18 Delicious Thanksgiving Cupcake Ideas to Try!

When it comes to planning a memorable Thanksgiving spread, cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat that always steals the spotlight.

These bite-sized desserts bring festive flavors together with easy prep, making them an ideal addition to any holiday table.

They work beautifully as a centerpiece, a fun grab-and-go dessert, or even a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and family.

You’ll discover ideas that highlight seasonal favorites like pumpkin spice, apple, pecan, and cranberry, along with creative twists featuring rich frostings and festive toppings.

Thanksgiving cupcakes are not only delicious but also charming, adding a playful touch to the celebration while still feeling cozy and seasonal.

Here are 18 Thanksgiving cupcake ideas that are both tasty and adorable—guaranteed to be a hit at any holiday gathering!

18 Delicious Thanksgiving Cupcake Ideas to Try!

1. Carrot Cake Cupcakes

sallysbakingaddiction

If you want to make something with carrot, there is nothing better than this simple carrot cupcake. These are infused with spice flavor, super moist crumb with velvety cream cheese frosting.

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2. Snickers Cupcakes with Peanut Caramel Filling

sugarhero

These fun, delicious and easy to enjoy Snickers cupcakes are one of my fall favourites. They start with chocolate cupcakes and get filled with a sweet peanut caramel center. On top, there’s creamy peanut butter frosting and lots of candy bar pieces.

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3. Turkey Cupcake

littlesunnykitchen

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4. Candy Corn Mickey Cake

kaitkillebrew

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5. Maple Bacon Cupcakes

swankyrecipes

Deliciously moist maple bacon and butter cupcakes with a rich flavor. These Maple Bacon Cupcakes are made with maple cream cheese buttercream frosting and pack plenty of real bacon for every bacon lover!

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6. Apple Butter Cupcakes

lifeloveandsugar

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7. Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes

queensleeappetit

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8. Camp Fire Cupcakes

lifeloveliz

I really like the creativity of Liz from lifeloveliz. These Camp fire Cupcakes are easy to make but these colors are giving me the perfect fall vibe.

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9. Pilgrim Hat Thanksgiving Cupcakes

tasteandtellblog

If you want to be innovative, then try these super cute Pilgrim Hat Thanksgiving Cupcake from tasteandtellblog. It is a delicious white cupcake with a classic buttercream topping and an edible pilgrim hat.

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10. Fall Leaves Cupcakes

pintsizedbaker

The perfect fall vibe cupcake if I could say. Try these easy and delicious chocolate leaves and fall inspired coloured cupcake.

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