How To Make Small Batch Cupcakes For Two!

Cupcake Recipes for Two

By Amber Cox

Baking without the excess! These delicious recipes are just enough for a couple and easily doubled or tripled for a family! 

6 different small batch cupcake recipes

&

3 small batch icing recipes

Hello! I absolutely love baking, but I always dread making cake or cupcakes because then the extras will be sitting around the house. Inevitably, I will either eat way too many cupcakes or have to throw them away. Instead of having to make 24 cupcakes at once to celebrate birthdays, holidays, promotions and other special days, I decided to figure out how to make just two cupcakes! Just enough for my husband and I, and easily doubled or tripled for a whole family! I didn’t want to be limited to the plain vanilla and chocolate that I found online, so I went about creating six different cake recipes and three icing recipes that could be mixed and matched. 

Though very messy, it was so much fun playing with the mixtures and creating these recipes. It took a few times to get the right balance for the coffee cupcakes, and luckily I had a very willing taste tester in my husband! At the end of the day, we both agree that the banana cupcakes are our favorite! 

Now I have these cupcake recipes in my back pocket for all special occasions and hope they are helpful to others as well! - Amber

Cupcake Recipes

Banana Cupcakes for Two
Chocolate Chip Cupcakes for Two 
Vanilla Cream Cupcakes for Two 
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cupcakes for Two
Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes for Two 
Chocolate Cream Cupcakes for Two

Icing Recipes

Buttercream Icing for Two 
Chocolate Icing for Two 
Cream Cheese Icing for Two 

Banana Cupcakes for Two

Prep Time: 5-8 Minutes | Bake Time: 18-20 Minutes | Serving Size: 3 (This one comes with a bonus!) 

Ingredients
¼ Cup Flour
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Baking Soda 
⅛ Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Milk 
2 Tablespoons Cinnamon Applesauce (Can be replaced by regular applesauce or vegetable oil) 
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 
½ Banana 

Steps

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and place three cupcake liners in a 12 cupcake baking tin. Optional: Spray liners with nonstick spray.
• Mix all dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt) in a medium bowl until evenly distributed. 
• In a small bowl, mash half of a banana. I typically use a potato masher for this, however, you can also use a fork. 
• Add banana and wet ingredients (milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract) to your flour mixture. Whisk until combined. 
• Fill cupcake liners ½-¾ full with batter. 
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. 
• Once cooled, choose an icing and decorate as desired. Enjoy! 

Chocolate Chip Cupcakes for Two 

Prep Time: 5-8 Minutes | Bake Time: 18-20 Minutes | Serving Size: 2

Ingredients 
¼ Cup Flour
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Baking Soda 
⅛ Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Milk 
2 Tablespoons Cinnamon Applesauce (Can be replaced by regular applesauce or vegetable oil) 
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 
1 Tablespoon Mini Chocolate Chips 

Steps

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and place two cupcake liners in a 12 cupcake baking tin. Optional: Spray liners with nonstick spray.
• Mix all dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt) in a medium bowl until evenly distributed. 
• Add wet ingredients (milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract) to your flour mixture. Whisk until combined. 
• Fold in mini chocolate chips.
• Fill cupcake liners ½-¾ full with batter. 
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. 
• Once cooled, choose an icing and decorate as desired. Enjoy!

Vanilla Cream Cupcakes for Two 

Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Bake Time: 18-20 Minutes | Serving Size: 2

Cake Ingredients 
¼ Cup Flour
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Baking Soda 
⅛ Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Milk 
2 Tablespoons Cinnamon Applesauce (Can be replaced by regular applesauce or vegetable oil) 
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 

Cream Ingredients
¼ Cup Heavy Cream
1 Tablespoon Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 

Steps

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and place two cupcake liners in a 12 cupcake baking tin. Optional: Spray liners with nonstick spray.
• Mix all dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt) in a medium bowl until evenly distributed. 
• Add wet ingredients (milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract) to your flour mixture. Whisk until combined. 
• Fill cupcake liners ½-¾ full with batter. 
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. 
• While cupcakes are baking, add cream ingredients (heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract) to the bowl for your stand mixer. Mix on high until cream thickens (see photo). 
• Fit pastry bag with plain cone tip and fill with cream. 
• Once cupcakes have cooled, stick pastry bag tip deep into your cupcake and slowly pull out, filling the hole created by the pastry bag with cream. (You will have extra cream so enjoy! It is hard to cut down this recipe even further.) 
• Choose an icing and decorate as desired. Enjoy! 

