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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CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
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The Shake Shack Poppy’s Sugar Cookie Shake is Rainbow-Colored
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Miniature Animated Custom Figurines
Funko Launches the new Pop! Yourself Custom Service
Anime Monster Snack Cakes
The Pokémon Ginza Cozy Corner Cakes are Limited-Edition
Whimsical Dessert Drinks
Wonka Inspired Candy Can's Caramel Fudge and Toffee Apple Flavors
Video Game-Inspired Desserts
Nékter Juice Bar and Nintendo Created the Mario Kart Cookie Cruiser
Upside-Down Pastries
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Bumblebee-Inspired Cake Pops
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Icy Heart-Shaped Desserts
The Baskin-Robbins Crazy for You Cake is Romantically Delicious
Filmic Toaster Pastry Packaging
Unfrosted Inspired Pop-Tarts' Limited-Edition "Trat-Pops" Boxes
Cheese Puff Birthday Cakes
Frito-Lay Created a Cheetos Birthday Cake for Cheetos' 75th Anniversary
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Playful Space-Themed Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery's Rocket Madeleines are Impressive and Whimsical
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
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
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Iconic Cupcake Brands
The new CRUMBS Cupcakes Embraces a Modern Approach, Leveraging E-Commerce
Superhero Snack Cake Packaging
TheTastykake Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Packaging is Sweet
Candy-Themed Clogs
Hershey and Crocs Created a Sweet Collaboration for Halloween
Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Zombified Cereal Mascots
Monsters Cereals is Introducing a New Character: Carmella Creeper
Viral Croissant Cubes
Kozak Ukrainian Eatery Serves Shapely Pastries
Colorful Doll-Topped Cakes
SusieCakes is Serving Up New Barbie Cakes This Summer
Indulgent Allergy-Friendly Snack Cups
Free2b's Newest Mini Cups Feature Over-the-Top Flavors
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Snack Cake Popcorn Snacks
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Halloween-Ready Cafe Menus
Paris Baguette Rolled Out its New October Menu for Spooky Celebrations
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
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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
Baked Good-Inspired Toaster Pastries
Pop-Tarts Frosted Banana Bread is Sweet and Comforting
Celebrity-Crafted Baked Goods
Paris Baguette Has Teamed Up with the Yolanda Gampp on New Cakes
Co-Branded Nintendo Cookies
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Egg-Free Caramel Cupcakes
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Movie-Inspired Ice Cream Cakes
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Toaster Pastry Prediction Platforms
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Returning Potato-Flavored Cookies
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Restaurant Mascot-Themed Collectibles
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Nostalgic Gaming Cookies
The OREO x Super Mario Cookies are Embossed with Collectible Designs
Functional Beverage Cake Kits
Recess and The Caker Teamed Up on a Birthday Cake Kit
St. Patrick's Day Desserts
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Stuffed Heart-Shaped Doughnuts
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Edible Sugar Pens
3Doodler's ChefDoodler is a Sugar Pen for the Modern Baker
Animated Movie-Themed Snack Cakes
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle CakeBites Come in Two Flavors
Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
Serendipity3 & PEEPS Teamed Up to Create an Easter Beverage
Celebratory Cheesy Snack Cakes
Milk Bar's Cheetle-Infused Birthday Cake Celebrates Cheetos' 75th
Princess-Themed Sandwich Cookies
The Princess Peach x OreoiD Packs are Limited-Edition
Vegan Caterpillar-Shaped Cakes
Lazy Day's New Vegan Caterpillar Cakes Reinvent a Well-Known Treat
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Monstrous Cookie Sandwich Kits
Betty Crocker's Count Chocula Cookie Kit Makes Sweet, Spooky Treats
Super Bowl-Themed Doughnuts
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3D-Printed Matcha Figurines
The Sugar Lab's Godzilla Matcha Monsters are Ready to Add to Hot Water
Matcha Patty's Day Cakes
TOUS les JOURS Just Added a New St. Patty’s Mini Cloud Cake
Macaron-Inspired Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs' Flavours of Love Spotlights Two New Decadent Flavors
Ready-to-Bake Holiday Cookies
The Betty Crocker Festive Frosted Sugar Cookie Kit is Low-Cost
Luxe King-Honoring Cakes
This McVitie's Coronation Cake Celebrates Their Majesties
Cartoon-Shaped Pastas
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Swirled Bunny Face Cakes
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The Insomnia Cookies Valentine's Day Offerings are Celebratory
Mythical Creature Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Unicorn Wonder Was Created with Anna Cathcart
Asian-Inspired Snack Cups
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Whimsical Chocolatier Cookies
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Lava Cake-Inspired Desserts
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Performance Art-Inspired Doughnuts
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