The BEST episodes of Cupcake Wars season 5

Every episode of Cupcake Wars season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Cupcake Wars season 5!

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: 4/5/2024Network: Food NetworkStatus: Ended

7.80

10 votes

#1 - Rock of Ages

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/8/2012

Get ready to rock as four cupcake bakers battle to take the stage at the Los Angeles opening of the Broadway smash hit "Rock of Ages."

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7.75

4 votes

#2 - Renaissance Faire

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/6/2012

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7.73

11 votes

#3 - Derby Dolls

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/22/2012

Four bakers try to elbow past the competition for a chance to bring their cupcakes to a party celebrating the Los Angeles Derby Dolls.

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7.67

6 votes

#4 - Yo Gabba Gabba

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/15/2012

The men of Cupcake Wars go to battle as four returning bakers compete for a place at the VIP party for the hit show "Yo Gabba Gabba Live."

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7.50

6 votes

#5 - Cowboy Cupcakes

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/18/2012

Four bakers try to hang on as they fight for a place at the star-studded party for the Professional Bull Rider's Award Ceremony on the Las Vegas strip.

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7.50

12 votes

#6 - Funny Or Die

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/1/2012

It's time to laugh out loud as four cupcake bakers try to take their cupcakes viral at a VIP party for FunnyOrDie.com.

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7.42

12 votes

#7 - Girl Scouts 100th Birthday

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/11/2012

Four bakers compete for the ultimate merit badge: their cupcakes at the 100th birthday bash for the Girl Scouts of the USA.

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7.14

7 votes

#8 - Cupcake Couture

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/25/2012

Cupcakes meet high fashion as four talented bakers vie for a place at a VIP celebration for Vanessa and Angela Simmons' Pastry Shoes.

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6.50

4 votes

#9 - Country Music Awards

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/29/2012

Cupcakes go country as four returning bakers, who all lost in previous Cupcake Wars, come back to battle for redemption and a place at the star-studded after party for the Country Music Awards.

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