These examples of cake toppings will inspire people to try something new in the kitchen for themselves, their family or even a big party. There are a variety of ways to make a baked dessert stand out and it often revolves around tasty and creative cake toppings such as these ones.
From a variety of syrups including smoked maple and vegan chocolate to endearing sayings like 'Be Mine' as well as actual cake toppers, there are a number of ways to spice up a cake design without literally adding banana peppers. Cute, romantic, satirical or just plain tasty, this collection of cake toppings will appeal to professionals and amateurs for a number of delicious reasons.
60 Examples of Cake Toppings
From Fiercely Smoked Maple Syrups to Vegan Chocolate Syrups:
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Comedic Cake Toppers
The Sugar Coated Truth about Modern Wedding Cakes
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Magic Pony Character Cupcakes
'Zoey Cakes' Creates Cute My Litte Pony Cake Design Treats
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Beachy Baked Goods
These Seashore Wedding Cakes are Sandy and Sweet
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Valentine's Day Desserts
The Sweetheart Pinata Cake by Hungry Happenings has a Candy Center
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Alcohol-Infused Dessert Donuts
Drunkin Donuts Takes the Edge Off With Its Decadent Desserts
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Household Botanical Pastries
These Plant Cupcakes Make Delicious Remakes of Household Plants
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Printable Delectable Decorations
The 'Barnyard Cupcake Toppers' are a Convenient Design
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Bite-Sized BBQ Cupcakes
This ‘Life's a Batch’ Pastry is Perfect for the Summer Season
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Killer Cupcakes
This Halloween Cupcake Recipe Serves Sweet Revenge on a Platter
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Creamy Rabbit Egg Cupcakes
These Cadbury Cream Creme Egg Cupcakes Define Easter Desserts
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Growing Greenery Desserts
These Sweet Sprout Cupcake Toppers are Mouth-Watering
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Double Decker Sundaes
Tokyo's Café Est! Est! Serves Ice Cream Topped with Ice Cream Cones
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Bite-Sized Campfire Cupcakes
The S'More or Less Treats Mimic Camping Snacks
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Mexican Attire Cupcake Toppers
These Marshmallow Sombreros and Sarapes are Fabulously Festive
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Social Media Dessert Instructionals
Ann Reardon's Cake Tutorials Honor a Variety of Platforms
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Heart-Filled Confections
Baking Blog Bird on a Cake is Behind This Valentine’s Day Recipe
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Triple-Mashed Desserts
The Oreo and Peanut Butter Stuffed Red Velvet Cupcakes is Epic
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Deliciously Frozen Cupcake Treats
These Cupcakes are Crafty Decorated to Look Like Snow Cones
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Chic Designer Cupcakes
Luscious Designer Desserts by Le Dolci Foodie Studio
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Non-Melting Dessert Treats
Chips Ahoy is Launching New Ice Cream-Inspired Dessert Treats
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Beer Confection Bouquets
The Father’s Day Cupcake Bouquet Boast Manly Ingredients
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Jedi Kitchen Cakes
The Delectable Star Wars Galactic Empire Cupcake Decorating Kit
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Intricately Festive Cookie Cutters
Christmas Cookie Cutters Will Make Your Kitchen Winter-Ready
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Sugary Sweet Toadstools
These Meringue Mushrooms Offer a Chocolaty Take on the Real Deal
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Fantasy Film Desserts
These Superfan-Made Hobbit Cupcakes Celebrate Birthdays and Movie Releases
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Jungle Creature Cake Toppers
