanksgiving Cupcakes Everyone Will Gobble Right Up
Fun Thanksgiving cupcake ideas for your holiday dessert table! These unique cupcakes make easy Thanksgiving desserts for a crowd.
When it comes to Thanksgiving desserts, pie is the first to come to mind.
But not everyone likes pie, and it’s fun to have a variety of desserts so people can fill their plates with treats.
One dessert that everyone loves is cupcakes!
They’re cute, festive, and individually-portioned, so no one has to stand there handing out slices of pie.
I put together a list of the best and most unique Thanksgiving cupcakes …
… so you feel extra inspired to try some new fall and holiday baking recipes.
These cupcakes for Thanksgiving include recipes for:
- Cute, decorate turkey-themed ideas (for kids of all ages)
- Fall flavored recipes with pumpkin, apple, and maple
- Gourmet bakery-style cupcakes
- Really unique treats you’ve never seen
There’s truly something for everyone, and every type of Thanksgiving celebration or Friendsgiving potluck.
Your dessert is sure to be the hit of the gathering, since no one will be expecting cupcakes.
Let’s check ‘em out!
(🍂 Looking for more tasty Thanksgiving recipes? Check out these Thanksgiving charcuterie board ideas, easy bite-size finger food appetizers, fun Thanksgiving cookies, and easy holiday dips.)
Thanksgiving Cupcake Ideas
Cute Turkey Cupcakes
Everyone will get such a kick out of these adorable turkey-decorated cupcakes.
No one will be able to resist plucking off the candy corn "feathers" and snacking away.
Pecan Pie Cupcakes
Pecan Pie Cupcakes are made with a delicious butter pecan cupcake full of toasted pecans and topped with a brown sugar and cream cheese frosting.
Talk about the perfect fall and Thanksgiving cupcake!
Nutter Butter Turkey Cupcakes
It doesn’t get much cuter than these Nutter Butter Turkey Cupcakes.
They’re a fun project, and will look adorable on your dessert table.
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
With all our favorite elements pie AND cupcakes, these Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes have everything from frosting and cake to filling and pie crust.
They’re so pretty and making the spiced pie leaves is so easy.
Apple Cider Cupcakes
Apple Cider Cupcakes have all the apple cider flavor you love, laced with cinnamon and topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting.
Beautiful texture, and autumn colors and flavors make this the perfect choice for Thanksgiving and all fall gatherings.
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
There’s just something so special about carrot cake, and these Carrot Cake Cupcakes are super easy to make and taste great!
They are topped with decadently rich cream cheese frosting that’s sure to be a hit.
Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes are incredibly moist and packed full of fall flavor.
They're topped with a rich chocolate buttercream frosting and a cute pumpkin truffle.
If you're looking for a fun twist on a fall dessert, this recipe is a must-try!
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Turn everyone’s favorite fall treat - caramel apples - into a delicious cupcake!
Apple cake, cinnamon cream cheese frosting, and an homemade caramel drizzle turn into a fun and beautiful dessert.
Thanksgiving Mickey Cupcakes
Disney-inspired Thanksgiving Mickey cupcakes are sure to bring smiles to your dessert table.
A little fondant and ombre frosting are all it takes to make wow-worthy holiday treats.
Gingersnap Pumpkin Cupcakes
With flavors like a Fall s’more, Gingersnap Pumpkin Cupcakes are chock full of holiday flavor and a delicious marshmallow frosting.
Gingersnap cookies meet pumpkin spice meets marshmallow - what’s not to love?!
Cannoli Cupcakes
Cannoli Cupcakes are a delicious vanilla cupcake filled with a ricotta cannoli filling.
They get topped with a rich and creamy mascarpone frosting and sprinkles of mini chocolate chips for a party in your mouth.
Candy Corn Turkey Cupcakes
With colorful candy corn feathers and the most adorable faces, these Candy Corn Turkey Thanksgiving Cupcakes will get gobbled up in no time.
Make your own homemade recipe, whip up a box mix, or simply decorate some storebought cupcakes!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes are a homemade pumpkin cupcake topped with a rich chocolate frosting made from scratch and lots of mini chocolate chips.
It's such a delicious and easy pumpkin dessert to serve up this Thanksgiving!
Churro Cupcakes
These Churro Cupcakes are the closest you will get to eating a churro without actually eating one.
They have loads of cinnamon in the batter, two cinnamon sugar layers, cinnamon buttercream frosting, and a dusting of even more cinnamon sugar on top.
Caramel Gingerbread Cupcakes
Molasses and brown sugar make this cupcake delicious on its own, but to get the full delicious flavor of this treat, top it with the cream cheese frosting and drizzled caramel sauce.
