As a Cupcake Wars finalist, Coccadotts surely isn't finished with baking. Storefronts can be found in South Carolina and Albany, N.Y., with cupcakes like Snickas or the Brown Chica Brownie. And the name? Owner Rachel fused her last name, Cocca, with her husband's, Dott, and Coccadotts was born.
Moore Dessert Please in Dayton is truly family-run, with siblings and parents all in tow. Guests adore the simple feel of the store and cupcakes. Have a look at the sweet treats in natural, timeless flavors — banana, carrot, chocolate and many more — displayed in modern glass cases.
On the Cosmic Cupcakes episode of Cupcake Wars, Pattie Dravis of Pattie's Tiny Cakes impressed the judges with her must-try treats, but locals love her premium frosting made with light whipped cream instead of buttercream. Try for yourself with the tasty combo of Carrot With Pineapple Frosting.
This bakery brings the sweet taste of the South straight to California with dessert classics like Peach Cobbler and Sweet Potato Pie. Red Velvet cupcakes are this spot’s specialty, but the innovative cakes customized by owner Karolyn Plummer and cake artist Jasmine Frank are also irresistible.
What started on a whim has become Josh Bartell's full-time business -- lucky for his customers, who have been gobbling up his fresh-baked gourmet cupcakes. Popular flavors include Salted Caramel and the customer favorites like Murder by Chocolate and Snickerdoodle.
Locals line up in the cold to order from Kastle Sorensen's mobile cupcake truck traveling all across Eagle River, Alaska. With more than 80 different flavors from Sparkling Apple Cider to White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia, it's tough deciding on only one cupcake.
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.
On the "Weird Al Yankovic" episode of Cupcake Wars, Weird Al knew no better word to describe Sugar Mama's cupcakes than "scrumdiddlyumptious." Known by locals as Austin, Texas', premier bakeshop, Sugar Mama's packs a punch with its line of traditional cupcakes like Jack’s Lemon.
It's all about choice at this cupcake boutique. With 125 flavors — including Cream Sherry Double Decker, Peach Pie Cheesecake and gluten-free options — Nadia Cakes can satisfy just about any sweet tooth. Work your way down the flavor list at its locations in California and Minnesota.
At Cupcakes and Co. in Burbank, Calif., owner Maryanne Tongko infuses her cupcakes with international flair like ube (purple yam), mango and green tea. Other favorites include the Citrus Veil cupcake with fresh lime curd and the Black Pearl cupcake with Valhrona chocolate pearls.
At Dia Doce, owner and Cupcake Wars veteran Thais DeSilva creates cupcakes with gourmet flair in such tantalizing flavors as Maple Bacon, Peach Cobbler and Lemon Basil. Dia Doce has a thriving online business, but it also has a cupcake truck that travels around Spring City, Penn.
This family-owned bakery prides itself on classic baking with a modern twist. With cakes and frosting made fresh daily, the extensive cupcakes menu includes Margarita, Tomato Soup and Almond Champagne flavors and includes 12 vegan varieties. Look for daily flavors online or on Facebook.
Once a tight end for the NFL, George Wrightster soon found his sweeter side and started baking at Violet's Cakes in Pasadena, Calif. The cupcake flavors change daily and include both classic standbys like Red Velvet and Chocolate Chip as well as more unusual offerings such as Cinnamon Roll.
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.
The name for Ksquared Cupcakes came from owner Winter Arif's two daughters: Kennedi and Kameryn. Her "love at first bite" cupcakes include flavors like Mocha Frappe and Tamarind & Blood Orange. As seen on Cupcake Wars, she's no stranger to flavor, having baked a sweet potato and chestnut cupcake.
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