These Adorable Edible Animal Cake Toppers are Made from Marzipan
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Applicious Desserts
The iPhone Cupcake Toppers are Definitely the Cherry on Top
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DIY Fox Desserts
This Buttercream Frosted Cake was Made by Baker Lyndsay Sung
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Crunchy Noodle Cupcakes
This Cupcake Recipe Turns Ramen Noodles into a Salty Style Desert
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Angry Bird Cake Toppers
These Edible Baking Accessories are a Tribute to the Iconic App Game
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Building Block Cake Toppers
Blokz Party Pack Features Fun-Shaped LEGO Birthday Candles
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Holiday Movie Cakes
The Leg Lamp Cupcakes Will Have You Craving 'A Christmas Story'
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Zombie Delicacy Cupcakes
These Halloween-Inspired Cupcakes Look Good Enough to Eat
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Cheerleader-Inspired Confections
These Playful and Fun Super Bowl Treats Will Steal the Show
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Animalistic Cake Toppers
The Unicorn and Horse Wedding Cake Topper are Charming
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Geometric Fondant Designs
The Geometric Cupcake Topper is Sleek and Delicious
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Edible Avian Feathers
These Homemade Chocolate Bird Feathers Make Great Cake Toppers
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Creepy Confection Adornments
The Zombie Cupcake Kit Helps You Create Scary Halloween Treats
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Mini Flapjack Desserts
Maple Pecan Cupcakes with Buttermilk Pancakes are Adorably Delicious
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Sweetly Swirled Confections
Mardi's Marshmallows Will Let You Taste the Rainbow
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Sweet Soda-Infused Cupcakes
These Tasty Coca-Cola Cupcakes Combine Chocolate and Soda
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New Orleans Inspired Cakes
Mardi Gras King Cake Contains a Symbolic Surprise Within the Dessert
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Beautifully Baked Pop Stars
Cakey Perry Adorns Cakes with Katy Perry Gingerbread Cookies
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Enormous Nutty Cupcakes
The Peanut Butter Cup Colossal by Crumbs Serves Six to Eight People
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Shamrock Milkshake Cupcake Recipes
These St.Patrick's Day Cupcakes are a Perfect Festive Treat
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Frosty Forbidden Desserts
These Yellow Snow Cupcakes are a Delicious Twist on Childhood Memories
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Cactus-Like Confections
The Camouflage Cupcakes by Lilly are Deliciously Manly
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Chocolatey Football Confections
The Snickers Superfan Cupcakes are the Perfect NFL Treat
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Sci-Fi Anniversary Sweets
These Dr. Who Cupcakes Were Made For the Shows 50th Anniversary
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Communicative Cake Accents
These Sign Language Cupcake Toppers Spell Out Sweet Sentiments
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Strawberry Milkshake-Infused Cupcakes
These Cupcakes Taste Just Like a Frothy Strawberry Milkshake
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Healthy Chocolate Sauces
This DIY Chocolate Sauce is Completely Dairy-Free
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Celestial Galaxy Cupcakes
These Vanilla Cupcakes Feature a Beautiful Galaxy Icing Design
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Boston Cream Donut Cupcakes
These Cupcakes are a Hybrid Version of the Famous Boston Cream Donut
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Sci-Fi Matrimony Desserts
The Death Star Wedding Cake is for Die-Hard Star Wars Fans
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Miniature Bunny Pastry Toppers
These Easter-Themed Cupcake Toppers are from the Oh Happy Day Blog
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Fiercely Smoked Maple Syrup
Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind Creates High-End Smoked Maple Syrup
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Candy-Topped Italian Cakes
This Cassata Siciliana Recipe Puts a New Twist on an Old Favorite
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Whiskey-Infused Syrups
This Noble Bourbon Maple Syrup Mans Up Your Pancakes
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Delectable Dietary Cupcakes
This Cupcake Recipe Makes Perfect Gluten-Free Cupcakes
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Edible Snack Skins
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Cake-Scented Shower Foams
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Delicious Liqueur Cake Ranges
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Guava Cream Cookies
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Whimsical Dessert Drinks
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Oven-Ready Frozen Cakes
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Premium Chocolate Dessert Sauces
The Cadbury Chocolate Topping Sauce is Versatile
Video Game-Inspired Desserts
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Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars
This Gourmet Chocolate Bar Plays with Sweet Potato & Marshmallow
Upside-Down Pastries
This Viral TikTok Recipe Layers Honey, Fruits or Veggies and Cheese
Vegan Halloween Chocolate Boxes
These Vegan-Friendly Halloween Treats are Spooky & Cruelty-Free
Bumblebee-Inspired Cake Pops
Starbucks Created a New Bumblebee Cake Pop for Summer
Icy Heart-Shaped Desserts
The Baskin-Robbins Crazy for You Cake is Romantically Delicious
Decadent Chocolate Snack Cakes
These New Mr Kipling Cakes are Part of its Signature Collection
Cheese Puff Birthday Cakes
Frito-Lay Created a Cheetos Birthday Cake for Cheetos' 75th Anniversary
Playful Space-Themed Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery's Rocket Madeleines are Impressive and Whimsical
Boozy Funfetti Rum Cakes
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Edible Flower Baking Kits
The Crystal Candy Make a Pansy Edible Flower Kit Elevates Desserts
Indulgent Diner Dessert Dishes
These IHOP Desserts Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Birthday Cake-Flavored Gelatos
Trader Joe's New Celebration Cake Gelato is a Party in a Pint
Multi-Textured Dessert Shakes
White Castle's Shake Parfaits Have Cookie or Butter Cake Bits
Sugar-Free Baking Mixes
Betty Crocker Bake Smart Sugar-Free Cake Mix is Arriving in the UK
Edible Flower Sprinkles
Eat Your Flowers' Edible Flowerfetti™ Sprinkles are Locally Sourced
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Miniture Maple-Flavored Marshmallows
These Mini Maple Flavored Marshmallows are Perfect for Fall
Crunchy Dessert-Flavored Candies
Skittles Desserts Capture the Tastes of Classic Treats
Colorful Doll-Topped Cakes
SusieCakes is Serving Up New Barbie Cakes This Summer
Superfood Creamed Honeys
Honey Gramz's Creamed Honey Line Features Botanical Infusions
Guilt-Free Vegan Cheesecakes
Culiraw Makes Decadent Cheesecakes Using Raw Cashews
Cake-Infused Greek Yogurts
Chobani Flip Confetti Birthday Cake Yogurt Has Cake Bite Mix-Ins
3D-Printed Cheesecakes
Researchers Created a Seven-Ingredient Cheesecake Slice with a 3D Printer
Birthday Cake Liqueur Truffles
Baileys Birthday Cake Truffles are Sweet, Creamy and Boozy
Cake-Flavored Coffee Syrups
Chamberlain Coffee Releases a New Cake Batter Syrup with Daysie
Functional Beverage Cake Kits
Recess and The Caker Teamed Up on a Birthday Cake Kit
St. Patrick's Day Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery Boasts Imaginative and Playful Desserts
Syrup-Inspired Coffees
IHOP & Kraft Heinz Collaborated on Pancake-Inspired Coffee
Taro-Infused Chiffon Cakes
Mr. Cheese Added a Taro-Flavored Chiffon to its Extensive Menu
Plant-Based Nut Butter Pies
Milk Bar's Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Pie is Vegan & Gluten-Free
Crowd-Pleasing Non-Dairy Desserts
Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Cheezecake is a Decadent Vegan Treat
Animated Movie-Themed Snack Cakes
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle CakeBites Come in Two Flavors
Celebratory Cheesy Snack Cakes
Milk Bar's Cheetle-Infused Birthday Cake Celebrates Cheetos' 75th
