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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

Pistachio and Cardamom Cupcakes

Matinee Idol Cupcakes

Circus Caramel Corn with Smoked Almonds and Sea Salt

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

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Winning Recipe Raspberry Cupcakes with Champagne Buttercream Frosting

Pink Grapefruit Cupcakes with Guava Truffle Cookies and Rosewater Frosting

Polka Cake

Espresso Chocolate Cheery Cupcake

Red Deliciousness

Chocolate Cupcakes with a Chocolate, Orange and Clove Infused Ganache Filling and a Chinese Spiced Tea Buttercream

Cherry Moonshine Pie Cupcake

Peach Cobbler, Miel De Nuez, Brown Streusel Cupcakes

Lemon-Raspberry Cupcakes with Raspberry-Balsamic Cream Cheese Frosting

Peanut Butter Moon Pie: Chocolate Cake, Graham Cracker Crust, Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Filling, Marshmallow Frosting

Wheat Germ and Ginger, Wasabi Cream, and Tuna Creme Fraiche Cupcakes

His and Hers Tuxedo Cupcake

Lavender Tangerine Dream Cupcakes

The Absurdist (Fruit and Cheese Platter Cupcakes)

Green Tea Cupcakes Topped with Green Tea Buttercream Frosting

Coconut Cupcakes with Whipped Coconut Mousse Filling and Coconut Buttercream

Gilbert Ganache-fried Cupcakes: Chocolate Seltzer Cupcakes with Ganache, Banana Frosting, and Caramelized Banana

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

Double Shot Mocha Latte Cupcakes

Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting and Chocolate Fudge Filling

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