It’s truly a decadent dessert everyone will love!
Maple Bacon Cupcakes
Maple Bacon Cupcakes have maple syrup baked right into them along with bits of cooked bacon.
It's topped with a swirl of maple frosting and bacon bits. Beyond delicious!
Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes
Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes are soft, delicious, and filled with a tasty surprise.
The banana flavoring paired with the pudding creates a mouth-watering bite that will have guests going back for seconds!
Tiramisu Cupcakes
Tiramisu Cupcakes will be the talk of your holiday dinner. The cakes themselves taste just like ladyfingers and they’re soaked in a mixture of espresso and rum.
Then, they are gloriously topped with mascarpone custard, whipped cream, and chocolate.
Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes
Pumpkin Latte Cupcakes are going to be the hit of your celebration.
Pumpkin pie spice cupcakes are paired with cream cheese frosting and a cup of instant coffee for an irresistible fall-flavored treat.
German Chocolate Cupcakes
German Chocolate Cupcakes are decadent and irresistible!
Amazing chocolate cupcakes get filled with a coconut pecan filling and finally topped with chocolate buttercream, desiccated coconut, and chopped pecans.
Cranberry Orange Cupcakes
Cranberry Orange Cupcakes are the perfect light and fluffy cupcake, with all the right holiday cranberry flavor.
With the sugared cranberries on top, they’ll look stunning on your Thanksgiving dessert table.
Butterscotch Cupcakes
These decadent Butterscotch Cupcakes are made with plenty of butter and brown sugar, just like butterscotch sauce.
Their unmistakable butterscotch flavor is always a crowd-pleaser!
Edible Cookie Dough Cupcakes
Edible Cookie Dough Cupcakes have so much flavor. They combine two incredible desserts into a treat that no one will forget.
Make a double batch, because trust me - they’re that good!
Apple Pie Cupcakes
Do you prefer apple pie or cupcakes for dessert? Why choose when you can have the best of both worlds!
These Apple Pie Cupcakes are soft and fluffy cinnamon infused cupcakes with a surprise apple pie filling in the center.
Pumpkin Ale Cupcakes
Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes get a burst of flavor from your favorite pumpkin ale.
They’re topped with maple frosting for the perfect fall cupcake.
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes
Snickerdoodle Cupcakes are super moist and delicious!
They pack the same cinnamon sugar punch as the famous cookies, but have the added benefit of buttercream frosting.
White Chocolate Cupcakes
These cupcakes for the true white chocolate lover! Both melted white chocolate and white chocolate chips get mixed into the cupcake batter.
They are simple to make, moist, light, and so delicious!
Mini Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Ring in the season and upcoming holidays with our sweet Mini Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes!
These fun mini-sized treats literally taste like you’re biting into a slice of homemade pumpkin pie.
Eggnog Cupcakes
Kick off the holiday season right with these Eggnog Cupcakes, loaded with eggnog flavor.
Topped with a sweet and velvety smooth eggnog frosting, these are basically an award-winning cupcake recipe that no one will forget.
Chocolate Cupcakes with Maple Pecan Buttercream
Chocolate Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream are to die for!
The rich dark chocolate pairs unexpectedly well with the sweet maple flavor.
Boston Cream Cupcakes
Boston Cream Cupcakes are yummy yellow cupcakes, filled with a vanilla cream pudding, then topped with amazing chocolate ganache.
What could be better, and great for a holiday!
Spiced Candy Apple Cupcakes with Crunchy Caramel Frosting
Spiced Candy Apple Cupcakes have everything you love about Fall.
The gorgeous fall colors and pecan pie flavor, apple sauce, spices and caramel all in one little cupcake.
The caramel frosting is slightly crunchy from the brown sugar and adds something so special.
Pumpkin Cupcakes
Pumpkin Cupcakes are fluffy, moist eggless cupcakes loaded with pure pumpkin and cinnamon!
Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting with a mild tang, this pumpkin cupcakes recipe is the perfect blend of spice and sweetness!
Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes
Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes are vanilla cream soda cupcakes with a butterscotch cream soda frosting.
It's the perfect cupcake for a gathering full of Harry Potter fans, and it could be a fun Thanksgiving tradition to watch the movie after dinner.
Cinnamon Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
These easy Cinnamon Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are moist and delicious, and dusted with a perfect cinnamon sugar topping.
They're definitely an upgrade to a traditional vanilla cupcake and a MUST for cinnamon lovers!
Ready to try some fun Thanksgiving cupcakes?
I hope this list of unique cupcakes for Thanksgiving has given you tons of inspiration for new recipes to try.
From turkey-themed decorated cupcakes, to sophisticated recipes with maple, there’s something for every baking skill level!
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