The BEST episodes of Cupcake Wars
Every episode of Cupcake Wars ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Cupcake Wars!
It’s cupcake vs. cupcake in Food Network’s tastiest competition yet! Each week on Cupcake Wars, four of the country’s top cupcake bakers face off in three elimination challenges until only one decorator remains. The sweet prize: $10,000 and the opportunity to showcase their cupcakes at the winning gig. Whether a special Ace of Cakes anniversary celebration, a star-studded magazine party or an A-list celebrity golf tournament, these Cupcakes Wars really heat up. Candace Nelson (owner of Sprinkles Cupcakes) and Florian Bellanger (chef and co-owner of online macaroon company MadMac) serve as permanent judges with a third rotating judge each week, and Justin Willman hosts.
#1 - George and Ann Lopez Charity Golf Tournament
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/2010
Four talented cupcake bakers vie for the chance to have their delicious displays featured at a charity golf challenge hosted by comedian George Lopez and wife Ann Lopez. Contestants include: Hollis Wilder of Sweet! (Orlando, Fla.), Karla Jennings of Sugar Cupcakery (Milford, Ohio), Catarah Hampshire of Southern Girl Desserts (Los Angeles) and Todd Becker of Beckers Bakery (Manhattan Beach, Calif.).
Watch Now:Apple TV
#2 - SeaWorld Birthday Bash
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/15/2010
Four creative cupcake bakers go head-to-head in hopes of having their sweets featured at a seaside birthday party. Contestants include: Lindsay Morton of Dollhouse Bake Shoppe (Santa Monica, Calif.), Brett Thompson of Milk (Los Angeles), Allyson Fiander of Daddy Cakes (Topeka, Kan.) and Tracey Buchanan of Sweet Bakery & Café (Ellicot City, Md.).
Watch Now:Apple TV
#3 - Matchmaking Party
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/22/2010
Four artistic cupcake bakers battle it out in an aphrodisiac-inspired challenge for the opportunity to have their mouth-watering treats featured at a star-studded magazine party. Contestants include: Chloe Coscarelli of chefchloe.com (Los Angeles), Shannon Noormand of Crushcakes Cupcakery (Santa Barbara, Calif.), Shayrin Badillo of Cupcakes Nouveau (Coral Gables, Fla.) and Jeff Bonilla of Cups (La Jolla, Calif.).
#4 - Ace of Cakes 100th Episode
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/29/2010
Four talented cupcake bakers vie for the chance to have their sweets displayed at an anniversary party for Ace of Cakes’ 100th episode. Cake-master Duff Goldman shares his expertise as a guest judge and contestants include: Jessica Cuff of The Coffee Shop (Gilbert, Ariz.), Michael Centimore of Cupcake Charlies (Mashpee, Mass.), Alyssa Magliato of The Perfect Circle Cupcakery (Orange, Calif.) and Erica Tucker of Sweet E’s Bake Shop (Los Angeles).
#5 - Film Festival Faceoff
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/27/2010
Four talented cupcake bakers battle it out for the chance to have their over-the-top sugar displays featured at a film festival. Contestants include: Arleen Scavone of Sweet Arleen’s (Westlake Village, Calif.), Stefanie Gaxiola of Red Velvet Stefanie (Los Angeles), Zoey Devall of Bee Sweet Bakery Cupcakes (New Orleans, La.) and Johnny Manganiotisof Mr. Cupcakes (Clifton, N.J.).
#6 - Star Wars
Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/9/2012
The bakers vie for the chance to serve their cupcakes at a VIP party celebrating the beloved Star Wars franchise.
#7 - Aloha Cupcakes
Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/17/2013
Four bakers will have to "lei" it all on the line if they want to win the chance to serve their cupcakes at the Hawaii Food and Wine Festival in Oahu.
#8 - Adam Sandler’s Hotel Transylvania
Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/14/2012
It’s going to get scary as the bakers fight for the chance to be featured at a celebrity-studded party celebrating the release of Adam Sandler’s animated film, Hotel Transylvania.
#9 - Big Time Rush
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2012
It's going to be big time competition as four bakers fight for the chance to serve their cupcakes backstage at an exclusive party for the boys of Big Time Rush.
#10 - Mary Poppins
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2012
Bob gives Spencer advice on how to handle an argument with Teddy; Amy uses a baby monitor to help improve Charlie's relationship with Toby.
#12 - Magical Cupcakes
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2012
Bakers will be trading in their whisks for wands as they duke it out to win the opportunity to have their cupcakes center stage at an exclusive event at the world famous Magic Castle in Los Angeles.
#13 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2012
Four bakers, all husband and wife teams, will have to become ninjas in the kitchen in order to win the battle to serve their cupcakes at a cast and crew party for the new animated series.
#14 - Cheerleader Cupcakes
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2012
Cupcakes will fly as four competitors fight for the chance to serve their cupcakes at a huge celebration honoring the country's best cheerleaders.
#17 - San Diego Zoo
Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2013
The fur will be flying as four bakers fight for the opportunity to serve their cupcakes at a members only party at the world famous San Diego Zoo.
#18 - The All-American Rejects
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/10/2013
Four returning bakers, all looking a second chance to win Cupcake Wars, will have to hit just the right note if they want to have their cupcakes featured at a VIP party for the platinum selling band, The All-American Rejects.
#19 - Cupcake Champions: Pixar's Brave
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/3/2012
#20 - America's Cup-Cake
Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/2/2012
Four cupcake makers fight to stay afloat and win the opportunity to have their cupcakes featured at an exclusive party honoring the oldest trophy race in sports, the America’s Cup.
#21 - A Perfect Match.com
Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/26/2012
It will be happily ever after for one cupcake maker when they win the opportunity to serve their cupcakes at a spectacular Match.com wedding event.
#22 - Cupcakes for the Queen
Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/19/2012
It will be a British Invasion of the sweet kind when four English bakers fight for the chance to have their cupcakes featured at an exclusive party celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee.
#23 - Kristin Cavallari's Baby Shower
Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/12/2012
Television star Kristin Cavallari will be expecting great cupcakes as four talented bakers compete to serve their sweet treats at her star-studded baby shower.
#24 - WildAid: Save The Tigers
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/6/2012
Four bakers compete to serve their cupcakes at a huge celebrity gala honoring animal conservation group, WildAid. Actress Minnie Driver judges.
#25 - Angry Birds
Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/29/2012
Four competitors compete to have their cupcakes featured at a huge kickoff party for the Angry Birds Space app in Seattle.