Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or just your average Wednesday.

You’ll even find some surprise flavors in the bunch like margarita, Cheerwine, and German chocolate.

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Go ahead and bake a second batch.

Southern Living Honeybee Cupcakes on a plate to serve, topped with edible flowers and a drizzle of honey

Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Then, you’ll sprinkle walnut pieces on top for a wonderful crunch.

Honeybee Cupcakes

Honey adds a subtle sweetness to the batter and buttercream in these gorgeous treats.

This is a great recipe to use local honey, because the flavor will really shine.

Southern Living White Poinsettia Cupcakes with Cranberry-Orange Filling

Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Joshua Hoggle

Whichlemonade recipedoes this remind you of?

If you consider a wine pairing, these treats are begging for some sparkling wine as an accompaniment.

We also like to think these beauties work well for dessert, anytime.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Credit: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner

The juices add so much flavor to the cake batter and keeps it incredibly moist.

Dreamsicle Cupcakes With Lighthouse Ice Cream Cones

Who doesn’t love creamy, citrusy Dreamsicle?

These patriotic cupcakes are packed with Dreamsicle flavor and topped with royal icing-decorated ice cream cone “lighthouses.”

Cheerwine Cherry Cupcakes with Cherry-Swirl Frosting

Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner

Not only eye-catching, but delicious, you will win the barbecue with your whimsical dessert contribution.

Mini King Cake Cupcakes

Mardi Gras made bite-sized.

Everything about this celebratory sweet bite says Mardi Gras.

Southern Living Carrot Cake Cupcakes on a platter to serve

Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

The question is, what will you serve prior to dessert?We’ve got some ideas.

All the taste with less effort.

Lemon Sherbet Cupcakes With Buttercream Frosting

These citrus treats are too good to keep to yourself.

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

The presentation for the cupcake recipe is decidedly springy, but the taste is right for anytime.

Gingerbread Muffins

There’s something about gingerbread that smells like festive home time with loved ones.

The candy that forms the fish lends color, texture, and surprise.

Southern Living Black Bottom Cupcakes cupcakes on pink surface

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

You will find a little sour and a even a little spice with the Hot Tamale fish mouth.

If it’s possible for you to’t find coconut sugar, use an equal amount of granulated sugar.

Sunflower Cupcakes

Credit: Photographer: Alison Miksch Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee

Cheesecake Cupcakes

Credit: Photographer: Alison Miksch Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee

Hummingbird Cupcakes with Candied Pineapple Wedges

Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Camellia Cupcakes

Credit:Emily Mingledorff

Dreamsicle Cupcakes with Lighthouse Ice Cream Cones

Credit: Emily Mingledorff, Pie Crust & Pixie Dust

Mini King Cake Cupcakes

Credit: Jennifer Davick; Prop Styling: Lydia Degaris-Pursell; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Lane Cupcakes

Credit: Southern Living

Lemon Sherbet Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Gingerbread Muffins

Credit: Micah A. Leal

Rainbow Fish Cupcakes

Credit: Southern Living

Ambrosia Cupcakes

Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Giulietta Pinna; Food Styling: Ali Ramee