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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

Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cupcake

Rolling Stones Brown Sugar Cupcake with Coconut Custard Filling, Spiced Rum Frosting and Cracked Brown Sugar Brittle

Fun House in Your Mouth Cupcake

Standing Ovation: Sweet Chocolate Port Cupcakes, Port Wine Reduction Syrup, Raspberry Creme Fraiche Filling, French Chocolate Mousse

Strawberry Thumbprint Cupcake

Sharp Cheddar Cupcakes with Candied Pecan Topping and Honey Blue Cheese Frosting

Cannoli Cupcakes

Lemon Rosemary Smoked Salmon Cupcake

Circus Caramel Corn with Smoked Almonds and Sea Salt

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Zinfandel Buttercream Frosting

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake

Cruising Down Collins

Winning Recipe Caramel Apple Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

Chili Chocolate Cupcakes

Banana, Chocolate, Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Dark Magic Cupcakes

Cherry Cobbler Cupcake

Sharp Cheddar Cupcakes

Chocolate Stout and Irish Cream Liqueur Cupcakes

Daddy Warbucks

Almond Cupcakes with Blueberry Tequila Filling, Topped with Marzipan and Acai Berry Cream Cheese Frosting

Orange Cupcakes with Orange Crushed Pineapple Whipped Cream Topping

Sweet Potato Cupcake with Brown Sugar Glazed Chicken

Coconut Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Filling, Topped with Caramel Buttercream Frosting and Toasted Coconut

Espresso Dark Brownie Cupcakes, Peanut Butter Fudge Frosting

Borscht Cupcakes, Apple Pie Filling, Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting and Cheddar Cheese Pie Crust Moon

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

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