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    Home > Dessert > Cakes + Cupcakes

    Thanksgiving Dessert Cupcake Round Up

    Published: Nov 17, 2014 | Updated: Jul 23, 2022

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    There is something about cupcakes that gets my creative side all excited. I think it’s the seemingly endless combinations of cake, filling and frosting. And then you start adding different crumbles to the tops and my head practically bursts from all the ideas!

    I thought it would be fun to gather up my favorite Thanksgiving dessert cupcakes from the bloggersphere and share them with you!

    Instead of the ubiquitous pumpkin pie, why not serve a creative cupcake twist instead!

    25 Thanksgiving Dessert Cupcakes! | Your favorite holiday desserts transformed into adorable cupcakes!

    Or maybe in addition to pumpkin pie…because there might be family riots if that pie isn’t on the dessert table. We can’t have that.

    Enough chit chat. I bring you the most delicious Thanksgiving desserts turned into CUPCAKES!!!

    *If you would like to pin this round-up, please pin the collage at the beginning of the post! If you would like to pin the individual recipes, please click through to the site where they are posted and pin from the original post! Thank you for reading and pinning! *

    Sweet Potato Pie or Casserole Cupcakes!

    Sweet Potato Casserole Cupcakes by American Heritage Cooking

    Sweet Potato Casserole Cupcakes {Homemade Marshmallow Frosting}
    These delectable Sweet Potato Casserole Cupcakes have a spiced sweet potato cake, a brown sugar pecan topping and a generous swirl of homemade marshmallow frosting!
    Check out this recipe
    Sweet Potato Casserole Cupcakes with Homemade Marshmallow Frosting | Everything you love about sweet potato casserole in an adorable cupcake!!
    Sweet Potato Casserole Cupcakes with Homemade Marshmallow Frosting | Everything you love about sweet potato casserole in an adorable cupcake!!

    Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream by Spicy Southern Kitchen

    Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream
    Quick and easy Sweet Potato Cupcakes topped with a spiced buttercream. Move over pumpkin! Sweet potatoes are in the house. These cupcakes make a great fall dessert.
    Check out this recipe
    Spicy Southern Kitchen sweet-potato-cupcakes-25

    Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting by Taste and Tell

    Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting
    Forget the casserole and go straight for dessert! These moist, spiced sweet potato cupcakes are topped with a marshmallow frosting, and then toasted to give them that familiar Thanksgiving flavor.
    Check out this recipe
    Taste and Tell Sweet-Potato-Cupcakes-with-Toasted-Marshmallow-Frosting-recipe-Taste-and-Tell-2

    Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Maple Marshmallow Frosting by Overtime Cook

    Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Maple Marshmallow Frosting
    Sweet Potato Cupcakes topped with Maple Marshmallow Frosting are flavorful, moist and so unique!
    Check out this recipe
    Overtime Cook-sweet-potato-cupcakes-with-marshmallow-frosting

    Apple Pie Cupcakes!

    Apple Pie Cupcakes  by Spoonful of Flavor

    Apple Pie Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream
    These Apple Pie Cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting are the perfect fall treat. Apple pie filling is layered inside a ring of sweet vanilla frosting for a taste of homemade apple pie in cupcake form!
    Check out this recipe
    Spoonful of Flavor Apple_Pie-Cupcakes-with-Vanilla_bean-Frosting

    Apple Pie Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream by Beyond Frosting

    Apple Pie Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream
    These Apple Pie Cupcakes are the perfect fall dessert! Made-from-scratch brown sugar cupcakes are filled with an ooey-gooey homemade apple pie filling, then topped with a light and creamy maple buttercream frosting!
    Check out this recipe
    Beyond Frosting Apple Pie Cupcakes

    Apple Pie Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream by Life Made Sweeter

    Apple Pie Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Buttercream
    Apple spiced cupcakes stuffed with an apple pie filling, topped off with salted caramel buttercream frosting and caramel drizzle.
    Check out this recipe
    Life Made Sweeter Apple Pie Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting 7

    Apple Pie Cupcakes by Inspired Taste

    Apple Pie Cupcakes
    A fun and easy apple pie cupcake recipe made with cinnamon roll dough, spiced apples and a crumble topping. How can it go wrong?
    Check out this recipe
    Inspired Taste Apple-Pie-Cupcake-Recipe1

    Caramel Apple Cupcakes!

