Natasha Kuo of Minicakes keeps the recipe for her boutique cupcakes simple: quality ingredients with a touch of elegance. The San Jose, Calif., bakery accepts online orders for over 31 flavors. She says the "real crowd-pleaser" is the hot-buttered rum cupcake with a spiced whipped cream frosting.

Stephanie's Pastry Magic believes in making memories a little sweet and a little savory too. The Cupcake Wars judges thought her Smoked Paprika Cupcakes made with cream cheese and smoked salmon were packed with smoky flavor. But for that sugary bite, order her Chocolate/Hazelnut Dreams online.

Crystal Nicole Jones stumbled on the idea for her special cheesecake cupcakes during Thanksgiving dinner, and today she continues to master her cheesecake cupcake recipe. If you're intrigued, try the mimosa-inspired Marilyn Monmosa or the Sasha Salted Caramel, made with a fleur de sel cheesecake.

The "V" stands for vegan, and these baked goods are just that. Despite the lack of dairy or eggs, these mindful treats are just as decadent as their counterparts. C'est La V Bakeshop and its online store are closed for the time being, but stay tuned for vegan cakes, cupcakes, cookies and more.

Sweet Mess Cakery was a "poolside-in-Miami" hit on Cupcake Wars. Los Angelinos can order their tasty treats online, like the spicy chai cupcake called Breakfast in Bed or the Guinness, espresso and chocolate-filled cupcake known as the Tall, Dark and Handsome.

For cupcakes with a little soul, Soul Cups has it all. This pastry catering company crafts fresh, down-home cupcakes for special events. They even combine dessert and drink with "Cuptail Parties." Try the Muddy Water Chocolate Cupcake, a flowery treat of Dutch dark chocolate and rose buttercream.

The sweet dreams of owner Andrea Brackett turned into reality when she opened Sweet Dreamery Desserts. Her web-based business continues to specialize in throwback desserts like Devil's Food and even Malted Milk. Or, get a bigger bite as Sweet Dreamery has more than two dozen kinds of layer cakes.

Southern Girl Desserts is bringing Deep South classics to the City of Angels, y'all. Co-owner Catarah Hampshire gave the Cupcake Wars judges a taste of her signature Red Velvet with Cream Cheese Icing. Now her down-home flavors like Vanilla Bean and Lemon are on celebrity tables across Hollywood.

If you're looking for a healthy treat for your sweet cheeks, Pat and Gina Neely recommend the chewy chocolate cheeks, a healthy cookie full of antioxidants and fiber. Don't worry though; Pat ensures they don't taste like they're good for you.

You won't find a trace of hydrogenated oils or trans fats in the goods at Sweet as Bliss, a Web-based San Diego bakery. It focuses on pure ingredients, like real butter, fresh fruits and Mexican vanilla beans, and it can tailor its 50-plus cupcake and cake flavors to any dietary request.

With a celebrity clientele and a winning smile, Erica Tucker of Sweet E's bake shop has catapulted her online business to a full-fledged store brimming with everything cupcake. Making cake pops, blue velvet cupcakes, cookies and more, this Cupcake Wars veteran calls herself the cupcake princess.

On this episode of Food Network's "Cupcake Wars," the owners of JAM Vegan Bakery competes to win $10,000 and have their cupcakes featured at an exclusive party for iconic television star Fran Drescher.

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Jasmine Baker may have been only 18 when she came up with the idea for her own business, but that didn't stop her from creating Jazzy Cakes in Los Angeles. Jasmine specializes in unusual flavors like sweet Potato Pie and Spiced Pear, making her a perfect recruit for the Cupcake Wars.

On this episode of Food Network's Cupcake Wars, the owner Carrie Cakeaway competes to win $10,000 and have her cupcakes featured at a celebrity-packed party celebrating the Los Angeles Dodgers.