Vegan Caterpillar-Shaped Cakes
Lazy Day's New Vegan Caterpillar Cakes Reinvent a Well-Known Treat
Romantic Snack Cake Ranges
Little Debbie Valentine's Day Products Come in a Range of Options
Birthday Cake-Flavored Liqueurs
Sugarlands Sippin' Creams Birthday Cake Has a 20% ABV
Cake-Flavored QSR Ice Creams
The Dairy Queen Confetti Cake Dipped Cone Updates a Classic Treat
Branded Dairy Recipes
Dairy Farmers of Ontario Reveals New Dairy Stats and Meal Ideas
Taro Cheese-Flavored Cakes
Savorology's Latest Swiss Cake Blends Taro with Various Cheeses
Marshmallow Chick Dessert-toppers
Orange Leaf Just Added Easter Peeps as a New Fro Yo Topping
Saucy Funnel Cake Desserts
Zaxby's Has a New Funnel Cake with Caramel Sauce for Summer
Donut-Flavored Syrups
Mrs. Butterworth's Dunkin' Glazed Donut Flavored Syrup is a Sweet Treat
Allergy-Friendly Celebration Cakes
Just Love Makes Cakes Without Nuts, Milk or Eggs
Mini Easter Dessert Cakes
The Crumbl Carrot Cake is Sweet, Spiced and Limited-Edition
Textural Plant-Based Chocolate Cakes
2foods Gâteau Chocolate Can Be Enjoyed Three Ways
Cooking Sauce Bars
Bar to Cook Infuses Meals with Globally Inspired Flavor
Free-From Dessert Donuts
Planet Bake's Red Velvet Cake Donut is Sugar-Free & Gluten-Free
Birthday Cake-Flavored Whiskeys
Dough Ball's Birthday Cake Whiskey is a Dessertified Drink
Celebratory Candy-Topped Cakes
The SusieCakes x See’s Candies Collection is Limited-Edition
Over-the-Top Pride Desserts
Serendipity3 and SIGBI Created a Showstopping Pride Month Sundae
Free-From Confetti Cakes
Just Love’s Confetti Traybake Launched for Allergy Awareness Week
Sour Beverage Syrups
The Sour Collection by Jordan's Skinny Mixes Uniquely Enhances Drinks
Romantic Malted Cake Bars
Raspberry Maltesers Cake Bars Come with Five Servings Per Pack
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Swirled Bunny Face Cakes
Paris Baguette is Selling a Bunny Face Chocolate Cake This Easter
Cheese-Frosted Taro Cakes
Scones Alley's Taro Cake Features a Layer of Cream Cheese Frosting
Vegan Ice Cream Cakes
FLOUR SHOP and Craig’s Vegan Just Launched Vegan Ice Cream Cakes
Sprinkle-Packed Ice Cream Cakes
The Funfetti Ice Cream Cake is Packed with Sweet, Creamy Flavor
Syrup-Scented Eyeshadow Palettes
The Maple Syrup Pancakes Eye Shadow Palette is Sweetly Scented
Asian-Inspired Snack Cups
These Sun-Butter Chocolate Cups Feature Globally Inspired Fillings
Dog-Friendly Superfood Sprinkles
Lord Jameson Makes Celebration Superfetti Sprinkles for Dogs
Elegant Cake Kits
The Caker's Flourless Dark Chocolate Gold Leaf Cake Kit is Beginner-Friendly
Nut-Free Plant-Based Brownies
Whole Grains, Dates and Cocoa Make Up This Chocolate Brownie
Artisan-Inspired Snack Cakes
These New Premier Foods Cakes Come in Three Options
Organic Chocolate Syrups
Trader Joe's New Organic Midnight Moo Chocolate Syrup is Perfectly Sweet
Chocolate-Filled Breakfast Pastries
Pop-Tarts Releases a 'Frosted Chocolatey Chip Pancake' Flavor
Ready-to-Make Cocktail Kits
Camp Craft Cocktails Released the Fruit Cake Cocktail for the Holidays
Clean-Ingredient Cookie Doughs
Doughy Makes Free-From Cookie Dough with Seven Ingredients or Less
Seasonal Pistachio Sponge Cakes
TOUS les JOURS Just Added a Berry Pistachio Mother's Day Cake
Free-From Pancake Products
Blanket Pancakes & Syrup Uses Clean, All-Natural Ingredients
Pie-Flavored Toast Toppers
The Bourbon Nosete Yaku Apple Pie-Style Sheets are Sweet and Spiced
3D-Printed Cocoa Drops
Dreidel Cocoa Drops are Printed with Real Cocoa and Really Spin
Gourmet Cake Mixes
Ann Clark Has Added Gourmet Baking Mixes to Its Product Lineup
Aerated Marshmallow Toppings
Sh'mallow is a Light an Fluffy Topping That Can Be Toasted
Cheesecake-Filled Mexican Pastries
Del Real's Churro Cheesecake Tamales Combines 3 Treats in 1
Halloween-Themed Cake Slices
Mr Kipling Chocolate & Orange Slices Have a Tasty Seasonal Profile
Spiced Beer-Infused Cupcakes
Spiceology Debuts the Coffee Stout Guinness Chocolate Cupcake
Spooky Ice Cream Collections
Salt & Straw's Scoops & Skulls Series Shares Halloween Ice Creams
Convenient Valentine's Day Cakes
Mod Pizza Red Velvet No Name Cake is Here for Valentine's Day
Matzo-Crusted Passover Cakes
Chef Zac Young of PieCaken Bakeshop Created the New PassCaken Dessert
Vegan-Friendly Colomba Cakes
These Italian-Made Cakes Are Devoid Of Milk-Based Ingredients
