Rockin' Cupcakes co-owner Kara Ohngren sees cupcakes as another ode to rock legends. She showcased her bold flavors on Cupcake Wars and back home her cupcakes have been a No. 1 hit with locals. Try the Yellow Submarine lemon cupcake or the chocolate lovers' favorite: The Rolling Stone.

Three sisters (Mae, Melissa and Mallory) make up this very sweet, very vegan bakeshop. Together they continued vegan domination on Cupcake Wars. Meanwhile, customers devour the top-selling double chocolate cupcake. Or for a fruity fusion, try the mango or pina colada.

Online bakery The Cakeria creates custom cakes and more from scratch just for you. Either have it shipped, or the pastry chefs will travel to your next soiree and do the job, baking and all, on-site. This business concept may be nontraditional, but the custom cakes produced are old-school good.

On Cupcake Wars, judges couldn’t resist Heather Rousseau's cupcake packed with an addictive lemon-lime filling. You could say that winning Cupcake Wars gave Heather a sugar high. If you step inside her Michigan custom cupcake bakery (or SugarRush candy shop), you might get one too.

Kevin VanDeraa took a little sweetness a long way. His Minneapolis outpost, Cupcake, started with the gift of a cookbook in 1987. It hooked him on baking and now, equipped with three Cupcake Wars appearances and flavors like Boston cream pie and s'mores, the sky's the limit for his sweet adventure.

Shortly after their battle on Cupcake Wars, Victoria Donnelly and her staff at Cakeology bought a storefront to call their own in Boston. Their German Chocolate cupcake is a favorite among regulars, and they also have specialty cupcakes such as Root Beer Float and Earl Grey with honey.

Jason Kakabaker (yes, Kakabaker) started his baking business making what he calls "the most decadent cupcakes you can buy." Ingredients include Merlot, cherries, lager and even Chardonnay. The Cupcake War judges took note, as Candace loved his decadent confections.

Everything at Crema Cafe - the buttercream swirl-coated cakes, the whimsical dessert displays, the latte foam art - is brimming with personality. This cozy Cambridge hideaway's rotating menu has something to enjoy for every meal of the day (and croissants in five flavors for every snack in between.)

At Cupcake Mojo in Weymouth, Massachusetts, the mother-daughter team of Maureen Fitzgerald and Christina Nalband churn out dozens of cupcakes in a dazzling array of flavors (more than 30 total), giving them plenty of practice for their turn on Cupcake Wars. Popular picks include Nana's Whoopee Cake and Cherry Pie. For adults, there are special ''cocktail'' cupcakes, such as Strawberry Margarita.

As owner Ly Lo tells it, the reason behind the name Cupcake Caramel is they make the best caramel in the world. The judges on Cupcake Wars agreed, calling her salty caramel buttercream "divine." For an equally divine sweet treat, you must try her pistachio French macarons.

Eat Cake! originally started as a home business run out of owner Hilary Larson's kitchen, but it has since expanded to a busy storefront in Newburyport, Mass. The cupcake menu includes favorites like Carrot Cake and Double-Dipped Chocolate Fudge, making them ideal competitors for Cupcake Wars.

The Treat Cupcake Bar of Needham, Mass., is a go-to for fans of creative cupcakes. Either pick from the dozen daily flavors, or go with Make-a-Treat and choose your own frosting, cake and candy. No matter your age, the bar is perfect for any event, from a ladies' night out to a birthday party.

On this episode of Food Network's Cupcake Wars, the owner of Move It, Shake it Cakery competes to win $10,000 and have his cupcakes presented at a celebrity-studded event celebrating music star Jennette McCurdy.

Ever felt like savoring a gourmet cupcake with a glass of Merlot? That is exactly what customers can enjoy at Sweet in Worcester, Mass. Owner Alina Eisenhauer is a natural competitor, having appeared on Cupcake Wars, Chopped and Sweet Genius.

Yum Bunnies Cakery knows cake - in fact it's all they do! The Technicolor workshop's gallery is overflowing with tasty works of art. Choose a flavored canvas (the Half-and-Half butter-chocolate combo wins people's choice), and marvel as owner Jessica Sahakian sculpts and frosts edible masterpieces.