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Emily Fabulous » Recipes » Round Up Slide Shows

11 Desserts Worth Eating Frosting First

Published: Oct 25, 2025 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

If frosting is your favorite part, this list is for you. These 11 desserts are packed with creamy, spoon-licking frosting you will want to taste again and again. From smooth buttercream to rich chocolate and fluffy whipped toppings, there is a sweet finish for every craving.

Lilac Cupcakes with Lilac Buttercream Frosting

Lilac Cupcakes with Lilac Buttercream Frosting.
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The lilac buttercream steals the show with its light, floral flavor and soft purple-pink color. It's so pretty and creamy, you might forget about the cupcake underneath.

Get the Recipe: Lilac Cupcakes with Lilac Buttercream Frosting

Banana Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Smooth cream cheese frosting turns these banana muffins into a sweet breakfast treat. It's tangy, rich, and the kind of frosting that makes you lick the spoon clean.

Get the Recipe: Banana Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

Candied Ginger Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Candied Ginger Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Creamy cream cheese frosting takes center stage and cools the spicy-sweet kick of candied ginger. Every bite is perfectly balanced and irresistibly smooth.

Get the Recipe: Candied Ginger Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Caramel Apple Frosting

Caramel Apple Frosting
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Sweet, buttery caramel frosting with a touch of apple flavor tastes like fall on a spoon. You'll want to eat it straight from the bowl before it ever reaches a dessert.

Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Frosting

Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

Candy Cane Sugar Cookies
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Peppermint buttercream adds a cool, creamy twist to these sugar cookies. Each bite feels festive, fresh, and perfectly sweet.

Get the Recipe: Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

Crumbl Birthday Cake Cookies

Crumbl Birthday Cake Cookies
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The cake batter frosting is soft, sweet, and sprinkled with color. Every cookie tastes like a bite of birthday cake happiness.

Get the Recipe: Crumbl Birthday Cake Cookies

Hibiscus Cupcakes

Hibiscus Cupcakes
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The hibiscus frosting is light, floral, and refreshingly bright. Its soft pink swirl makes every cupcake look like a little piece of sunshine.

Get the Recipe: Hibiscus Cupcakes

Caramel Filled Cupcakes

Caramel Filled Cupcakes
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Creamy caramel frosting crowns these caramel-filled cupcakes with smooth sweetness. It's rich enough to make every bite feel extra special.

Get the Recipe: Caramel Filled Cupcakes

Passion Fruit Cupcakes

Passion Fruit Cupcakes
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The passion fruit frosting is light, tangy, and just the right mix of sweet and citrusy. It brings out all the tropical flavor in the passion fruit cupcakes.

Get the Recipe: Passion Fruit Cupcakes

Candy Cane Cupcakes

Candy Cane Cupcakes
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Swirled peppermint frosting and pretty sprinkles are the best part of these cupcakes. The creamy, swirly combo is as fun to eat as it looks.

Get the Recipe: Candy Cane Cupcakes

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
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The cream cheese frosting is rich, silky, and just the right amount of sweet. It makes every bite of soft pumpkin bread taste like cozy comfort.

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

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