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All About Cake Wars

If you like Cupcake Wars, you'll crave this creative contest.

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About the Show

It’s cupcake vs. cupcake in Food Network’s tastiest competition yet! Each week on Cupcake Wars, four of the country’s top cupcake bakers face off in three elimination challenges until only one decorator remains. The sweet prize: $10,000 and the opportunity to showcase their cupcakes at the winning gig. Candace Nelson (owner of Sprinkles Cupcakes) and Florian Bellanger (chef and co-owner of online macaron company MadMac) serve as permanent judges with a third rotating judge each week, and Justin Willman hosts.

About the Host

Jonathan Bennett

Though his striking good looks may have made Jonathan Bennett an object of affection for the “plastics” in Mean Girls, his talent and commitment are what have led to his becoming one of the most-sought-after young actors in Hollywood.

Most Popular Recipes

All Cupcake Wars Recipes

South Beach Wine and Food Festival Cupcakes

Almond Citrus Cupcake

Chocolate Marshmallow Cupcake

White Chocolate Cherry Cupcakes

Sweet and Salty (Opposites Attract) Cupcake: Pecan Cake with Pie Crust Topping, Salted Caramel Buttercream and Salted Caramel Drizzle

Cuatro Leches Cupcakes

Tropical Honeymoon Cupcakes

The Fearless Vampire Killer Cupcake

Cuban Coffee Cupcakes

Death by Chocolate Cupcakes

Creme Brulee Cupcake

Rockin' Raspberry Cupcake

Winning Recipe Mini Coconut Cupcakes with Poppy Seed Crust, Muscat Raisin Filling, and Parsley Icing with Toasted Coconut, Flax and Poppy Seed Toffee, and Organic Roses

Blue Velvet, Blackberry Curd, and Blackberry Lemon Cream Cheese Cupcakes

Corn Yellow Pepper Cupcake

Spicy Double Dark Chocolate Cake

Vegan Lemon Cupcakes with Fresh Berry Filling and Lemon Buttercream

Pastrami Cupcakes

Maple Cupcakes with Cherry Compote and Goat Cheese Frosting

Chipotle Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

Winning Recipe Oatmeal-Raisin Cupcakes, Orange Cream Cheese Icing

Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake

Black Forest Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting

Vegan, Soy-Free, Nut-Free Fudge, Mint and Raspberry Cupcakes

Pulled Pork and Sweet Corn Country Cupcakes

Coconut Rum and Lime Cupcakes

Champagne Cupcakes with Italian Buttercream

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