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.
#4 - Cupcake Love Story
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/12/2012
Four bakers compete for their cupcakes to take center stage at a VIP party for the biggest stars of opera.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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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#23 - Rock and Roll Cupcakes
Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/31/2013
Four extremely talented cupcake makers face off to determine which one will get to unveil their delicious work of art at the I Heart Radio music festival in Las Vegas where their creation will be the centerpiece of the event.
#24 - 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.
#25 - Kate Walsh's Billionaire Boyfriend
Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/15/2012
The bakers compete for the opportunity to serve cupcakes at a VIP party celebrating the release of “Private Practice” star Kate Walsh’s fragrance, Billionaire Boyfriend. Kate Walsh judges.