    Caramel Apple Cupcakes by American Heritage Cooking

    Caramel Apple Cupcakes
    These Caramel Apple Cupcakes are a moist cinnamon cake filled with a spiced apple compote and are frosted with an easy salted caramel buttercream!
    Check out this recipe
    Caramel Apple Cupcakes on marble cake stand
    Caramel Apple Cupcakes

    Caramel Apple Cupcakes by The Baker Mama

    Caramel Apple Cupcakes
    Spiced apple cupcakes covered with gooey caramel and crunchy nuts for fun and tasty Caramel Apple Cupcakes. A fall treat!
    Check out this recipe
    Baker Mama Caramel Apple Cupcakes

    Caramel Apple Cupcakes by Your Cup of Cake

    Caramel Apple Cupcakes
    However, as pretty as I can get my cupcakes, that’s how ugly my caramel apples turn out every year. These cupcakes are the solution!
    Check out this recipe
    Your Cup of Cake Caramel-Apple-Cupcakes

    Caramel Apple Cupcakes by Taste of Lizzy T's

    Caramel Apple Cupcakes
    Caramel apple cupcakes are soft cupcakes flavored with apples and caramel in both the cupcake and the buttercream frosting. Decorate the top with apple slices and drizzle with caramel for a pretty look.
    Check out this recipe
    Taste of Lizzy Caramel Apple Cupcakes

    Caramel Apple Cupcakes by Cincy Shopper

    Caramel Apple Cupcakes
    Cake mixed with caramel, apples and oh goodness the nuts! YUM!
    Check out this recipe
    Cincy Shopper Caramel-Apple-Cupcakes

    Caramel Apple Butter Cupcakes by The Snappy Gourmet

    Caramel Apple Butter Cupcakes
    Caramel Apple Butter Cupcakes recipe with Caramel Apple Cream Cheese frosting, a great dessert for fall, Halloween, or even Thanksgiving! Such a fun gourmet cupcake recipe!
    Check out this recipe
    Snappy Gourmet Caramel-Apple-Butter-Cupcakes-Recipe-10a-wm

    Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie, or any combination thereof Cupcakes!

    Pumpkin Pecan Pie Cupcakes by American Heritage Cooking {ps...Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting}

    Pumpkin Pecan Pie Cupcakes {Bourbon Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting}
    A soft, moist pumpkin cake is lightly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, mace and ginger; topped with a brown sugar toasted pecan crumble prior to baking; filled with a pecan pie filling; and frosted with a brown sugar bourbon cream cheese frosting!
    Check out this recipe
    Toasted Pecan Pumpkin Cupcakes Maple Caramel Frosting
    Pumpkin Pecan Pie Cupcake with Bourbon Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

    Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes by Six Sisters Stuff

    Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
    These Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes have all the delicious flavor of pumpkin pie in a cupcake! We love the homemade soft pumpkin cake topped with fluffy buttercream frosting. These cupcakes will be a hit at your next holiday party!
    Check out this recipe
    Six Sisters Stuff Pumpkin-Pie-Cupcakes-673x1024

     Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes by Half Baked Harvest

    Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Frosting
    Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Frosting.…pecan pie, but in cupcake form and so good.
    Check out this recipe
    Half Baked Harvest Chocolate-Bourbon-Pecan-Pie-Cupcakes-with-Butter-Pecan-Frosting-12

    Pecan Pie Pumpkin Cupcakes by Yummy Crumble

    Pecan Pie Pumpkin Cupcakes
    I took my favorite pumpkin cupcake recipe and after baking, filled them with an easy pecan pie filling.  I just baked the pie without the crust.  After all, we just need the good stuff.
    Check out this recipe
    YummyCrumble-Pecan-Pie-Pumpkin-Cupcakes

    Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing by Life, Love and Sugar

    Fluffy Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
    You can’t possibly taste these cupcakes and tell me they’re not perfection. Just look at how soft and fluffy they are with that moist cake and the super smooth dollop of frosting on top! These fall-spirited treats are flavored with pumpkin puree as well as a classic combination of warm pumpkin spices.
    Check out this recipe
    Life Love Sugar Pumpkin_Cupcakes_Cinnamon_Maple_Icing2

    Pecan Pie Cupcakes by The Cupcake Project

    https://www.cupcakeproject.com/maple-pecan-cupcakes-with-butter-pecan/
    Diving into these maple pecan cupcakes from the top, you’ll be met with butter pecan buttercream frosting that tastes exactly like butter pecan ice cream – so much so that you may be tempted to put it in a bowl and eat it with a spoon.  
    Check out this recipe
    Cupcake Project Pecan-Pie-Cupcakes-01-428x642

    Or you can turn the pumpkin pie upside down with these Maple Cupcakes with Pumpkin Pie Frosting by Amy's Healthy Baking

    Maple Cupcakes with Pumpkin Pie Frosting
    Easy, lightened-up cupcakes filled with fall flavors! Sweet, cozy & the perfect comfort food treat. Just wait ’til you try that creamy frosting!
    Check out this recipe
    Amys Healthy Baking maple-cupcakes-pumpkin-pie-frosting_6550-labeled

    Don't forget the Apple Cobbler!

    Apple Cobbler Cupcake with Pumpkin Pie Frosting (I know, right?!) by  The Cupcake Project

    Apple Cupcakes
    These apple cupcakes are favorites every fall in our household. They are like eating an apple cobbler in cupcake form!
    Check out this recipe
    Cupcake Project Apple+Cobbler+Cupcakes+01

    Miscellaneous Awesome Cupcakes...Because they don't totally fit the theme but they were too cute to leave off!

    Cinnamon Sugar Almond Cupcakes by Life, Love and Sugar

    Cinnamon Sugar Almond Cupcakes
    If you love cinnamon sugar on almonds as much as I do, you’re going to fall in love with these cinnamon sugar almond cupcakes! Mouth-wateringly sweet cupcakes topped with nutty almonds. Yum!
    Check out this recipe
    Life Love Sugar Cinnamon_Sugar_Almond_Cupcakes13

    Chocolate Fall Leaf Cupcakes by Pint Sized Baker

    Chocolate Fall Leaves on Cupcakes +Video
    You won’t believe how easy these fall leaves cupcakes were to decorate. Yellow and Orange frosting with chocolate leaves are so stunning for your Autumn Party.
    Check out this recipe
    Pint Sized Baker Fall Leaves Cupcakes (32)

    Toasted Pecan Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Caramel Frosting by American Heritage Cooking

    Toasted Pecan Pumpkin Cupcakes Maple Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
    Moist pumpkin cupcakes studded with toasted pecans and topped with a sweet and creamy Maple Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting!
    Check out this recipe
    Toasted Pecan Pumpkin Cupcakes Maple Caramel Frosting
    Toasted Pecan Pumpkin Cupcakes Maple Caramel Frosting

    Let's end with my little brother's favorite pie...CHERRY!

