The key to [desi]gn cakes & cupcakes bakeshop is lots of shine, and lots of glitter (so they say). But Cupcake Wars judges also give credit to its blissfully "divine" buttercream frosting and [desi]gn’s inventive flavors. Try for yourself with the tasty PB Presley cupcake.

On Food Network's Cupcake Wars, the owner of Suite 106 Cupcakery competes to win $10,000 and have her cupcakes presented at a star-studded event.

On this episode of Food Network's Cupcake Wars, Stephanie of Red Velvet Stephanie.com competes to win $10,000 and have her cupcakes presented at the star-studded Los Angeles Film Festival.

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.

It's all about choice at this cupcake boutique. With 125 flavors — including Lemon Drop, Peanut Butter Cup 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 Dolce Vista Cupcakes, owner Vista Miller turned a hobby into a thriving business in Orange County, Calif. The shop’s award-winning cupcakes include Caramel Apple with salted-caramel buttercream and Chocolate Truffle filled with cream cheese frosting and topped with a white truffle glaze.

Simple sophistication is what The Perfect Circle Cupcakery produces masterfully. Elegant flavors like the Tuxedo (dark chocolate cake with rich vanilla buttercream) are casual enough for a weeknight craving or - thanks to the shop's couture cupcake decorators - can be dressed up for any occasion.

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.

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.

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.

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Christa Kelso's goal is to make cupcakes that are ''mini masterpieces,'' so it's no surprise that she was eager to arrive in the Cupcake Wars arena. Her cupcakes come in a variety of flavors, such as Lemon Raspberry and Pumpkin Spice, and other tiny treats include mini cheesecakes and truffles.

The art deco exterior of Milk serves as the perfect setting for its throwback menu of ice cream shakes and diner favorites. Milk's ice cream cone cupcake wowed the Cupcake War judges, but the bakers also have a way with cookies including the must-try favorite: ooey-gooey double chocolate.

Market Restaurant in Los Angeles is known for serving and catering market-fresh salads, sandwiches and other pleasures. The cupcakes are so good that owner Bret Thompson competed in Cupcake Wars. His restaurant offers classic Chocolate, Vanilla and Red Velvet every day and specials for preorder.

As a former contestant on Cupcake Wars, Michelle Della Penna takes pride in using all-vegan ingredients to create delicious treats like cookies and brownies. Some of her signature desserts include the Cran Rustica (an oatmeal cookie with dried cranberries) and Fudgy Wudgy Brownies.