Fall cupcakes bring the cozy, comforting flavors of the season into easy to make treats. From cinnamon to apple flavors, these cupcakes are perfect for celebrating autumn’s rich flavors and vibrant colors.
Fall-inspired cupcakes feature seasonal ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, apples, and, of course, pumpkin. With warm, spiced frostings and decorations like caramel drizzles, these cupcakes capture the essence of fall.
We’ve selected these fall cupcake ideas based on their seasonal flavors, ease to make and ability to serve at parties. Whether for a holiday gathering or a cozy fall treat, these cupcakes will be the perfect addition to your autumn celebrations.
Rumchata Cupcakes
Rumchata cupcakes are made from a moist cinnamon liqueur infused cupcake that is topped with a rumchata flavored buttercream and sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
Why its good: These include a perfect combination of cinnamon and spice flavors perfect for the fall season.
Turkey Cupcakes
These adorable turkey cupcakes are such a cute addition to parties and get togethers. The moist chocolate cupcake is topped with icing and decorated to look like, well a turkey, of course.
Why they're good: these are a super cute decorated cupcake that is easy to customize with your own candies and decorations of choice. Plus, you can make them even faster by using cake mix, if desired.
Nutella Cupcakes
Yummy nutella cupcakes are the perfect combination of chocolate and hazelnut flavors which are great for fall. These moist cupcakes are topped with a sweet and decadent nutella buttercream frosting as well.
Why they're good: even though these look decadent, they are pretty easy to make. And, you can make large batches if you need a lot for parties.
Cookie Butter Cupcakes
These fluffy, moist and scrumptious cookie butter cupcakes are just so good. Topped with cookie butter buttercream frosting, they are decadent, sweet with hints of warm spices.
Why they're good: the sweet and warm flavors of Biscoff fit in the season perfectly. Plus, these are easy to make in large batches for a crowd.
Cinnamon Cupcakes
These warmly spiced, sweet and fluffy cinnamon cupcakes are so delicious. Topped with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon in the fluffy cinnamon buttercream frosting.
Why they're good: the warm spice of cinnamon infused in both the cupcakes themselves as well as the frosting is perfect for the season. These cupcakes look fancy, but are easy to make.
Mini Cupcakes
Mini cupcakes are an adorable, small version of a regular sized cupcake. These super cute cupcakes are fluffy, sweet and easy to make.
Why they're good: these make a super cute, small individual serving dessert. Additionally, you can easily customize them anyway you like.
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Who doesn't love the sweet, rich chocolate flavor of hot chocolate? Bake it up in cupcake form and top it off with marshmallow frosting (of course) for a sweet and decadent treat.
Why they're good: these are a decadent, yet easy dessert. The rich flavor fits in well as a sweet fall dessert.
Apple Pie Cupcakes
There may be nothing more American than apple pie, but these apple pie cupcakes can be a close runner up. A fluffy and soft cupcake that is filled with sweet, lightly spiced apple pie filling.
Why they're good: Apples and cinnamon are a perfect reflection of the typical fall flavors.
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Carrot cake is a favorite dessert around here. And these carrot cake cupcakes surely don't disappoint. With all the traditional carrot cake flavor packed into cupcake form.
Why they're good: these are a great individual serving dessert. You can dress them up a little by adding individual carrot frosting decorations to the top of each cupcake, if desired.
Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
These fun and festive lemon meringue cupcakes are tart, sweet and delicious. A lemon cupcake filled with lemon curd and topped with meringue - what more could you ask for?!
Why they're good: these are super festive and fancy looking with their meringue topping. They are a light and refreshing flavor addition for this Fall season.
Pumpkin Ale Cupcakes
Pumpkin Ale cupcakes are topped with a sweet maple frosting. This moist cupcake recipe uses pumpkin ale to really ramp up the pumpkin flavors.
Why they're good: the addition of pumpkin ale adds a nice twist to the pumpkin flavor of these. This recipe is super easy and can be baked and ready in 30 minutes.
Pumpkin Cupcakes
Both spicy and sweet, these pumpkin cupcakes are fluffy and light. They are topped with a fluffy sweet, and lightly tangy cream cheese frosting.
Why they're good: this recipe is eggless and can also easily be adjusted for other dietary needs like gluten free or vegan. The pumpkin flavor is a highlight of this holiday.
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Nothing says fall much more than the flavor of pumpkin spice - everything! And these pumpkin spice cupcakes are no exception. Topped with a sweet, cream cheese frosting for extra flavor.
Why they're good: this flavor fits perfectly for fall time. Plus these cupcakes are easy to make as a big batch for a crowd.
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Pumpkin pie cupcakes are the perfect mix of pumpkin flavor, cool whip topping and crumbled graham cracker crust. These are a layered cupcake that is a fun twist on a classic dessert.
Why they're good: these are super, duper easy to make - and use minimal ingredients with cool whip and cake mix. Whip these up in about 35 minutes.
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
These caramel apple cupcakes are topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and drizzled with caramel. These are sweet, easy and full of apple flavor.
Why they're good: they have real apples folded right in to the batter for a fresh, apple flavor. The addition of caramel drizzle on top gives them a festive look.
