Cupcakes are small and sweet, and many could consider them an ideal dessert. They can be filled with a wide variety of ingredients and are perfect for eating on the go or during a quick break. Here are some photos of delicious homemade cupcakes shared by Reddit users!
Cupcakes For The Office
Reddit user Veeeeezy made some homemade cupcakes for her new office partners. She also mentioned that when she wants to get richer colors, she’ll add a bit of brown coloring because it helps keep the color from turning grey. She revealed: “I personally like Chefmaster Liquid Gel. They’re a gel food coloring that’s a bit more fluid than other brands, and they’re really economical.”
Ghosted Cupcake Order
Reddit user halfpinthoe revealed that the cupcake order, intended for a friend she trusted, did not ultimately go through. The user, who prepared these homemade cupcakes, expressed disappointment at being unable to fulfill the order and stated that, moving forward, she would only accept orders with an upfront deposit, regardless of whether the customers are friends or acquaintances.
Snowglobe Cupcake
Reddit user bloomcakes shared this cupcake, featuring 100% edible sugar “glass”, which is one of the many realistic floral cupcakes she enjoys making for the holidays. She explained that the “glass” is made from sugar, corn syrup, and water; she heated the mixture on the stove and used 9-inch latex balloons, filling them with water until they’re shaped rounder, and later cleaned the powder leftover to make it look like this.
Birthday Cupcakes
Reddit user Living-Replacement15 who shared this photo was about to turn 30, so she decided to bake some sweet treats for her friends. These treats consist of pistachio-raspberry tartlets and mini chocolate homemade cupcakes. Also, she mentioned: “I used raspberry jam at the bottom and then covered it with a mixture of white chocolate ganache and a couple of spoonfuls of pistachio cream.”
Farewell Cupcakes
Reddit user Individual_Soup5455 shared the cake and homemade cupcakes for her boss, who was leaving the company that day. She mentioned that her boss was so kind and humble that she had to ask him several times to find out what style of cake and cupcakes he wanted. Finally, she revealed that the small treats were filled with dulce de leche and pieces of honeycomb.
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Some Baked Goods
Not everyone likes homemade cupcakes. Reddit user DrcutipieMD shared a dilemma: She used to bake cupcakes for her husband and his coworkers, but stopped doing so because they moved to a new city. The user considered baking cupcakes for her husband’s gym friends but those ate a healthy diet free of sweets. Consequently, these cupcakes, which appear to be chocolate and vanilla, were left waiting for their intended recipients.
Floral Cupcakes
Reddit user Veeeeezy specializes in homemade cupcakes, and in this second update, she mentioned that she had prepared six dozen floral cupcakes over the weekend. She mentioned that a lot of her practicing happens when she’s actively decorating a project and expressed: “There will always be a couple cupcakes that I have to scrape off and start over.”
No Recipe Cupcake Baking Competition Cupcake
Reddit user libopeachy mentioned that the homemade cupcakes she shared were the ones she made with her husband during a cupcake competition where following a recipe was not allowed. As she works in a bakery, she mentioned the competition wasn’t entirely fair. Finally, she expressed that the cupcakes came out very wet despite being fully baked and despite having a crusty appearance.
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Cornbread Cupcakes
These cornbread cupcakes, frosted with garlic mashed potatoes and topped with fried chicken, were the creation of Reddit user cappuccino-8000. She mentioned that when she first set out to make cornbread, she had originally envisioned a full-sized cake, but then decided to start by making small cupcakes instead. The result was these incredible cupcakes she served for Thanksgiving. She indicated she had baked the cupcakes at 425°F for 5 minutes and then at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
Thick Cupcakes
When Reddit user morning_glory97 delivered these floral cupcakes to her client, he told her they were too thick. She revealed that her client is a real estate agent, who gives cupcakes to his own clients, one of whom is a baker. She was the one who criticized the lemon-flavored cupcakes and told the real estate agent, but also highlighted their delicious flavor and rich, moist texture.
Beach Themed Cupcakes
In the image, you can see beach-themed cupcakes. Reddit user goudadaysir suggested adding brown sugar or maybe crushed Graham crackers to create a “sand” effect on the dessert. For the shell toppers, she mentioned using white candy melts and a silicone mold. A reply from user Pin-Up-Paggie expressed: “I would add a few pearl candies and some shimmer to the shells to fancy them up even more.”
‘Ice Cream’ Cupcake
Reddit user Antique_Mood_4268 shared an image where simple yellow cupcakes with ermine frosting and sprinkles took center stage. She mentioned that the cupcakes were for a summer birthday, which is why she chose an ice cream theme, and noted that they stayed crip for a few hours but eventually softened, requiring them to be eaten with a fork.
2nd Birthday Party Cupcakes
Reddit user famousblindkadam explained that for his nephew’s second birthday, he and his wife decided to make and decorate homemade cupcakes with a children’s theme. User reactions ranged from “these are insanely cute I love them” to “I think they are adorable and cute” upon seeing these sheep, pigs, cows, horses, chickens, and frogs.
Post Halloween Cupcakes
Reddit user Infinite-Pudding8338 revealed that these cupcakes are made with a forest fruit filling and chocolate cream cheese frosting, and topped with solid chocolate skulls. She explained that “forest fruit” refers to a mix of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and red currants, purchased frozen in bags, which are used to make jam for cupcakes or other dishes.
222 Cupcakes
Reddit user NI6HTLIZARD shared this image showing a chef alongside 222 cupcakes he made for the anniversary of the company. The cupcakes were lemon-blueberry with lemon buttercream, topped with crushed lemon drops; Red velvet cupcakes with mascarpone frosting topped with chocolate chips; Corn bread cupcakes with brown butter caramel frosting topped with chocolate chips; Carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting topped with candied walnuts, and Gluten-free cupcakes with peanut butter cream.
Earth Day Cupcake
These Earth Day cupcakes were created by Reddit user SpookiBat. The user revealed that the original idea was to use strawberries to make them look like mushrooms, but then she saw raspberries and decided they were a better fit. The stems supporting the raspberries are made of marshmallows, while the “moss” was prepared using Graham cracker crumbs, melted coconut oil, and food coloring.
