Celebrity fans can’t get enough of the delectable cupcakes that Ivey Childers churns out here and at her Brentwood locale. Marc Murphy favors the Spoiled Rotten: This apple-studded cupcake is piled high with a mound of apple cider frosting doused in butterscotch ganache and covered in sugary pecans.

The bakers at Nancy's Fancies pride themselves on making heartwarming classic desserts ''the way grandma used to bake.'' As former Cupcake Wars competitors, their Red Velvet and Wedding-Cake cupcakes have taken center stage among aficionados of the sweet treat in Providence, R.I.

Lala's Cupcakes and More is an online bakery that offers gluten-free and vegan options as well as traditional baked goods like Key Lime Pie. Owner Lauren Lee makes her signature treats using family recipes and brought a passion for beautiful treats to the competition on Cupcake Wars.

When Cupcake Wars honored the Hard Rock Cafe, Philly's Sweet Freedom Bakery came up with a rock star set list. Sticking to the shop's vegan, gluten- and allergen-free roots, all-American hits from apple crisp and brownie sundae to chocolate-chip cookie dough cupcakes, had the judges rocking out.

Who said cupcakes can only play in the sweet sandbox? Philly's It's a Cupcake! has every hankering covered. Need sugar? Reach for Sweet Potato Pie with Buttercream. Craving savory? The Tapas is a monster spicy-corn cupcake with garlic aioli, smoked salmon, tomatillo guacamole and a lime shrimp.

It's no secret that Melissa Torre's baked goods are both tasty and eco-friendly, thanks in part to locally sourced organic ingredients. Her exotic flavors (think grapefruit dulce de leche or salted chocolate lime hibiscus) also come packaged in reusable glass jars and mini push pops.

Best friends Lily Fischer and Nima Etemadi started A Cupcake Wonderland in Philadelphia and went on to Cupcake Wars, where they made a Spider-Man cupcake that is still sold today. This apricot, currant and kale fruitcake comes topped with pumpkin-cream cheese frosting and an oat-molasses cookie.

Using simple decorations and bold flavors (think spicy peach Bellini and lemon basil), Kyra Bussanich succeeded in turning the Cupcake Wars judges into gluten-free believers. With cakes like spiced yam and fillings like milk chocolate hazelnut ganache, you'll be craving her cupcakes too.

Sara Sara Cupcakes in Oklahoma City, Okla., concocts unique, creative flavor combinations. Out of its cute-as-can-be white and pink shop, you can find quirky, delectable concoctions like Peach Cobbler; Mint-Graham Cracker Girl Scout; Breleed Pineapple Upside-Down and savory Bacon, Egg and Cheese.

"Cupcake Wars" competitor Green Goodies is the only bakery in Oklahoma City that offers vegan and gluten-free cupcakes as well as sugar-free and classic cupcakes. Owner Tiffany Magness is proud to bake without artificial flavors, trans fat, high-fructose corn syrup or preservatives.

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.

With cupcake names like Crumbs 'N' Roses, The Breakfast Club and Sweet Chai of Mine, '83 Sweets in Dayton is a throwback to the last crumb. All jokes aside, this small-batch bakery frosts a mean homemade cupcake, including the gargantuan Super Freak that serves six to eight people.

AmyCakes & Cookies owner Amy Barkalow says "it's got to be the love" that makes her sweets so irresistible. On Cupcake Wars, Candace Nelson called her creations "bold, ambitious and ultimately delicious." The same can be said of her bakery: Customers love the Raspberry Truffle and Twinkie cupcakes.

At K Cupcakes in Jefferson, Ohio, owner and Cupcake Wars competitor Amanda Kish can whip up more than 20 gourmet flavors, such as Almond Wedding and Caramel Pecan, making her a local favorite. She also lets customers build their own cupcake by choosing a cake, filling and icing.

Sonya Kissi was inspired to start KissiCakes in Columbus, Ohio, after becoming a fan of Cupcake Wars. Sonya learned quickly and became an experienced baker creating her own special cupcake flavors, such as Key Lime and Raspberry Lemonade. Other customer faves: sweet potato pie and caramel apples.