Turning sugary baked pastries into character cupcakes make them artistically tasty, which is the best kind of delicious there is. It's easy to slap a sheet of vanilla or chocolate icing on top of a warm cake, but a true baker takes the time to pipe out designs and turn their treats into cute pop culture figures.
How would you like to sink your teeth into a fondant replica of the rebel songstress Lady Gaga? I'm sure she wouldn't mind you taking a bite. The next time you find yourself going to your friends house to indulge in a marathon of Mario Brothers gameplay, bring a batch of Mario-topped desserts. They pay homage to the greatness of the blue overall Nintendo hero.
Try your hand at creating magnificent character cupcakes and leave your friends marveling at your piping artistry.
42 Charming Character Cupcakes
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Feline Meme Desserts
These Nyan Cat Cupcakes Bring Smiles and Rainbows With Each Bite
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Expressive Animal Confections
Bakerella's Panda Cupcakes are the Cutest Way to Get Your Sugar Fix
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Clever Christmas Cupcakes
Cute Mini Cake Inspiration
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Avian Gamer Goodies
Angry Birds Cupcakes by Dotatdabbled are an Ode to the Addicting Game
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Heart-Studded Cupcakes
Shereen's Cakes & Bakes Creates Confections Too Cute to Devour
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Beastly Baking Themes
10 Halloween Cupcakes
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Character Cupcakes
Edible Children's TV Treats
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Scrumptious Sorcery Treats
These Harry Potter Cupcake Designs Will Cast a Spell on Your Taste Buds
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Eats for Geeks
Lego Cakes
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Creepy Crawly Baked Goods
The Spider Cupcake Decorating Kit Makes the Best Halloween Cupcakes
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Sweet Superhero Treats
These Avengers Cupcakes are the Tastiest Way to Geek Out
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Iconic Pop Culture Cupcakes
The 'Tattoo Cakes' Feature Commerical Images
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Hungry Caterpillar Cupcakes
Canadian Baker Creates Custom Dessert Delights
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Puppet Cupcakes
Le Dolci Muppet Cupcakes are a Famously Tasty Dessert Find
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Sugary Pop Culture Mashups
The Hello Kitty x Avengers Cupcakes are Daring and Cutesy
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Music-Inspired Desserts
The Deftones Cupcakes by Crumbs and Doilies Make the Tough Sweet
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Superpower Pastries
A Cupcake Wonderland 'Superhero Cupcakes' Pack a Powerful Bite
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Delectable Robot Desserts
'Yumbots' Cupcake Molds are Cutesy and Trouble-Free
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Galactic Baked Goods
These Star Wars Cupcakes are Forcefully Delicious
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Cute Jurassic Confections
Dinosaur Cupcakes are the Perfect Prehistoric Addition to Any Party
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Snackable Gamer Art
Video Game-Themed Snacks to Satisfy Your Hunger Bento-Style
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Tasty Muppet Treats
Cupcake Occasions Serves up Tasty Jim Henson Character Desserts
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Cosmic Princess Cupcakes
These Princess Leia Cupcakes by Justjenndesigns are Nebular Noms
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Cute Cotton Tail Confections
These Bunny Hole Push Pops are Hilarious to Look at and Fun to Eat
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Deer Cupcakes
Sweet Bambi Sculptures
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Mini Muppet Confections
These 'Camo Cupcakes' by Kristie Sarmiento Look Like Oscar the Grouch
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Manga Munchies
Cakes & Cupcakes With a Hint of Anime & Manga
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Mishmash Monster Desserts
The Frankenstein Cupcakes are the Perfect Halloween Treat
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Cartoon-Clad Cakes
Crumbs Bake Shop Whips up Some Popeye Cupcakes to Celebrate 83rd Birthday
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Geektastic Cupcakes
Game-Themed Cupcakes Ring in the New Year
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Adorable Arctic Treats
These Penguin Cupcakes are Wonderfully Adorable
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Movie-Inspired Edibles
The Where the Wild Things are Bento is Too Cute to Eat
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Gamer Cupcakes
Mii Cupcakes are Perfect for Wii Parties
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Storybook Cupcake Creations
Bake These Dr Seuss Confections for a Whimsical Tasty Treat
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Tooned Confections
The Retro Cartoon Cupcakes are Super Creative
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"Bad Romance" Cupcakes
Lady Gaga Cupcakes Pair Well With Disco Sticks
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Delightful Parasite Confections
These Brain Slug Cupcakes are My Kind of Cake
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Sweet Stargazing Cakes
These Zodiac Cupcakes are the Perfect Treat for the Mystic in Your Life
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Cutesy Choir Confections
These ‘Glee' Cupcakes Will Make You Sing
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Country Heritage Desserts
Pilgrim Cupcakes Give You Something Else to be Thankful for This Year
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Heavenly Figure Sweets
These Angelic Cupcakes Will Make You a Saint this Holiday Season
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Wedding Treats for Geeks
Pacman Cupcakes Will Unite You in Nerdalicious Matrimony
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Crunchy Toaster Pastry Snacks
Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers are Crunchy on the Outside
Game-Themed Noodle Launches
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Iconic Mini Cupcake Flavors
