The BEST episodes of Cupcake Wars season 8

Every episode of Cupcake Wars season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Cupcake Wars season 8!

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.

Last Updated: 9/28/2024Network: Food NetworkStatus: Ended
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7.67
15 votes

#1 - Weird Al Yankovic

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2013

It's going to get a little weird in the Cupcake Wars kitchen when four competitors try to bake their way to an exclusive book release party for iconic comedian, and guest judge, "Weird Al" Yankovic.

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7.67
9 votes

#2 - Fan Favorites

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/14/2013

Four all-star bakers, handpicked by the fans, will compete for the chance to serve their cupcakes at a celebrity packed charity gala hosted by guest judge, 'N Sync's Lance Bass.

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7.67
6 votes

#3 - People's Choice Awards

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/21/2013

The viewers will be choosing the ingredients for this special episode of Cupcake Wars, where four bakers compete for the opportunity to be front and center at a celebrity packed VIP party for The People's Choice Awards. The People's Choice Awards president, Fred Nelson, serves as guest judge.

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7.40
5 votes

#4 - Tiffani Thiessen's Birthday Bash

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2013

Tiffani Thiessen acts as guest judge when four returning bakers compete to have their cupcakes served at her birthday party.

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7.00
2 votes

#5 - Ace of Cupcakes

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/12/2013

Cupcakes with a poker theme are created for the chance to have them served at a Hollywood party. Mimi Rogers is the guest judge.

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6.00
1 votes

#6 - South Beach Wine and Food Festival

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2013

Cupcakes for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami are prepared by four returning bakers. Jeff Mauro, host of "Sandwich King," is the guest judge.

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6.00
1 votes

#7 - Cosmic Cupcakes

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/19/2013

Cupcakes for a black-tie gala celebrating the space shuttle Endeavour's arrival in Los Angeles are created by the four competing bakers

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6.00
1 votes

#8 - The Harlem Globetrotters

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/26/2013

Guest judge Herbert "Flight Time" Lang helps decide which of the four competing bakers gets to serve their cupcakes at a Harlem Globetrotters fan event

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6.00
1 votes

#9 - Blue Man Group

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/7/2013

Cupcakes in honor of Blue Man Group are created by contestants who appeared on the show before as baking assistants.

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6.00
1 votes

#10 - Fran Drescher's Cancer Schmancer

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/9/2013

Four vegan competitors will battle it out for the opportunity to serve their cupcakes at an exclusive party for iconic television star — and guest judge — Fran Drescher's charity, Cancer Schmancer.

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6.00
1 votes

#11 - Cupcakes 'R' Us

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/23/2013

Four imaginative bakers are going to have to unleash their inner child as they compete for the chance to serve their creations at a black tie awards gala for the Chicago Toy and Game Fair. Toy inventer Nancy Zwiers serves as the guest judge.

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6.00
1 votes

#12 - Taylor Dayne's '80s Party

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/30/2013

It's going to be, like, totally awesome when four bakers go back in time and battle it out for the chance to serve their cupcakes at a VIP kid's birthday party for '80s pop music icon, and guest judge, Taylor Dayne.

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