These Adorable Easter Cupcakes Will Be the Highlight of Your Celebration

One of the best parts of Easter dinner or brunch is the sweet ending: One show-stopping Easter cake, or even better, multiple sweet, petite Easter cupcakes! For the cherry on top of your Easter meal, we’ve rounded up our best cupcakes that’ll add a festive touch to your dessert spread and an oh-so-sweet finish to your holiday celebrations.

Looking for a way to get the kids involved before they hop off for an Easter egg hunt? Recruit them to help create these Easter sweets! Many of these recipes are simple to bake, and a perfect family activity to decorate together. Get creative with the toppings: Try kid-approved chocolate bunnies or marshmallows; use shredded coconut for an easy nest for candy eggs. Looking for something more sophisticated? Try monochromatic color palettes and edible flowers. Either way, they’ll add a festive touch to the table alongside your spring centerpiece and a luscious ending to your celebration meal.

No matter your craving, we’ve got you covered: Pick out a variety of recipes to please every sweet indulgence, from chocolate to lemon to classic carrot cake. What are you waiting for? Get out those piping bags, round up your colorful toppings and get the family together to create some unforgettable Easter treats. And don’t worry: These cupcakes taste just as good (if not even better) than they look.