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20 Best Father’s Day Cupcakes for a Sweet Celebration
He’ll love these after a big cookout!
Dads are famously pretty easy to shop for—you can sign him up for a beer subscription, get him a gift for the grill, or simply make him a batch of these homemade Father’s Day cupcakes! After all, a hearty Father's Day dinner followed by some sweet treats is the way to his heart. Whether you’re making an elegant steak dinner or a big Father's Day BBQ with all the fixin’s, you can’t go wrong with cupcakes for dessert. Not only are they the perfect size for the whole family to share, but we’ve also included recipes in all kinds of flavors that Dad will love.
Some dads are big fans of chocolate desserts—for them, we've got plenty of options! Try the chocolate crème cupcakes, the mocha cupcakes, or the pretzel stout cupcakes made with actual stout beer! Is your dad more of a bourbon drinker? The caramel bourbon vanilla cupcakes might be right up his alley. Or try the maple bacon cupcakes for those who can't resist the salty flavor of crispy bacon! And since Father's Day falls in June every year, we've also included plenty of summery treats, like strawberry cupcakes and double lemon cupcakes, too. Whichever you choose, these cupcakes can even double as a Father's Day gift.
Cookies 'n' Creme Cupcakes
Anyone who's a fan of those creme-filled chocolate cookies will love these inspired treats! They'll look like they come straight out of a bakery.
Get the Cookies 'n' Creme Cupcakes recipe.
Dr Pepper Cupcakes
Ladd Drummond is a big fan of Dr Pepper, but did you know that the soda can be used to make cupcakes, too?! It adds sweet flavor and a light texture to these treats.
Get Ree's Dr Pepper Cupcakes recipe.
Chocolate Crème Cupcakes
Even if a trip to Pawhuska isn't in the cards this year, you can make these cupcakes, which are popular at The Merc, right at home!
Get the Chocolate Crème Cupcakes recipe.
Strawberry Cupcakes
Pink cupcakes might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to Father's Day, but it's June and strawberries are in season, so why not?!
Get the Strawberry Cupcakes recipe.
Key Lime Pie Cupcakes
This is a great way to doctor up a box of cake mix! Each cupcake is filled with a key lime curd.
Get Ree's Key Lime Pie Cupcakes recipe.
Mocha Cupcakes
Coffee fans will love these chocolate cupcakes topped with coffee-flavored frosting. They'd also be perfect for a Father's Day brunch!
Get the Mocha Cupcakes recipe.
Double Lemon Cupcakes
Whether you spend the day at the ballpark, at the beach, or in your backyard, these sunny lemon cupcakes topped with lemon-cream cheese frosting are a great way to round out your celebration.
Get Ree's Double Lemon Cupcakes recipe.
Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes
These cupcakes use two supermarket shortcuts: devil's food cake mix and instant chocolate pudding. So they're a no brainer for any party or last minute get-together.
Get the Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes recipe.
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
There's a cupcake baked right into this cute ice cone dessert! Decorate however he'll like best, whether it's with frosting, fudge, or sprinkles.
Get the Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes recipe at A Cookie Named Desire.
Snickers Cupcakes
If your dad is a fan of the chocolatey, nutty flavor of Snickers, he'll love this cupcake. It has the candy bar baked right into the center, a peanut butter-flavored frosting, caramel drizzle, and crunchy peanut topping finish it off.
Tres Leches Coconut Cupcakes
These cupcakes are extra-moist and loaded with coconut flavor. Plus, they look so cute when finished with a cherry on top!
Get the Tres Leches Coconut Cupcakes recipe at Garnish and Glaze.
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
These cupcakes are loaded with crushed pineapple and roasted walnuts, then topped with brown butter cream cheese frosting. It's like getting a big warm hug!
Monster Cookie Dough Cupcakes
Make Dad feel like a kid again with these cupcakes topped with edible cookie dough frosting! What's more? There's also M&Ms and chocolate chips!
Get the Monster Cookie Dough Cupcakes recipe at Dinner Then Dessert.
Maple Bacon Cupcakes
Not only are these cupcakes topped with a salty-sweet piece of candied bacon but the cupcake batter is made with a bit of bacon grease—talk about flavor!
Margarita Cupcakes
These cupcakes will turn any dinner with Dad into a party! You can make them with tequila or without—either way, they're zesty and fun!
Get the Margarita Cupcakes recipe.
S'mores Cupcakes with Nutella
Whether or not you go camping with Dad, you can bring the flavor of a campfire dessert to your kitchen. These nutella-filled cupcakes have a graham cracker crust and a toasty marshmallow frosting.
Get the S'mores Cupcakes with Nutella recipe at Butter Be Ready.
Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes
Bursting with juicy blueberries and topped with a blueberry frosting, these cupcakes are everything we love about summer!
Get the Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes recipe at Dinner Then Dessert.
Pretzel Stout Cupcakes
Stout beer, like Guinness, has a distinct flavor and dark color that makes these cupcakes so unique. It also pairs well with the sweet chocolate and salty the pretzel.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes
If your dad was the ultimate peanut butter and jelly maker (or eater) in your house then these nostalgic cupcakes are for him! Use any jelly flavor he'd like best: Concord grape jelly, strawberry, or raspberry.
Get the Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes recipe at Sugar and Soul.
Caramel Bourbon Vanilla Cupcakes
These brown sugar bourbon cupcakes are topped with caramel-vanilla frosting that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. An extra drizzle of caramel over the top is always a welcome treat!
Get the Caramel Bourbon Vanilla Cupcakes recipe at The Cake Blog.
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