The cakes we used in this recipe are Little Debbie Easter Basket Cakes because, well, Easter basket is in the name. But, if you can't find those in your store or you prefer another mini packaged cake, you can go ahead and use that. And, like we mentioned above, if you have a favorite recipe that you go to for cupcakes, you can use homemade cupcakes in this. Just make sure that your homemade cupcakes rise above the cupcake liners enough that you have room to decorate on top.