As incredible as they are, cupcakes are a rather frou-frou dessert for the most part. These camouflage cupcakes, however, are as tough as they come. They're adorable (in a rugged sort of way), delicious, and perfect for any kind of military-themed party or to just say thank you to a soldier.

This recipe from Tablespoon is incredibly easy too as she suggests you just use pre-made frosting and cake mixes. It's the technique and coloring that make them cute, and you could even top them with little green Army men for an extra kick. Be ready to be saluted big time for these.

It's almost Mother's Day, and if you're looking for the perfect desert to surprise your favorite mom with, I've got a great one for you. This crunchy chocolate malt cupcake recipe has it all going on. It's rich and creamy, but with that sweet, crunchy malted surprise. It's almost a candy bar -- only it's been baked with love.

It's also made with malted milk powder and crispy rice cereal -- that's where the crunch comes in. Top with a few chocolate malt balls and some sprinkles to make it extra fun.

Something about spring puts me in the perfect mood for fruit desserts. Even if most of our fruit isn't quiiiiite in season yet, it's definitely time for some sweet and tart flavor only fresh fruit can delivery. So I've pulled together some positively ambrosial fruit dessert recipes -- some classic, others surprising but tempting. Here's eight fruit desserts I'd love to try this spring.

Are you ready to fiesta? Tomorrow is one of the most delicious holidays of the year -- Cinco de Mayo. From breakfast (huevos rancheros) to dinner (tacos, enchiladas, and tamales, oh my), it's a day filled with fantastic food inspiration, be it traditional Mexican or more of the Tex-Mex variety.

When it comes to dessert, these adorable margarita cupcakes can't be beat as they go with anything. The recipe from Just a Pinch calls for tequila in the cupcakes and in the rich creamy frosting, so they've definitely got a kick. Leave it out of some if you're serving kids or others who don't drink. Ole!

Mmm. Even though bathing suit season is right around the corner, it's still next to impossible to give up desserts in favor of looking a bit better on the beach. Especially when the treats you serve up after dinner are light, refreshing, and nothing short of delicious.

Like this decadent Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes recipe from Betty Crocker, for example. Is there any better combination than berry and lemon? They're the perfect pair, and they create such a wonderful flavor explosion for your taste buds. You gotta love a great mix of tart and sweet. (I'm salivating. And I know I'm not the only one.)

While cupcakes are delicious any time of year, this particular recipe seems to be the perfect blend of spring and summer, so it's one you can whip up and enjoy for months to come.

Fancy, overpriced, oversized gourmet bakery cupcakes may be declining in popularity, but let's get real here. Regular homemade cupcakes are never going to go out of style! Granted, sometimes you wanna mix it up. Like try a snazzy new presentation or a couple delish experimental ingredients. No, I'm not talking about something like hickory smoked bacon-infused chocolate (blech!). More like cupcakes inside ice cream cones! How cute! What's more, this ice cream cone cupcake recipe from Martha Stewart makes the adorable dessert seem super easy. Check it out ...

I'm not quite sure who masterminded this Rice Krispie treat cupcakes recipe, but they need to be considered for a Nobel Peace Prize. I mean, what better way to tranquilize a group of hungry kids than with a combination of their favorite sweet snacks? It's a twofer to end all twofers, and a snap crackle pop to end all snap crackle pops.

Are we finally over cupcakes? Food bloggers and hipster naysayers have been calling the end of the cupcake trend for years now, and I've always laughed them off. But now? We have actual evidence of the cupcake's imminent demise. Trendy cupcake baker Crumbs Bake Shop says their sales are down by 22 percent. Yikes! 

A cupcake-industry expert told the Wall Street Journal, "Demand is flat. And quite frankly, people can bake cupcakes." OMG, are cupcake shops going to close? Will the frosting-swirled confections disappear from bakery windows? Will we seriously have to (gulp) bake our own?!?