The WORST episodes of Cupcake Wars
Every episode of Cupcake Wars ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - Classic Cupcake Challenge
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/3/2010
Four creative bakers vie for the chance to have their cupcakes on display at a vintage-inspired event. Contestants include: Eileen Kerbel of Molly’s Cupcakes (Chicago), Farshid Hakim of La Provence Patisserie Café (Beverly Hills, Calif.), Lindsay Esparza of Cupcakes (Scottsdale, Ariz.) and Jasmine Frank of Jazzy Cakes (Sherman Oaks, Calif.).
#2 - Saluting the USO
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/1/2012
Four past champions return and compete for a chance to serve their cupcakes at a black-tie gala celebrating the 70th anniversary of the USO.
#17 - 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.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#18 - The Young and The Restless
Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/24/2013
Expect lots of twists and turns in the kitchen when four cupcake makers face off to for the chance to be featured at an exclusive cast and crew party celebrating the 10,000th episode of the classic soap, The Young and the Restless.
Watch Now:Apple TV
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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
#21 - 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
#22 - 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.
#23 - Breeders' Cup
Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/28/2013
It's the mother of all horse races, as four cupcake bakers vie for the chance to have their cupcakes at the center of the legendary Breeders' Cup World Championships. To get there, they must win over guest judge Bo Derek, iconic actress, model and Breeders' Cup Ambassador. At stake is a $10,000 prize.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.