The Cupcake Finale

The moment has finally arrived.  365 cupcakes.  Today, we decide which one reigns supreme.

(A little dramatic for cupcakes?  Perhaps…but I’m okay with it.)

The 3 winning Semifinalists are:

Day 93 – Chocolate, Banana, Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cupcake

Recipe from Craftstorming

Day 223 – Churro Cupcake

Recipe from The Novice Chef

Chocolate Cherry Cordial Cupcake

Recipe from Erica’s Sweet Tooth

Let’s see how they stack up:

Well, there you have it!  A surprising, but tasty, ending to My Year of Cupcakes.  Thanks again to our Cupcake Panel – George, Anastasia and Dara!  And a huge thanks to my hubby, Ken, for filming and original music (not to mention thanks for tasting all those cupcakes with me!!)!

The top cupcake is chosen, but it’s not over.  Check back soon for more fun and more recipes!!

The 3rd Semifinal Competition

Okay.  The 3rd (and final) Semifinal Competition.  Almost down to the moment of truth.  After today, we’ll know which 3 cupcakes will compete in the Finale for the title of “Best Cupcake on Pinterest”.

So excited!

Our Semifinal Competitors are:

April Monthly Champ – Chocolate Cherry Cordial Cupcake

Recipe from Erica’s Sweet Tooth

May Monthly Champ – Tres Leches Cupcake

Recipe from A Few Shortcuts

June Monthly Champ –  Ballpark Caramel Cracker Jack Cupcake

Recipe from Suitcases & Sweets

July Monthly Champ – French Toast Cupcake

Recipe from The Smart Cookie Cook

Let’s see how they do:

Thanks again to our Cupcake Panel – Nadine, Erin & Robbie – and to my hubby, Ken, for all filming and original music!  Check back very, very soon for our Finale to see which cupcake is crowned “the Best Cupcake on Pinterest”!!

The 2nd Semifinal Competition

As promised, the 2nd Semifinal Competition.  Yes.  One step closer to discovering the best cupcake on Pinterest!

(My mouth is watering already…)

This time the competitors are:

December Monthly Champ – Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcake

Recipe from Half Baked Harvest

January Monthly Champ – S’more Cupcake

Recipe from The Soul of the Matter

February Monthly Champ – Samoas Cupcake

Recipe from Bakers Royale

March Monthly Champ – Churro Cupcake

Recipe from The Novice Chef

And, now for the competition!

Thank you to our Cupcake Panel – Jesse, Maddy, Alex & Shelby – and to my hubby, Ken, for the original music!  Check back soon for the 3rd Semifinal, when we find out which cupcakes will compete in the Finale!

The 1st Semifinal Competition

Well, wow!  I can’t believe how long it’s been.  Sorry for the delay, everyone.  As some of you know, I was quite pregnant when we finished the last cupcake.  Needless to say, we quickly filmed ALL the semifinals and the finale… and then had the baby…before I could post them.

My son, Kenneth (named after his Daddy), was born on November 4th.

Yes.  He’s almost 3 months old now.  And those of you that know anything about babies know why I am JUST NOW getting around to these videos.

So, without further ado, I give you our 1st Semifinal Competitors:

August Monthly Champ – Toffee Crunch Cupcake

Recipe from Bakers Royale

September Monthly Champ – S’mores Cupcake

Recipe from Your Cup of Cake

October Monthly Champ – Blackout Cupcake

Recipe from Cookies and Cups

November Monthly Champ – Chocolate, Banana, Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cupcake

Recipe from Craftstorming

Alright.  Here we go!

Thank you to our Cupcake Panel – Bailey, Megan and Sarah – and thanks to my hubby, Ken, for all filming and original music!  Check back soon for Semifinal #2!!

Announcing the semifinalists…

Ok.  The results are in.  The 12 Monthly Champs have been decided.  Starting soon, these 12 semifinalists will compete for the title of “Best Cupcake”.  Let’s review the tasty competition!

