14 Celebration-Worthy Cupcakes and Cakes That Will Wow Your Guests
Make a big impression on any special occasion or celebration when you add these impressive cakes and cupcakes to your menu. From fruit-based to decadent treats, you will find something to suit your sweet tooth craving. These recipes are guaranteed to be a hit with your guests!
Triple Chocolate Cake
Chocolate lovers will drool over this triple chocolate cake recipe, made with mouthwatering chocolate sponge cake, creamy chocolate whipped ganache frosting, and a decadent chocolate ganache drip. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, and after-dinner desserts, this easy-to-make homemade three-layer cake will quickly become a favorite for anyone who tries it!
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White Chocolate Cupcakes
Try these deliciously decadent white chocolate cupcakes with a moist sponge and silky smooth frosting. They’re dainty and elegant but pack a punch of flavor while being balanced in sweetness.
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Pink Velvet Cake
Treat yourself to this gorgeous pink velvet cake that’s beaming with lively pink color and a rich blend of vanilla and cream cheese flavors. It’s the perfect dessert for those who appreciate a touch of elegance and fun in their sweet indulgences. You can whip up this stunning cake in under two hours, so go ahead and add a pop of color and flavor to your next gathering.
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Biscoff Cupcakes
If you love Biscoff, you should definitely try this Biscoff cupcake recipe! Imagine moist cupcakes with caramel, spicy flavors, Biscoff butter filling, and the most delicious Biscoff frosting. Making the Biscoff cupcakes with Biscoff buttercream is not difficult but super easy!
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Lotus Biscoff Cake
This Lotus Biscoff cake recipe combines moist brown sugar sponge cake layers, Biscoff spread, and a luxurious Biscoff buttercream (mousseline cream to be exact). Caramel, cinnamon, brown sugar, and spicy flavor can be found in this Lotus Cake recipe that you can make easily following my step-by-step baking guide.
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Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes
Chocolate caramel cupcakes consist of crazy moist chocolate cupcakes filled with sticky and buttery homemade caramel sauce and covered with a light caramel whipped mascarpone cream frosting. They are fluffy and tender with the most amazing chocolate and caramel notes without being overly sweet.
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Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
The addition of fluffy cream cheese frosting elevates this moist and tender chocolate cake, resulting in a rich and decadent cake; chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting. The recipe is quick and easy, with only 15 minutes needed for preparation before baking. The chocolate flavor is pure and not overly sweet, making it a perfect choice for any chocolate lover.
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Tiramisu Cupcakes
The classic Italian dessert gets a makeover with tiramisu cupcakes. It’s like a mini tiramisu! You won’t believe how rich and silky the mascarpone frosting is, and furthermore, the cocoa powder makes it even better.
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Ferrero Rocher Cake
This Ferrero Rocher cake is the ultimate celebration cake with moist chocolate hazelnut sponges, silky Nutella mousseline cream (cooked chocolate pastry cream enriched with Nutella and butter), lots of crunchy hazelnuts, and crushed Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
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Pink Cupcakes
Pretty as a picture. Pink cupcakes for a baby girl shower are surely a classic and will create a photo-worthy spread. My easy cupcake recipe shows you exactly what to do, and there are no complex ingredients or kitchen equipment. Perfect for beginner bakers.
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Napoleon Cake
Napoleon cake is a showstopping dessert to share. Puff pastry is buttery, crunchy, and delicious and tastes amazing piled in a tower with silky pastry cream between layers. You can coat this easy Napoleon cake in an extra light layer of cream and finely crushed puff pastry pieces, or for a summery touch, garnish this puff pastry layer cake with fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
This easy recipe for moist homemade Strawberry Crunch cupcakes is going to become your new favorite! Flavorful vanilla cupcakes with a simple cream cheese frosting and a yummy, fruity strawberry crunch topping. The highlight of these Strawberry cupcakes is the delicious strawberry shortcake crunch that adds the most amazing texture and flavor to the cupcakes!
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Hazelnut Cake
This is seriously the best hazelnut cake, a festive cake consisting of melt-in-your-mouth buttery hazelnut sponge cakes, and a silky hazelnut mousseline cream that is enriched with hazelnut praline paste. This hazelnut layered cake recipe is easy to follow and results in a delicious, moist cake that will tantalize your taste buds.
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Funfetti Cupcakes
Homemade Funfetti cupcakes are such a fun dessert. They’re full of flavor and crunch and much easier to make than you might think! My super moist vanilla cupcake recipe is studded with rainbow sprinkles and topped with a homemade silky buttercream funfetti frosting to make the best funfetti cupcakes you’ve ever baked.
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