20 Cute Kids' Cupcake Ideas to Make Party Planning a Breeze

Jill Mills
·3-min read

Adorable cupcakes add a fun flair to any party for kids. Anyone can create these easy cupcakes—even the kids can help! Browse through this creative collection to find cute cupcake ideas for all sorts of party themes: animals, food, Halloween and more!

Related: 30 Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas for Kids

What Are Some Cupcake Themes for Kids?

Most likely, you'll have a theme in mind for your kid's birthday party based on what they are majorly obsessed with at that specific age, such as their favorite animal, fruit or sport. If you need a more general theme for a kids' party, you can go with the season the party is held in (like spring or winter) or even the nearest holiday.

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20 Kids' Cupcake Recipe Ideas

<p>Today's Work at Home Mom</p><p>These cupcakes look like fruit but taste like cake! They'll be a hit at any summer party.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://todaysworkathomemom.com/watermelon-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Watermelon Cupcakes Recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Easy Watermelon Cupcakes Recipe</a></strong></p>
<p>Sandra Lee</p><p>These cupcakes use marshmallows and candy to make up a cute snowman on top of a bed of frosting "snow."</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/709198/parade/snowman-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Sandra Lee's Snowman Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Sandra Lee's Snowman Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons</p><p>Mini vanilla wafers and yellow frosting turn these cupcakes into cute little lions.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/easy-lion-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Lion Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Easy Lion Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>These adorable cupcakes are so easy to make and actually taste like cherries!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/cherry-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cherry Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cherry Cupcakes</a></strong></p>

These adorable cupcakes are so easy to make and actually taste like cherries!

Get the recipe: Cherry Cupcakes

<p>CALLIE BLOUNT</p><p>Oreos, licorice, M&M's and edible eyes make these spider cupcakes look a lot creepier than they taste!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/842465/communitytable/creepy-chocolate-spider-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Creepy Chocolate Spider Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Creepy Chocolate Spider Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>Ricardo Cuisine</p><p>A pringle and gumdrop make a perfect cowboy hat for these fun cupcakes!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:<a href="https://www.ricardocuisine.com/en/recipes/3561-cowboy-cupcakes" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cowboy Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> Cowboy Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>Handmade Charlotte</p><p>These incredibly cute cupcakes are decorated with wafer cookies, candies and sprinkles.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/55002/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Wafer Cookie Fairy Houses;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Wafer Cookie Fairy Houses</a></strong></p>
<p>Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons</p><p>All you need is frosting and vanilla wafers to make these adorable bear cupcakes; they are perfect for camping!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/camping-fun-food-craft-ideas-for-kids/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Bear Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Bear Cupcakes</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/house-celebrate-35-best-kids-163000202.html" data-ylk="slk:35 Kids' Birthday Party Places;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">35 Kids' Birthday Party Places</a></strong></p>
<p>Alan Richardson</p><p>Yogurt-covered pretzels make the perfect little skeletons, placed upon chocolate frosting to emulate buried bones.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:<a href="https://parade.com/1275704/parade/pretzel-skeleton-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pretzel Skeleton Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> Pretzel Skeleton Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>Repeat Crafter Me</p><p>Use mini marshmallows to make the sheep fur, and mold Tootsie Rolls to make the faces.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2013/04/sheep-cupcakes.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Sheep Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Sheep Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>Gourmet Mom on the Go</p><p>The kids can help make these cute piggy cupcakes; they are so simple and cute!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="http://www.gourmetmomonthego.com/2010/10/perfectly-piggy-dinner.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pig Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Pig Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>Today's Parent</p><p>Use wafers and candy to decorate these cute train cupcakes.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/family/birthday-parties/cupcake-decorating-ideas-train/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cupcake decorating ideas: Train;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cupcake decorating ideas: Train</a></strong></p>
<p>Bird on a Cake</p><p>These Cookie Monster cupcakes look just like the <em>Sesame Street</em> character!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://birdonacake.blogspot.com/2011/11/om-nom-nom-nom.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cookie Monster Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cookie Monster Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>Hungry Happenings</p><p>These fun cupcakes not only look adorable, but they also include Reese's—yum!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://hungryhappenings.com/valentines-day-im-bananas-about-you-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Monkey Cupcakes - "I'm Bananas About You";elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Monkey Cupcakes - "I'm Bananas About You"</a></strong></p>
<p>The Decorated Cookie Blog</p><p>These cute crab cupcakes take just minutes to make!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://thedecoratedcookie.com/easy-cupcake-crabs-for-celebrations/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Crab Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Easy Crab Cupcakes</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1246685/kristamarshall/easy-lunchbox-ideas-for-kids/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:45 Best Lunchbox Ideas for Kids;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">45 Best Lunchbox Ideas for Kids</a></strong></p>
<p>Jess Fuel</p><p>Who knew a Nutter Butter would make sure a cute horse?!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.jessfuel.com/horse-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Horse Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Horse Cupcakes</a></strong></p>

Jess Fuel

Who knew a Nutter Butter would make sure a cute horse?!

Get the recipe: Horse Cupcakes

<p>Two Sisters Crafting</p><p>Use M&M's as scales and lips to make these cute fishy cupcakes.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.twosisterscrafting.com/little-fishy-cupcakes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Little Fishy Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Little Fishy Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>It's Always Autumn</p><p>Your little pirates will love these cute cupcakes! The recipe offers a few different pirate-themed designs: treasure boxes, pirate ships, a pirate face and a gold coin.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/pirates-awesome-fondant-yucky.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Pirate Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Easy Pirate Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons</p><p>Your little Sesame Street fans are going to love these cupcakes! They are banana-flavored to keep with the yellow theme.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:<a href="https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/big-bird-banana-cupcakes-including/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Big Bird Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> Big Bird Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>Experience the Wonderful</p><p>Oreos make great eyes for an owl! Use mini M&M's for the center of the eye and the beak.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://gronicktales.blogspot.com/2012/11/over-weekend.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Owl Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Easy Owl Cupcakes</a></strong></p>

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