"Cupcake Wars" contender Bliss Cupcake Cafe has a menu of 9 to 12 cupcake flavors that changes every day, except for shop staples Red Velvet and Chocolate Milkshake, with two possible two gluten-free options. Owner Lacey Carney describes her bakery as, "a mouth full of happy."

Sweet Daddy has a little something for everyone. Kids go wild over the rainbow Doodah sprinkles cupcake, and the classic Red Velvet is the number one best seller. Visit one of Sweet Daddy Cupcakes' three Arizona stores, or track down its roaming cupcake van for a taste on the go.

On this episode of Food Network's Cupcake Wars, the owner of Sugar on Top competes to win $10,000 and have her cupcakes presented at an exclusive fan event for pop idol Cody Simpson.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stephanie and Lindsay Esparza started CupCakes in Scottsdale, Ariz., after graduating from college. In just three years, they've expanded to a second location, in Tucson, and earned national acclaim on Cupcake Wars. A CupCakes must-try: the vegan Skinny Mini, a lemon cupcake with gold luster dust.

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.

Known for his charming dessert displays showcasing the most delectable sweets, Isaac Carter opened Isaacream in December 2011 as a pop-up shop. As a Cupcake Wars contestant, Isaac continues to impress with his "stunningly delicious" cupcakes and special occasion layer cakes.

Chef-owner Kirby Galli brought classical French training and modern flavors to win Cupcake Wars. At her Los Angeles-based bakery, customers can choose classic treats (cookies, cupcakes, tarts and macarons) with unique flavor combinations like chocolate-ancho chili and lavender with lemon.

Auntie Em's Kitchen is a tiny Los Angeles bakery and cafe with an electric personality. Owner Terri Wahl's thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies have given Duff Goldman a sugar rush. Not stopping there, her signature cupcakes have landed Terri in the middle of a Throwdown and even Cupcake Wars.