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Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections
These Pinkbox Doughnuts Star Wars Day Treats Arrive This May
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The Pop(T)Art Gallery Recreates Iconic Artwork with Pop-Tarts
Adorable Valentine's Day Donuts
The Dunkin' Valentine's Day Offerings Include Donuts and More
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Elf-Themed Baked Product Lines
Pillsbury’s Funfetti Debuts Products for the 2024 Holiday Season
Yellowish Cartoon-Inspired Donuts
The Mister Donut Minion Doughnuts are Arriving in Japan
Oversized Party-Ready Pastries
Pop-Tarts Party Pastry is 73-Times Bigger Than Original Pop-Tarts
Month-Long Halloween Café Offerings
Paris Baguette Reprises its Limited-Time Halloween Menu
Nostalgic Sitcom Donuts
Krispy Kreme's Friends Donuts Capture Iconic Sayings and Moments
Trophy-Inspired Toaster Designs
The Pop-Tarts Bowl and Ge Appliances Collaboration is Cheeky
Collaboration Anime Cake Collections
These Pokémon Cakes from Ginza Cozy Corner are Tasty
Snack-Stashing Pullovers
The Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers Pullover Features Practical Pockets
Bakery Brand Beauty Products
Sprinkles Cupcakes Beauty Products Will Arrive in 2025
Campfire Dessert Muffins
Mrs. Freshley's Deluxe Hershey's S’mores Mini Muffins are Convenient
Festive Baking Miniatures
The Miniverse Make It Mini Food Holiday Series Makes Tiny Treats
Celebratory Cartoon Movie Shakes
The Shake Shack Poppy’s Sugar Cookie Shake is Rainbow-Colored
Cartoon-Inspired Snack Cakes
Mr Kipling Banana Slices Celebrate Despicable Me 4
Grab-and-Go Pancake Cups
Belgian Boys' Pancakes & Go Cups are Made to Heat, Mix and Go
Monstrous Anime Frozen Treats
These Baskin Robbins x Pokémon Treats are Packed with Flavor
Filmic Toaster Pastry Packaging
Unfrosted Inspired Pop-Tarts' Limited-Edition "Trat-Pops" Boxes
Festive Mochi Bites
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Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts
The TOUS les JOURS Spooky Delights Range is Baked In-Store
Cookie Dough Croissants
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Icy Heart-Shaped Desserts
The Baskin-Robbins Crazy for You Cake is Romantically Delicious
Cartoon Character Themed Cakes
TOUS les JOURS is Adding a New Baby Shark Cake Collection
Spooky Comedic Cookies
These Keebler Dark Chocolate & Vanilla Fudge Stripes Celebrate Beetlejuice
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Tasty Tinies Help Kid Make Their Own Desserts in 25 Seconds
Festive Cafe Limited Merchandise
A New Range of Dunkin' Merchandise Prepares for Halloween
Exciting Ice Cream Collaborations
Ida Nelson Collaborates with the Museum of Ice Cream in Chicago
Edible Flower Baking Kits
The Crystal Candy Make a Pansy Edible Flower Kit Elevates Desserts
Cafe-Inspired Snack Muffins
Little Bites Hot Cocoa with Marshmallow Muffins are Holiday-Ready
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Decadent Holiday Menus
Paris Baguette’s Holiday Menu Delivers a Thoughtfully Curated Selection
Toaster Pastry Bundt Cakes
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Mini Mother's Day Donutes
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Halloween-Ready Cafe Menus
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Whimsical World-Inspired Cookbooks
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Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
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Frosting-Filled Chocolate Cups
Sprinkles' Cupcake Cups Put a Twist on the Classic Chocolate Cup
Toaster Pastry Costumes
Pop-Tarts' Mascot Costume Turns Fans into the Brand Mascot for Halloween
Monstrous Anime Donut Ranges
The Mister Donut Pokémon Donuts Arrive This Month
Cookie-Topped Jelly Cups
Jell-O Unveils the Thin Mints and Coconut Caramel Girl Scout Pudding Cups
Edible Pastry Mascots
The 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl Will Introduce the World's First Edible Mascot
Dramatized Caramel Candy Ads
Reese's Big Game Ad Shows Exaggerated, Relatable Reactions to Change
Celebratory Anime Donut Ranges
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Monstrous Ice Cream Cakes
The Carvel Crunchie Munchie Monster Cake is Arriving This Fall
Monster-Themed Kitchenware
Le Creuset x Pokémon Collection is a Bright Surprise
Expansive Spooky Dessert Ranges
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Egg-Free Caramel Cupcakes
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Magical Anime-Inspired Pizzas
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Magic-Inspired Cook Books
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Confection-Inspired Cereal Cups
These New Cereal Cups Come in Four Familiar Flavors
Returning Potato-Flavored Cookies
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Savory Smash Cakes
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Festive Limited-Edition Treats Bring Holiday Cheer to Canada
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St. Patrick's Day Desserts
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Seasonal Bundt Cakes
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Stuffed Heart-Shaped Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme's You Color My World Doughnut is Valentine's Day-Ready
Winter Weather Breakfast Pastries
Pop-Tarts Frosted Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Has a Classic Flavor
Nostalgic Festive Baked Goods
Lola's Cupcakes Christmas Range Reimagines Holiday Classics
Seasonal Timeless Snack Lines
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Romantic Snack Cake Ranges
Little Debbie Valentine's Day Products Come in a Range of Options
Festive Dairy-Free Cupcakes
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Toaster Pastry Mascots
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Monstrous Cookie Sandwich Kits
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Breakfast Pastry Cookies
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Super Bowl-Themed Doughnuts
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Cookie-Flavored Mini Cupcakes
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Peachy Choux Puff Pastries
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Swirled Bunny Face Cakes
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Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Pastries
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