25 Best Father's Day Cupcakes to Treat Dad
A batch makes the sweetest gift idea, too.
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You'll take an excuse to eat cupcakes, right? Well, that includes Father's Day! Just think how much sweeter his big Father's Day BBQ will be when it ends with a tray of batch cute, tasty cupcakes. Sure, there are plenty of Father's Day cake ideas out there, but imagine how special Dad will feel when you present him with cupcakes inspired by all of his favorite flavors like key lime pie, peanut butter, or s'mores desserts.
The best part is that cupcakes are easy to make, which means even the kids can help decorate them. Dad might be a big fan of chocolate desserts—if so, you'll find plenty of options for him. Try the cookies 'n' creme cupcakes or the mocha cupcakes. Or if he likes the classics, he won't be able to resist the carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. And if he's anything like Ladd Drummond, you'll definitely want to try the Father's Day cupcakes made with Dr Pepper—they're so unique!
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. Heck, bake a few and let Dad have his pick of Father's Day desserts!
Cookies 'n' Creme Cupcakes
These cupcakes are inspired by Ree's bakery in Oklahoma. They look impressive with their cookies 'n' creme frosting, but they're surprisingly easy to make!
Get the Cookies 'n' Creme Cupcakes recipe.
Salted Caramel Cupcakes
This salty-sweet treat couldn't be easier. You start with a box of cake mix and jarred caramel sauce, but the end result tastes nothing but homemade!
Get Ree's Salted Caramel Cupcakes recipe.
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
A classic, warmly spiced cake topped with cream cheese frosting is something no dad can resist. Every bite is worth the extra effort to grate the carrots yourself.
Get Ree's Carrot Cake Cupcakes recipe.
Dr Pepper Cupcakes
The surprising ingredient in these cupcakes is Ladd's favorite soda: Dr Pepper! It helps make the cake taste light and sweet, but it also gives the frosting those 23 flavors that are so distinct and unique.
Get Ree's Dr Pepper Cupcakes recipe.
Chocolate Crème Cupcakes
Give Dad a taste of nostalgia with these chocolate cupcakes that have a fluffy meringue filling. They even have that chocolate glaze on top with the signature swirl.
Get the Chocolate Crème Cupcakes recipe.
Strawberry Cupcakes
Don't be fooled by the pink color—any dad would love these seasonal cupcakes. They're summery and sweet with fresh strawberries in every bite.
Get the Strawberry Cupcakes recipe.
Key Lime Pie Cupcakes
These zesty cupcakes start with a supermarket hack: boxed cake mix. They're doctored up by adding a key lime curd to the center and a key lime cream cheese frosting on top. A sprinkle of crushed graham crackers really adds the classic taste.
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.
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Milk and Cookies Cupcakes
Who doesn’t like to dunk their cookies into a glass of chilled milk? These cupcakes are inspired by the special treat with their sweetened condensed milk frosting and mini chocolate chip cookie topping.
Piña Colada Cupcakes
Bring the tropical flavors of a frozen piña colada to any Father’s Day feast with this recipe for sweet, cocktail-inspired cupcakes. They’re made with rum extract, coconut extract, and crushed pineapple.
Watermelon Cupcakes
It’s watermelon season! So why not make an adorable cupcake inspired by the summer fruit? The green vanilla cupcakes are topped with a pink Kool-Aid watermelon frosting and mini chocolate chips to look like the seeds. How cute is that?
Cornbread Cupcakes
Cornbread is a classic BBQ side, but did you know that it can also make for a tasty dessert? Here, the fluffy cornbread cupcakes are topped with a honey buttercream frosting for an extra touch of summer sweetness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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