    Chocolate Cherry Pie Cupcakes by Yellow Bliss Road

    Chocolate Cherry Cake
    Sweet cherry pie filling combined with luscious dark chocolate cake mix, all topped with a decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. Who could ask for more?
    Check out this recipe
    Yellow Bliss Road Chocolate Cherry Pie Cupcakes

    Happy Cupcake Baking!! And happy holidays 🙂

    This recipe is linked to: Inspiration Monday, Merry Monday, Munching Monday, Monday Funday, Two Cup Tuesday, Tasty Tuesday, Party Time, Moonlight & Mason Jars, Gluten Free Wednesday, What’s Cookin’ Wednesday, Gluten Free Friday, Foodie Friday, Food on Friday, Flashback Friday, Saturday Night Fever, Sweet and Savoury Sundays

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    1. Kirsten says

      November 11, 2015 at 8:24 am

      Lindsey,
      Thanks for allowing me to share your round up in my Best Thanksgiving Round Ups post! I appreciate your contribution to the cornucopia of recipes. With your help, we’ve got hundreds of recipes for all sorts of Thanksgiving needs, from setting the table, to making ahead, to vegetarian dishes, to more desserts than my brain can comprehend.
      Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 14, 2015 at 10:59 am

        Hi Kirsten, Thanks for including me!!!

        Reply
    2. Miss Kim @ behgopa says

      November 21, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      I was suddenly craving cupcakes and stumbled to your blog lol. I realized it's been forever since I've had cupcakes. I can't even remember when. But today for some reason, I am suddenly in cupcake craving mode. I don't know why. They all look so good, it's hard to decide. Wow did you guys turn it into a cupcake book? Well, it's impressive. I am currently stuck on a cupcake competition scene in my book. I need inspiration.

      Reply
    3. Jacqui Odell says

      November 21, 2014 at 11:01 am

      So many yummy cupcakes. I can't pick my favorite. Thank you for linking up to Party Time and we hope to see you again next week!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 21, 2014 at 9:09 pm

        Thanks, Jacqui! Absolutely!

        Reply
    4. Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says

      November 18, 2014 at 3:37 pm

      this could quite possibly be the best (and most delicious) post ever 🙂

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 11:13 pm

        Haha! Thanks, Caralyn!

        Reply
    5. Cathy says

      November 18, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      Oh my goodness, this is beyond amazing! My mouth is watering! What a great collection of sweet treats, one is better than the next! Yummy!
      Cathy

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 11:13 pm

        Thanks, Cathy!! I agree!

        Reply
    6. David @ Spiced says

      November 18, 2014 at 8:23 am

      As if all of the delicious cupcakes on your site alone weren't enough...then you went and made this roundup! I'm going to be busy straight through until Christmas making all of these delicious creations!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 1:12 pm

        Get crack-a-lackin! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Deborah says

      November 18, 2014 at 1:14 am

      Now I'm having a serious cupcake craving!! Love all of these. Thanks so much for featuring my cupcake!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 8:25 am

        Haha! I know, right! Imagine how I felt compiling it...I've wanted cupcakes for days! Thank you for letting me feature your gorgeous Sweet Potato cupcake! Stunning image!

        Reply
    8. Ella-HomeCookingAdventure says

      November 18, 2014 at 12:46 am

      This is an impressive collection, all look awesome.. Pinned !

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 8:25 am

        Thanks, Ella! And thanks so much for the pin!

        Reply
    9. Marcie says

      November 18, 2014 at 12:27 am

      You've got me in a cupcake tizzy! I love all thes fall flavors and I've just seen about 10 episodes of cupcake wars flash before my eyes . So many gorgeous cupcakes and so little time!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 8:26 am

        haha! a cupcake tizzy. You crack me up, Marcie! Tear, I miss Cupcake Wars.

        Reply
    10. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

      November 17, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      What a great post Lindsey! Love the roundup. All my favorite cupcakes in a post - winner! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 8:26 am

        Thanks, Kristi! Woo hoo! Success! And thanks for the pin, love! xo

        Reply
    11. Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says

      November 17, 2014 at 4:31 pm

      Thank you so much for including my cupcakes! There are some really creative ones here. It makes me want to skip the pie too... But I think there'd be a riot at our house. We always have to have both pumpkin and pecan! Anything else is just frosting on the cupcake! 😉

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 8:33 am

        Thank you for letting me include them! They are so unique! I see that you and I are on the same page...pumpkin and pecan are a must and then something else just for fun! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

      November 17, 2014 at 1:36 pm

      Oh my goodness, all of these cupcakes look amazing! I wish I could have one of each! Thank you so much for sharing my apple pie cupcakes! Pinning this entire collection 🙂

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 8:35 am

        Thanks for allowing me to include your Apple Pie Cupcake...they look absolutely divine! Thanks for the pin, Kelly!