August Monthly Champ – Toffee Crunch Cupcake

Recipe from Bakers Royale

September Monthly Champ – S’mores Cupcake

Recipe from Your Cup of Cake

October Monthly Champ – Blackout Cupcake

Recipe from Cookies and Cups

November Monthly Champ – Chocolate, Banana, Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cupcake

Recipe from Craftstorming

December Monthly Champ – Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcake

Recipe from Half Baked Harvest

January Monthly Champ – S’more Cupcake

Recipe from The Soul of the Matter

February Monthly Champ – Samoas Cupcake

Recipe from Bakers Royale

March Monthly Champ – Churro Cupcake

Recipe from The Novice Chef

April Monthly Champ – Chocolate Cherry Cordial Cupcake

Recipe from Erica’s Sweet Tooth

May Monthly Champ – Tres Leches Cupcake

Recipe from A Few Shortcuts

June Monthly Champ –  Ballpark Caramel Cracker Jack Cupcake

Recipe from Suitcases & Sweets

July Monthly Champ – French Toast Cupcake

Recipe from The Smart Cookie Cook

Check back soon for the semifinalist competitions!

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly Winner #48

So, yes.  There are 52 weeks in a year.  But only 48 weeks in My Year of Cupcakes.  That’s because I fit 4 weeks into every month.  No overlap.  Nonetheless, there are 365 amazing cupcakes that filled this year…or there will be tomorrow.  So, here are this final week’s competitive cupcakes.

Snickers Cupcakes

Ginger Ale Cupcakes

Perfect Chocolate Cupcakes with Caramel Buttercream

Banana Cream Cupcakes

Funnel Cake Cupcakes

Mudslide Cupcakes

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

And, with 19.5 points, the winner is…

The Banana Cream Cupcakes from Every Day Desserts Blog.  Check out that adorable day here.  And check back tomorrow for the final Monthly Competition, featuring these yummies:

Root Beer Float Cupcakes

French Toast Cupcakes

Reese’s Cupcakes

Banana Cream Cupcakes

Weekly Winner #47

Oh.  My.  Gosh.  Only one more week to go.  I can’t believe it.  But, it looks like we are going out with a bang!  Check out this weeks cupcakes:

Best Oreo Cupcakes

Blackberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Peaches Melba Cupcakes

Cotton Candy Cupcakes

Lemoncino Raspberry Cupcakes

Reese’s Cupcakes

Sprinkles Strawberry Cupcakes

Vanilla Very Berry Cupcakes

And, with 20 points, the winner is…

The Reese’s Cupcakes from Cooking Classy.  Check out that yummy day here.  And check back on July 31st to see how it does in the Monthly Competition.

Weekly Winner #46

Another banner week for My Year of Cupcakes.  And only 2 more weeks to go!  Let’s take a look at this past week:

Lemon-Raspberry Cupcakes

Pina Colada Cupcakes

PB&J Cupcakes

Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

French Toast Cupcakes

S’mores Cupcakes

Key Lime Cupcakes

And, with 20 points, the winner is…

French Toast Cupcakes from The Smart Cookie Cook.  Check out that tasty day here.  And check back on July 31st to see how it does in the final Monthly Competition.

Weekly Winner #45

The first week of July has been colorful to say the least!

Cotton Candy Cupcakes

Vanilla-Bean Coconut Cupcakes

Salted Caramel Cupcakes

4th of July Cupcakes

Classic Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

Root Beer Float Cupcakes

Honey Cupcakes with Honey Cream Cheese Frosting

And, with 20 points, the winner is…

Root Beer Float Cupcakes from Dixie Crystals.  Check out that tasty day here.  And check back on July 31st to see how it does in the Monthly Competition.

June Monthly Competition

Another month – done!  That’s  11 so far.  Crazy.  And 334 cupcakes down.  Only 31 to go.  Even crazier!  Let’s see which cupcakes are competing this month:

Cannoli Cupcakes

Cracker Jack Cupcakes

Caramel Macchiato Chocolate Nutella Cupcakes

Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes

Let’s see which one “takes the cake”.  (yeah.  cheesy.  I know.)

Thanks again to our Cupcake Panel: Cam, Jon and Eric.  And a huge thanks to my hubby, Ken, for all filming and original music.  Check back tomorrow when I start in on our final month!!