From cartoon characters to animal faces, there's so much fun to be had with cupcake designs. The bite-size cakes are designed to be personalized and quirky, which is why there are so many personified cupcakes.
Animals seem to be a big hit when it comes to designing cupcakes, with appearances by cats, dogs and pandas. Although most people would never be comfortable eating such animals, put their faces on sweet treats and it's no problem at all.
Cupcakes are gold when it comes to children's parties too. One cool way to keep the kids happy is to decorate the cupcakes after popular children's characters like the Muppets or Mario from the Super Mario Brothers.
The good news is that whichever personified cupcake design you go with no one really takes it too seriously.
28 Personified Cupcake Designs
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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
26
Clever Christmas Cupcakes
Cute Mini Cake Inspiration
25
Avian Gamer Goodies
Angry Birds Cupcakes by Dotatdabbled are an Ode to the Addicting Game
24
Heart-Studded Cupcakes
Shereen's Cakes & Bakes Creates Confections Too Cute to Devour
23
Character Cupcakes
Edible Children's TV Treats
22
Creepy Crawly Baked Goods
The Spider Cupcake Decorating Kit Makes the Best Halloween Cupcakes
21
Sweet Superhero Treats
These Avengers Cupcakes are the Tastiest Way to Geek Out
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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
18
Dazzling Nocturnal Cakes
Improve Your Haunting Holiday with These Itty-Bitty Bat Cupcakes
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Cute Fantasy Character Cakes
The Lord of the Rings Cupcakes Feature Adorable Edible Dwarves
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Cosmic Princess Cupcakes
These Princess Leia Cupcakes by Justjenndesigns are Nebular Noms
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Mini Muppet Confections
These 'Camo Cupcakes' by Kristie Sarmiento Look Like Oscar the Grouch
14
Manga Munchies
Cakes & Cupcakes With a Hint of Anime & Manga
13
Mishmash Monster Desserts
The Frankenstein Cupcakes are the Perfect Halloween Treat
12
Geektastic Cupcakes
Game-Themed Cupcakes Ring in the New Year
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Adorable Arctic Treats
These Penguin Cupcakes are Wonderfully Adorable
10
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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Canine Condiment Shakers
This Dachshund Shaker Set is the Perfect Gift for Any Pooch Enthusiast
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Tooned Confections
The Retro Cartoon Cupcakes are Super Creative
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Whimsical Marzipan
Eugene & Louise Cook Up A Storm With Artsy Almond Paste
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Hamburger-Inspired Bakeware
This SOMA Studio Design Crafts Cupcakes
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Mushroom Muffin Pans
The 1-Upcake Cupcake Molds Turn Cupcakes into Video Game Characters
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Country Heritage Desserts
Pilgrim Cupcakes Give You Something Else to be Thankful for This Year
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Uncanny Space Creature Treats
The Futurama Cupcakes are a Nostalgic Blast Through the Past
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Heavenly Figure Sweets
These Angelic Cupcakes Will Make You a Saint this Holiday Season
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Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
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Stunning Celebratory Custom Cakes
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Festive Baking Miniatures
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CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
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Anime Monster Snack Cakes
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Oven-Ready Frozen Cakes
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Video Game-Inspired Desserts
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Bumblebee-Inspired Cake Pops
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Icy Heart-Shaped Desserts
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Playful Parental Cafe Gifts
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Zombified Cereal Mascots
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Colorful Doll-Topped Cakes
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Indulgent Allergy-Friendly Snack Cups
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Frosted Seasonal Cake Donuts
Little Debbie Just Added New Seasonal Spring Mini Donuts
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Marshmallow-Infused Ice Creams
Blue Bunny Stuffed Puffs Ice Cream Comes in Three Varieties
DIY Squishy Collectibles
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Halloween-Ready Cafe Menus
Paris Baguette Rolled Out its New October Menu for Spooky Celebrations
Peanut-Shaped Chocolate Treats
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Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
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Sweet Octopus-Inspired Sundaes
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Edible Pastry Mascots
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Prepackaged Pumpkin Baked Goods
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Co-Branded Nintendo Cookies
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Egg-Free Caramel Cupcakes
OGGS' Mega Caramel Cupcakes are Made with Aquafaba Instead of Eggs
Baked Good-Flavored Candies
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Old-Fashioned Cartoon Cereal Tins
This Mickey Mouse-Themed Collector’s Metal Tin is Collectible
Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts
Sundae Shoppe's Donut Dessert Bars are Fun Frozen Novelties
Candid Celebration Campaigns
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Customizable Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
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Customizable Holiday Treats
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Flavor-Filled Bite-Sized Marshmallows
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Nostalgic Gaming Cookies
The OREO x Super Mario Cookies are Embossed with Collectible Designs
St. Patrick's Day Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery Boasts Imaginative and Playful Desserts
Coffee-Flavored Frostings
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Celebratory Retro Handheld Games
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Easter Egg-Inspired Cakes
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Animated Movie-Themed Snack Cakes
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Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
Serendipity3 & PEEPS Teamed Up to Create an Easter Beverage
Celebratory Cheesy Snack Cakes
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Vegan Caterpillar-Shaped Cakes
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Romantic Snack Cake Ranges
Little Debbie Valentine's Day Products Come in a Range of Options
Marshmallow Chick Dessert-toppers
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Lollipop-Inspired Ice Creams
The La Menorquina Chupa Chups Ice Cream Comes in Packs of Three
Monstrous Cookie Sandwich Kits
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Allergy-Friendly Celebration Cakes
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Super Bowl-Themed Doughnuts
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Snowman-Shaped Holiday Cakes
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Spiced Beer-Infused Cupcakes
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Sweet Pina Colada Cupcakes
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