Some cupcake flavors never go out of style. This collection of Classic Cupcakes brings together familiar favorites, from rich chocolate and fluffy vanilla to red velvet, carrot cake, coconut, funfetti, and other timeless flavors that deserve a permanent place in your recipe box.

These are the cupcakes you can turn to for birthdays, bake sales, family gatherings, holidays, or an everyday excuse to bake something sweet. Dress them up with swirls of frosting and colorful sprinkles for a celebration, or keep them beautifully simple and let the cake and frosting do all the work.

Whether you’re looking for an old favorite or searching for a dependable cupcake to make your own, this is the perfect place to start. Sometimes the classics really are the best.