        Reply
    13. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

      November 17, 2014 at 1:21 pm

      Great round up here of pretty and delicious cupcakes! We are having a special Friends Thanksgiving this weekend so I think I have to try these!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 8:35 am

        Cupcakes are perfect for a Friendsgiving! I hope you do try at least one! Have a blast!

        Reply
    14. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

      November 17, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      This is one of the best cupcake round ups I have seen!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 8:36 am

        Thanks, Julianne! And thanks for allowing me to include your apple pie cupcakes! So scrumptious!

        Reply
    15. Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says

      November 17, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      This round up! Awesomeness! I think I'd like to try every single one of these cupcakes!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 8:37 am

        Thanks, Kristine! I now have "to bake" list as long as my arm!!

        Reply
    16. Mira says

      November 17, 2014 at 11:15 am

      Awesome picks Lindsey, I wish I could pick a favorite! But I'm a huge cupcake lover and like them all! Great inspiration and recipes I must test soon! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 8:38 am

        Oh I don't know how I would ever pick a favorite! Thanks for the pin and happy cupcake baking!

        Reply
    17. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

      November 17, 2014 at 11:10 am

      I am loving every single one of these cupcakes! Thanks for sharing my sweet potato cupcakes!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 8:38 am

        Thank you for letting me include your sweet potato cupcakes! They look amazing - just like *everything* you bake!

        Reply
    18. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

      November 17, 2014 at 9:50 am

      Lindsey, ok, I LOVE that you shared a CUPCAKE round-up for Thanksgiving!!! Brilliant because cupcakes are just the right size after you've stuffed yourself silly with turkey and mashed potatoes. . because even after you've eaten for like 3 hrs, you still need dessert. LOVE your Sweet Potato Casserole Cupcakes!!!!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 8:40 am

        That is sooo true, Alice! I always have to take a little breather before dessert too lol! And dessert for me, especially on Thanksgiving, is NEVER optional! Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    19. Annie+@+ciaochowbambina says

      November 17, 2014 at 9:29 am

      I don't have words for you...which is a problem considering we're bloggers! But seriously - every picture and recipe was better than the one before! Beautiful job!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 8:41 am

        Thanks, Annie! I run into the no-word problem quite frequently...too frequently. All I can think to say it omgsogoodmusttry!

        Reply
    20. Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says

      November 17, 2014 at 9:03 am

      These all look fantastic! Thanks for featuring us. Sharing and pinning!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 1:01 pm

        Thanks, Julie! Your caramel apple cupcakes look AMAZING! Thanks for sharing and pinning!

        Reply
    21. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:55 am

      I'll take one of each, please! So much delectable goodness. Thank you so much for including my recipe!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 1:02 pm

        It's that the truth! Your Apple Pie Cupcakes look amazing and the photo is sensational!

        Reply
    22. Lisa @ Snappy Gourmet says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:38 am

      Thanks for including my cupcakes! Wish I had looked at this AFTER lunch. 🙂 Now I'm hungry because all the cupcakes look delicious!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 1:03 pm

        Haha! You poor thing! Your apple butter cupcakes look delicious! That frosting!! omg

        Reply
    23. Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:30 am

      Oh my heavens! I need these cupcakes in my life!! They all look amazing! Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 1:03 pm

        Thanks for stopping by, Renee! I wish I had all of these right now too! I would totally share with you 🙂

        Reply
    24. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

      November 17, 2014 at 8:16 am

      What a great roundup of cupcakes, Lindsey! All of these are seriously making me drool. Pinning a bunch!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        November 18, 2014 at 1:04 pm

        Thanks, Gayle! Thanks for pinning!

        Reply

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