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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

Stilton Cheese, Pear and Toasted Walnut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Cucumber Dill Topping

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

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Brown Butter Buttercream

Lavender Honey Cupcakes

Peach Mimosa Cupcakes with Champagne Meringue

Spinach Olive Oil Cupcake

Orange Cupcakes with Orange Crushed Pineapple Whipped Cream Topping

Sweet Potato Cupcake with Brown Sugar Glazed Chicken

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

"Priceless" Cupcakes

The Absurdist (Fruit and Cheese Platter Cupcakes)

Banana Cupcake with Spiced White Chocolate Glaze

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

Chocolate Marshmallow Cupcake

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

Vegan Brussel Carrot Curry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and Maple Curry Reduction

Alpocalypse Cupcakes

Absinthe, Almond, Black Currant and Cherry Cupcakes with Poppy Seeds

Barbie's Florida Key Lime Pie Cupcake

Banana Moon Pie Cupcakes

Pulled Pork and Sweet Corn Country Cupcakes

Coconut Rum and Lime Cupcakes

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