Cupcake Wars pits Cupcake vs. Cupcake in Food Network's tastiest competition yet. Each episode, four of LA's top cupcake bakers will face off for a huge prize opportunity. There will be one major event up for grabs (like a movie premiere or a celebrity wedding) and based off of taste and presentation, only one will win the gig. We are about to put on our helmet, pick up our frosting gun and go to battle. The war is on!
Season 1, Episode 2

Sea World Birthday Bash

The bakers are presented a whale of a challenge when they are told to use seaweed and sea salt in their cupcakes. Who will sink, and who will swim to the top of the competition?

Wednesday
Oct 2
4pm | 3c
Season 1, Episode 3

Matchmaking Party

Four bakers get in the mood in an aphrodisiac inspired cupcake challenge. One baker makes the judges swoon, while another totally turns off Florian and Candace.

Wednesday
Oct 2
5pm | 4c
Season 1, Episode 4

Ace of Cakes 100th Episode Celebration

Guest judge and noted cupcake skeptic Duff Goldman of Ace of Cakes challenges the bakers with wacky ingredients and high expectations.

Wednesday
Oct 2
6pm | 5c
Season 2, Episode 3

L.A. Kings

Four gifted cupcake bakers battle for the chance to have their tasty treats featured at the LA Kings Opening Night Fan Fest to celebrate the start of the new hockey season.

Wednesday
Oct 23
4pm | 3c
Season 2, Episode 5

Wedding Planner

Four talented cupcake bakers vie for the chance to have their delicious displays featured for some of the wedding industry's most influential tastemakers at an event hosted by celebrity wedding planner, Mindy Weiss.

Wednesday
Oct 30
4pm | 3c
Season 4, Episode 5

Wicked

Four cupcake bakers battle for a place at the star-studded party for the Los Angeles opening of the hit Broadway musical 'Wicked.'

Wednesday
Nov 13
4pm | 3c
Season 7, Episode 4

Magical Cupcakes

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.

Wednesday
Nov 13
5pm | 4c
Season 2, Episode 13

Ice House

Four creative cupcake bakers go head to head for the chance to serve some of Hollywood's legends of laughter at the 50th anniversary of the Ice House comedy club.

Wednesday
Dec 4
4pm | 3c

Most Popular Recipes

All Cupcake Wars Recipes

South Beach Wine and Food Festival Cupcakes

Vixxxen: Red Hot Velvet Cupcakes with Fiery Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Peanut Butter Moon Pie: Chocolate Cake, Graham Cracker Crust, Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Filling, Marshmallow Frosting

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ball Cupcake

Pumpkin Pop Cupcakes

Gluten-Free Chocolate-Cardamom Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream, Spun Sugar Bird's Nests and Jewel-Encrusted Bird's Eggs

Banana Toffee Cupcakes

Polka Cake

Borscht Cupcakes, Apple Pie Filling, Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting and Cheddar Cheese Pie Crust Moon

Pretty in Pink Strawberry Champagne Cupcakes

Mojito Cupcake

Creme Brulee Cupcake

Spinach Olive Oil Cupcake

Anti-Bullying Dodge Ball Cupcakes, aka Peanut Butter and Jelly

Blue Cupcakes

Milk and Cookies Cupcakes

Tall, Dark, and Handsome Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes

Tropical Honeymoon Cupcakes

Spicy Double Dark Chocolate Cake

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Hot Lava

Almond Citrus Cupcake

Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Vodka Raspberry Rock Star Cupcake

Barbie's Creamy Dreamy Cupcake

Lemon Cupcakes with Blueberry Compote Filling and Cream Cheese Frosting

Daddy Warbucks