On this episode of Food Network's Cupcake Wars, a baker at Cupcakes Nouveau competes to win $10,000 and have her cupcakes presented at a celebrity-studded party hosted by Ok! magazine.

For those interested in more than desserts, Hilton's Gourmet in Davenport, Fla., is a bakery that also happens to share space with a tearoom and antique store. Of course, Cupcake Wars veteran Andy Hilton serves up mouthwatering cupcake flavors—you might like Apple Caramel or Strawberry Malt.

Hokulani Bakeshop in Honolulu has the distinction of being the first cupcake-centric bakeshop in Hawaii. In addition to classics like Red Velvet and Vanilla, Cupcake Wars veteran Angela Chandler also infuses her cupcakes with island flavors like Strawberry Guava and Lilikoi (passion fruit).

On this episode of Food Network's Cupcake Wars, the owner of Patty Cakes Cupcakes competes to win $10,000 and have her cupcakes featured at a huge celebrity gala honoring animal conservation group WildAid.

Down in Marietta, Ga., "cake and pastry extraordinaire" Mamie Jo Doyle is baking with vintage flair. Some of the popular cupcake flavors at Miss Mamie's are Red Velvet, S'mores and Guinness. A former Cupcake Wars competitor, Miss Mamie's Cupcakes happily serves designer cakes and fun daily specials.

At Sugar Kneads Cakery in Loganville, Ga., the husband and wife team of Tara and Brad Tomlinson serves up far more than just typical cupcake fare — flavors include Coke Float, Banana Split and even Grape Soda. Tara's penchant to think outside the box made her perfect for Cupcake Wars.

Cupcake Wars competitor The Blue Eyed Daisy has a rotating menu of more than 50 flavors of cupcakes, including Spiced Maple Bacon and Dulce de Leche, but they serve more than sweets. They also serve breakfast, sandwiches, salads, soups and snacks, as well as tacos on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

The Sweet Shoppe shows how it's done in the South. In its Blue Ridge and McCaysville, G.A., locations, you can find all kinds of tasty chocolates, baked goods, award-winning pretzel bark, truffles and more. Choose from the Shoppe's fleet of gourmet cupcakes, like S'mores, Peanut Butter Cup and more.

Jean Bates and Paula Lucas named their cupcake bakery after their dog, Leo, and his best canine pal, Lucy. The couple's artful, made-from-scratch creations caught the eye of Cupcake Wars producers, proving classics like Southern Hummingbird and Chantilly Cream are as timeless as two best friends.

Representing edible art at its finest, Casereccio Cakes in Vero Beach, Fla., is known as one of the premiere confectionary artists in the industry. All of the family-owned boutique's sweets are made from scratch, and its picturesque wedding-worthy cakes are often covered in dainty flowers.

On "Cupcake Wars," Bunnie Cakes brought Latin flavors to vegan treats. Owner Mariana Cortez opened the first all-vegan bakery in Miami when she couldn't find a dairy-free cake for her son's birthday. The shop offers gluten-free, wheat-free, kosher and vegan baked goods as well as lunch specials.

JillyCakes' motto is that "every cupcake is an experience and every cake is an extravagance." This Orlando, Fla., bakery creates crave-worthy cake and cupcake flavors like Almond Biscotti, Banana Split and Pancake Breakfast. Let your imagination run wild when dreaming up a special custom cake.

This Miami-based dessert lounge uses a variety of local ingredients to bake its cupcakes daily. Try a tropically inspired flavor, like Guava, Mango or Piña Colada, or stick with more traditional flavors like Red Velvet or Brownie. Flavors change daily based on ingredients to ensure freshness.

At Sugar Cupcakery and Bakery in East Haven, Conn., Carol Vollono and her daughter, Brenda DePonte, always have 36 cupcake flavors available; dozens more, upon request. With a string of high-demand flavors like Chai Tea and Sherbet, the Sugar team was prepared to do sweet battle in the Cupcake Wars.

Hardcore cupcake fans, look no further than the Hardcore Sweets cupcake truck. Self-taught bakers Nicole and Jeremy excel in taking each cupcake to the next level, as evidenced by the KK's Pineapple Upside Down Cake, packed with pineapple and glazed with crunchy brown sugar.