As soon as the weather gets a little cooler, you know it’s baking season.
There is NOTHING better than turning on the oven and filling your home with the warm, cozy smells of fall.
And when you’re craving a sweet treat, cupcakes are the perfect answer.
They’re easy to make, fun to decorate, and just the right size for an afternoon snack or dessert.
I’ve put together a list of the BEST fall cupcake recipes to inspire your next baking day.
You’ll find tons of ideas here, from simple and classic flavors to creative new combinations.
Whether you’re a beginner baker or just looking for something fun to make this weekend, there is definitely a recipe here for you.
1. Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
These pumpkin cupcakes are fluffy, spiced with cinnamon, and perfect for fall.
Each one gets a sweet swirl of cream cheese frosting topped with a hint of cinnamon sugar.
2. Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
These soft pumpkin cupcakes are perfect for fall and packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor.
They’re topped with a creamy cinnamon swirl frosting that makes every bite extra cozy.
3. Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Marshmallows
These sweet potato cupcakes with marshmallows are a cozy favorite for fall. Warm, spiced, and topped with gooey mini marshmallows, they bring the taste of sweet potato casserole to a delicious handheld treat.
4. Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
These Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes bring the cozy taste of fall to your kitchen with a moist pumpkin base and a rich chocolate buttercream swirl. Each cupcake is topped with a cute pumpkin truffle, making them a festive treat any time of year.
5. Persimmon Cupcakes
These Persimmon Cupcakes are a soft, sweet treat that highlights the naturally sweet flavor of ripe persimmons.
They’re lightly spiced, topped with a creamy persimmon frosting, and perfect for fall baking.
6. Carrot Cake Cupcakes
These Carrot Cake Cupcakes are moist, spiced, and full of fresh carrot goodness.
Perfect for any occasion, they’re topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting you’ll love.
7. Apple Cider Cupcakes
These Apple Cider Cupcakes deliver a cozy, spiced flavor that tastes just like fall. topped with rich cream cheese frosting, they’re a sweet treat that’s perfect for sharing.
8. Pumpkin Cupcakes
These pumpkin cupcakes are a cozy treat perfect for fall. Warm spices and a moist crumb make them a hit at any gathering.
9. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
These pumpkin chocolate chip cupcakes are a cozy treat with warm spices and sweet chocolate chunks in every bite.
They’re topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting that’s perfect for fall mornings or any sweet craving.
10. Best Cinnamon Cupcakes Recipe + Cream Cheese Frosting
These moist cinnamon cupcakes are a sweet treat everyone will love—featuring a rich cream cheese frosting and a hint of cinnamon sugar on top. Made with a cake mix for quick, easy baking, they’re perfect for any occasion and bring the cozy flavor of cinnamon rolls in cupcake form.
11. Easy Apple Shaped Cupcakes
These easy apple shaped cupcakes are a fun and delicious way to celebrate fall. Perfect for school events or a sweet treat, they’re simple to make and always a hit.
12. Apple Cupcakes
These apple cupcakes are cozy and delicious, perfect for fall bake days.
Each bite is topped with a rich spiced caramel swirl and a hint of browned buttercream, making them a sweet treat you’ll want to share.
13. Pumpkin Cupcakes
These pumpkin cupcakes are soft, moist, and full of warm pumpkin spice flavor—perfect for fall baking. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, they’re a crowd-pleasing treat that’s quick to make and even better to eat.
14. Apple Cupcakes
These apple cupcakes are a cozy fall favorite, packed with sweet apple chunks and warm spices.
Topped with creamy vanilla frosting, they’re a delicious twist on apple pie in cupcake form.
15. Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
These Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes bring the cozy flavors of fall to life in every bite.
Soft, spiced, and topped with a sweet pumpkin spice whipped cream, they’re perfect for autumn treats.
16. Mini Chai Cupcakes
These Mini Chai Cupcakes are a cozy, spiced treat that’s easy to make and always a hit.
Packed with warm chai spice flavor and topped with creamy buttercream, they’re perfect for tea time or any sweet moment.
17. Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes
These vegan pumpkin cupcakes are spiced just right with warm pumpkin pie flavors and a soft, fluffy crumb.
Perfect for fall gatherings, they’re naturally sweet and satisfy any sweet tooth.
18. Pumpkin Cupcakes
These pumpkin spice cupcakes are soft, sweet, and full of warm fall flavor.
They’re topped with a luscious swirl of cream cheese frosting that makes every bite extra satisfying.