Regional Dessert Snack Cakes
Drake's Boston Creme Yodels Blend Light and Dark Flavors
Dragon Fruit Syrups
Torani's Pitaya Syrup Satisfies Gen Z's Desire for Culinary Tourism
Cherry Blossom Crepe Cakes
Millie Desserts Combines Japanese Flavors and French Techniques
Sweet-Spicy Syrups
Torani's Sweet Heat Syrup Satisfies the Demand for "Swicy" Flavors
Handmade Romantic Baked Goods
Paris Baguette's Valentine's Day Treats Include Six Varieties
Cake-Inspired Restaurant Cookies
BJ's Party Pizookie Boasts a Sweet, Celebratory Recipe
Plant-Based Boba Toppings
Twrl Milk Tea's Brown Sugar & Jelly Boba are "the New Sprinkles"
Dessert-Like Kefir Beverages
Lifeway Foods' Newest Low-Fat Kefir Flavors Include Cake & S'mores
Rainbow Sprinkle-Studded Cakes
Baskin-robbins' New Confetti Crazy Cake Has Arrived
Seasonal Cake-Flavored Ice Creams
Cold Stone Red Velvet Cake Batter Ice Cream is Here for 2023
Chocolate Strawberry Cinnamon Buns
Cinnaholic Just Added Chocolate Cover Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes
Sprinkles Created a Special Chocolate Dulce De Leche Cupcake
Creamy Strawberry Snack Cakes
Mod Pizza's Strawberries & Cream No Name Cake is Here
Vegan Bistro Baguettes
These Baguettes Feature a Pea Protein-Based Topping
Individual Birthday Cake Snacks
Tastykake Confetti Krimpets are Small But Big on Flavor
Cupcake-Flavored Chocolate Bars
Sprinkles Chocolate Bars Capture the Taste of Signature Treats
Versatile Nut-Based Recipe Toppers
Diamond of California Crunchy Nut Toppers Come in Four Flavors
Exotically Flavored Cheesecake Desserts
Pots & Co Baked Passion Fruit Cheesecake Cream is Tasty
Vanilla-Flavored Baking Blends
Simple Mills Launches the 'Vanilla Cupcake & Cake Mix' for Baking
Pumpkin Spice Cake Bites
Scooter's is Serving Up New Pumpkin Spice Cake Bites This Fall
Seasonal Ice Cream Cakes
The Baskin-Robbins Happy Holly-days Cake is Great for Entertaining
Chocolate Pecan-Flavored Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes Just Added a New Chocolate Turtle Bundtlet
Festive Snack Cake Desserts
The Mr Kipling Signature Collection Has Been Updated for the Holidays
Premium Ready-to-Use Icings
The Ta-Da! Icing Range Includes Three Flavors
Cake-Inspired Sweet Ales
Tastykake Koffee Kake Ale Has Notes of Pound Cake and Cinnamon
Romantic Cake Collections
TOUS les JOURS' New ‘Sweets for My Sweetheart’ Menu is Nearly Here
Bakery-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
These New Joe & Seph’s Popcorn Flavors are Limited-Edition
Classic Baking Mix Collections
Bob’s Red Mill Launches the New Signature Baking Mixes
Brownie Batter Whipped Creams
Whipnotic's Newest Flavored Whipped Cream is Decadent & Low-Sugar
Springtime-Themed Snack Cakes
The Tastykake Easter Packaging Encourages Gifting
Croissant-Inspired Frozen Pizzas
CPK's Croissant Inspired Thin Crust Pizzas Make Elevated Meals
Chocolate Cherry Goat Cheeses
Vermont Creamery's Chocolate and Cherry Goat Cheese is Indulgent
Savory Ice Cream Treats
Milk Bar’s Seasonal Summer Offerings are Available at Bakeries Nationwide
Fruit Punch-Flavored Cakes
The Cafe Valley Hawaiian Punch Fruit Punch Ring Cake is Frosted
Indulgent Mexican-Inspired Syrups
This Jordan's Skinny Mixes Collection Has Flavors Like Churro
Christmas Tree Pancake Kits
The Betty Crocker Santa Stackers Complete Pancake Kit is Festive
Southern Recipe Cake Desserts
The Beatrice Bakery Grandma’s Southern Pecan Cake is Comforting
Fruit-Topped Sugar Cookies
Crumbl's New Fruit Pizza Cookie Delivers a Dose of Nostalgia
Baked Free-From Donut Ranges
The Entenmann's Donut Cakes Come in Two Flavors
Exclusive Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Susiecakes Introduces the Seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcake
Ready-to-Enjoy Holiday Cakes
These New Finsbury Christmas Cakes Have Classic Flavors
Dessert-Flavored Protein Snacks
Birthday Cake Protein Poppers Have a Sweet and Savory Flavor
Regional Recipe Cannabis Gummies
CODES Blueberry Gooey Cake Gummies are Dessert-Inspired
Free-From Mother's Day Cakes
The 'To Mum’ Confetti Traybake is Limited-Edition
Celebratory Mardi Gras Treats
Cinnaholic Mardi Gras King Cakes Serve Up to 10 People
Chef-Crafted Vegan Sundaes
Craig's Vegan Collaborated with Christina Najjar on the Tinx Sundae
Pizza-Inspired Tofu Quiches
This Margherita Pizza-Style Quiche is Made for Sharing