The flavors at Sugar Mommy Cupcakes run the gamut — from the elegant Lemon Chiffon to the ooey-gooey Chocolate Covered Pretzel. The signature Sugar Mommy Cupcake comes with a marshmallow cream center, a much sweeter option than the shrimp flavor dealt to them on Cupcake Wars.

A background in title insurance with no formal culinary training hasn't held the owners of The Sweet Spot Bake Shoppe back; baking is in their blood. It's gained neighborhood acclaim for charming edibles like cake truffles and vanilla cupcakes with chocolate whipped cream and strawberry buttercream.

The motto for Simply Sweet Cupcakes is simple: "Your imagination is our creation." The motto came in handy on Cupcake Wars, as Simply Sweet baked a one-of-a-kind treat for the Harlem Globetrotters challenge. For a Simply Sweet bite, try the Caramel Frappuccino.

Ava's Cupcakes of Rockaway, N.J., offers sweet specialties like Chocolate Salted Caramel and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, as well as savory renditions for the adventurous. Owner Michelle Spell's Italian roots shine through in fluffy creations like Chocolate Cannoli and Hazelnut Truffle.

The signature flavors at Mockingbird Cupcakes pay tribute to the shop's Nebraska locale. The Cornhusker, a red velvet cupcake, and The Cornflower, a blue velvet cupcake with fresh blueberries, will have you cooing, "Hush little baby, don't say a word, Mama's gonna buy you a Mockingbird cupcake."

"I really felt as if you wrote me an edible valentine," said Candace Nelson, a judge on Cupcake Wars. That's why Bill Jones won the episode, and why Jones Bros. Cupcakes became an instant hot spot in Omaha.

Cuppycakes, veterans of Cupcake Wars, whip up creative daily menus in Omaha. Every day is a new chance to explore baked treats with a retro twist, such as Heath Whoopie Pies and strawberry macarons. Locals recommend trying the cleverly created fruity cupcakes, like apple.

The Cricket Challenge on Cupcake Wars did not faze Jess Bartlett of Cake That! Her cupcakes come in two varieties: gourmet and spirited. Gourmet includes regulars like French Toast and Banana Split; spirited uses alcohol, so you can "drink" in celebration with Chocolate Guinness cupcakes!

For those in Nyack, N.Y., Tasty Trends Cakes & Catering has your dessert needs covered. They'll work with you to create the perfect flavor and design for your next catered occasion. Get in touch online to choose from a wide variety of cakes and cupcakes, including the "Moist and Loaded" carrot cake.

With the name "i am cupcakes," owner Iyona McFarlane and niece Amirh McFarlane embody everything there is to cupcakes. But their cupcake pies, with a crunchy crust baked on the bottom, are even sweeter. Try for yourself with the Apple Crisp, a spiced apple cake atop a cinnamon-sugar cookie crust.

The goal at Bliss Old Market Bakery in Omaha, Neb., is to make ''upscale versions of down-home classics,'' according to Cupcake Wars veteran Autumn Pruitt. This includes cupcakes such as Ginger Peach and Sweet Potato. For fun, try a caketini — cake in a martini glass dipped in chocolate.

The witty name harks back to a fluffy dessert engulfed in flames, and its own freshly made desserts are equally as exciting. Available online for pickup and delivery, Baked Nebraska of Omaha, Neb., cooks up party-ready desserts, including cupcakes, cakes, cookies, pies and even old-fashioned fudge.

Le Cupcake owner Yvonne Loy brings a "sophisticated twist" to each of her cupcakes, a talent that came in handy on Cupcake Wars. Extra-elegant types should try the Orange Cointreau Coconut cream cheese cupcake or the Rum Chata cupcake filled with Rum Chata custard.

White Mountain Cupcakery's cupcakes are "tall as the mountains" and made with ingredients fresh from the farm. And although Cupcake Wars judges gave owner Kathy Iannuzzi's honey almond orange cupcake rave reviews, calling it right on target, winning Cupcake Wars was the ultimate icing on the cake.

The Treat Cupcake Bar of Needham, Mass., is a go-to for fans of creative cupcakes. Either pick from the dozen daily flavors, or go with Make-a-Treat and choose your own frosting, cake and candy. No matter your age, the bar is perfect for any event, from a ladies' night out to a birthday party.