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.

The glass case at Sassy Sweets is always packed with delightful cupcake concoctions. As the name suggest, cupcakes here take the unexpected route, meaning, get ready for the Bling Bling Peach cupcake and the Sassy Spumoni cupcake, topped with toasted pistachios.

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.

The cupcakes at Courtesan Cupcakes come fit for a royal -- and vegan -- court. Although the cupcakes from Courtesan may lack butter and eggs, they don't lack flavor. Try for yourself with any one of Courtesan's custom creations, from a vegan Butterfinger to the vegan Death by Chocolate cupcake.

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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.

Satisfy your sweet tooth at Mission Minis, a small shop baking gourmet mini cupcakes in tasty flavors like Ruby Red Velvet and Cinnamon Horchata fresh daily in San Francisco's Mission District. Not feeling cupcakes? The bakery also offers dipped pretzel rods, whoopie pies, cookies and cake pops.

On this episode of Food Network's Cupcake Wars, a baker at Lulu's Cupcakes competes to win $10,000 and have her cupcakes presented at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles.

Owner Elfie Weiss is a French transplant who resisted the cupcake when she first moved to the U.S. Discovering the glory of this iconic American pastry, Hotcakes Bakes now fills pedestals with cupcakes and croissants. The must-try item is Elfie's Cupcake Wars-worthy Tres Leches with Spicy Mango.

Named after New York City's famed 21 Club, this cupcake shop takes a classic approach to its "grownup edge" cupcakes. On Cupcake Wars, 21 Cakes impressed the judges with its ooey-gooey chocolate cake. But back home, locals have fallen in love with the salted caramel Parisian macarons.

Daryl Manese and Melissa Sacchetto have been baking happily ever after since becoming best friends in college and competing on Cupcake Wars. They continue to bake their signature Apple Pie cupcakes for vegan and gluten free eaters wanting a fairy-tale ending.

On this episode of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, the owner of Cup-n-Cakes Bakery competes to win $10,000 and have her cupcakes featured at a party celebrating the Chinese New Year.

This online shop based in Lakewood, Calif., boasts a menu of cupcakes that will brighten up any baby shower, birthday, wedding reception or average day. Flavors like Chocolate Salted Caramel, Mexican Hot Chocolate and Creme Brulee are favorites, but bakers can create perfect custom cupcakes, too.

Krista Lopez rigged up her first stand mixer at age 7! After years learning how to master family heirloom recipes, she dove into business with an online store. Word spread fast of her Chardonnay Ricotta Almond Raspberry cupcakes, turning Sugar From The Heart's storefront from dream to reality.