Friendship Day or Girlfriend’s Day, nothing beats homemade cupcakes when you want to say “I appreciate you.”
Whether it’s a small get together, a surprise for your best friend, or just celebrating over coffee, these cupcake recipes are simple to make and even more fun to share.
Classic vanilla cupcakes
A timeless treat that turns out soft and fluffy every time. You’ll need flour, baking powder, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla essence and milk. Cream the butter and sugar together, mix in the eggs and vanilla, then gently fold in the flour, baking powder and milk.
Fill your cupcake liners halfway and bake at 180°C for 18 to 20 minutes. Let them cool before frosting.
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Chocolate cupcakes
Made for friends who can never say no to chocolate. You’ll need flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, milk, oil, eggs and vanilla. Mix the dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, then combine them into a smooth batter. Bake at 180°C for about 20 minutes and finish with chocolate frosting or melted chocolate on top.
Red velvet cupcakes
Bright, festive and perfect for a Friendship Day celebration. You’ll need flour, cocoa powder, butter, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, red food colouring and vanilla essence. Prepare the batter, stir in a few drops of red food colouring and bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Top with cream cheese frosting.
Lemon cupcakes
Light, fresh and ideal for a monsoon afternoon. You’ll need flour, butter, sugar, eggs, milk, lemon zest and lemon juice. Mix everything into a smooth batter and bake. Once the cupcakes have cooled, drizzle a simple lemon glaze over them for extra flavour.
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Oreo cupcakes
A fun pick for anyone who loves cookies. You’ll need vanilla cupcake batter, crushed Oreo cookies and whipped cream or buttercream. Fold the crushed Oreos into the batter before baking.
Coffee cupcakes
Perfect for catching up with friends over a cup of coffee. You’ll need flour, butter, sugar, eggs, milk and instant coffee dissolved in warm water. Add the coffee mixture to the batter and bake until golden. Top with coffee buttercream or whipped cream.
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Rainbow sprinkle cupcakes
Colourful cupcakes that brighten up any celebration. You’ll need vanilla cupcake batter, rainbow sprinkles and buttercream frosting. Gently fold the sprinkles into the batter, bake, then decorate with more sprinkles for a cheerful finish.
FAQs
When is Friendship Day 2026 celebrated?
Friendship Day 2026 is being celebrated on the first Sunday of August.
What are some easy cupcakes to bake for Friendship Day?
Vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, strawberry, lemon, coffee, and funfetti cupcakes are popular choices.