5 spicy cayenne cupcakes for Cinco de Mayo!

There are all sorts of ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with cupcakes; last year we gave you margarita cupcakes in margarita glasses (see all our margarita cupcakes here), churro cupcakes, Mexican hot chocolate cupcakes and a vegan black bean tamale cupcake with guacamole! This year, here are 5 spicy cayenne cupcakes; not all these cupcakes by blogger/bakers were created as homages to Cinco de Mayo but all are certain to provide a kick.


Serrano Chili Cayenne Pepper Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes cupcakes by The Cupcakery blogger


Chocolate cayenne cupcakes by The Bitchin' Kitchin' - click through for recipe



Ginger cayenne cupcakes cupcakes with pear cream cheese frosting by Kelly Sue DeConnick, who's got the recipe via Dog Hill Kitchen. "Be warned: there is a bite at the end. It comes after you swallow and it’s just a little burn. I like it, but if that’s not your thing, well, these are not the cupcakes you’re looking for."


Spiced chocolate cupcakes with caramel buttercream by Cakespy (click for recipe)


Chocolate cayenne hazelnut Heath Bar cupcakes by Mia's cupcakes

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today only at Swirlz: cupcakes with candied jalapeños!

Today only, get these special Cinco de Mayo cupcakes at Chicago's Swirlz Cupcakes. Via their Facebook page. Visit swirlzcupcakes.com for more information. Official description:

Mexican Hot Chocolate: Chocolate cayenne pepper cupcake, layers of chocolate ganache and candied jalapeños, topped with a cinnamon buttercream