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cupcakes for Two

Prep Time: 5-8 Minutes | Bake Time: 18-20 Minutes | Serving Size: 2

Ingredients
¼ Cup Flour
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Baking Soda 
⅛ Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
2 Tablespoons Milk 
2 Tablespoons Cinnamon Applesauce (Can be replaced by regular applesauce or vegetable oil) 
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 

Steps

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and place two cupcake liners in a 12 cupcake baking tin. Optional: Spray liners with nonstick spray.
• Mix all dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder) in a medium bowl until evenly distributed. 
• Add wet ingredients (milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract) to your flour mixture. Whisk until combined. 
• Fold in mini chocolate chips.
• Fill cupcake liners ½-¾ full with batter. 
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. 
• Once cooled, choose an icing and decorate as desired. Enjoy! 

Chocolate Coffee Cupcakes for Two 

Prep Time: 5-8 Minutes | Bake Time: 18-20 Minutes | Serving Size: 2

Ingredients
¼ Cup Flour
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Baking Soda 
⅛ Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
1 ½ Teaspoons Instant Coffee 
2 Tablespoons Milk 
2 Tablespoons Cinnamon Applesauce (Can be replaced by regular applesauce or vegetable oil) 
½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 

Steps

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and place two cupcake liners in a 12 cupcake baking tin. Optional: Spray liners with nonstick spray.
• Mix all dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and instant coffee) in a medium bowl until evenly distributed. 
• Add wet ingredients (milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract) to your flour mixture. Whisk until combined. 
• Fill cupcake liners ½-¾ full with batter. 
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. 
• Once cupcakes have cooled, choose an icing and decorate as desired. Enjoy! 

Chocolate Cream Cupcakes for Two

Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Bake Time: 18-20 Minutes | Serving Size: 2

Cake Ingredients
¼ Cup Flour
2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Baking Soda 
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
2 Tablespoons Milk 
2 Tablespoons Cinnamon Applesauce (Can be replaced by regular applesauce or vegetable oil) 
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 

Cream Ingredients 
¼ Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 Tablespoon Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 

Steps

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and place two cupcake liners in a 12 cupcake baking tin. Optional: Spray liners with nonstick spray.
• Mix all dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder) in a medium bowl until evenly distributed. 
• Add wet ingredients (milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract) to your flour mixture. Whisk until combined. 
• Fill cupcake liners ½-¾ full with batter. 
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. 
• While cupcakes are baking, add cream ingredients (heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract) to the bowl for your stand mixer. Mix on high until cream thickens (see photo). 
• Fit pastry bag with plain cone tip and fill with cream. 
• Once cupcakes have cooled, stick pastry bag tip deep into your cupcake and slowly pull out, filling the hole created by the pastry bag with cream. (You will have extra cream so enjoy! It is hard to cut down this recipe even further.)
• Choose an icing and decorate as desired. Enjoy! 

Buttercream Icing for Two 

Ingredients 
1 Tablespoon Softened Butter
¼-¾ Cup Confectionary Sugar 
½ Tablespoon Milk 
½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

• Mix all ingredients together, starting with ¼ cup confectionary sugar
• Continue adding sugar until you get the consistency and taste you want (I used ½ cup of sugar)
• Either use a knife or a pastry bag to ice cupcakes when they are completely cooled
• Serve and enjoy! 

Chocolate Icing for Two 

Ingredients
1.5 Tablespoons Softened Butter
¼-¾ Cup Confectionary Sugar 
⅛ Cup Cocoa Powder
½ Tablespoon Milk 
½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

• Mix all ingredients together, starting with ¼ cup confectionary sugar
• Continue adding sugar until you get the consistency and taste you want (I used ½ cup of sugar)
• Either use a knife or a pastry bag to ice cupcakes when they are completely cooled
• Serve and enjoy! 

Cream Cheese Icing for Two 

Ingredients
1 Tablespoon Softened Butter
1 Tablespoon Cream Cheese
¼-¾ Cup Confectionary Sugar 
¼ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

• Mix all ingredients together, starting with ¼ cup confectionary sugar
• Continue adding sugar until you get the consistency and taste you want (I used ½ cup of sugar)
• Either use a knife or a pastry bag to ice cupcakes when they are completely cooled
• Serve and enjoy!