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Cupcake-Stand.com is at it again with another giveaway!  This time one lucky Cupcakes Take the Cake reader will receive $200 in store credit to the amazing online cupcake stand store, Cupcake-Stand.com!

Cupcake Stand makes stands in 7 different sizes, various shapes and in either white or black.  Perfect for any occasion!

Just check out these amazing stands... I dream of my cupcakes being displayed on one of their stands! Just so beautiful!





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Desserts for the Deserving

I am Baker, Bakerella, Sweetopia, TidyMom, Family Fresh Cooking, My Kitchen Addiction, Add a Pinch, Bake at 350, The Urban Baker, Glorious Treats, Bakingdom, Cookies and Cups, Java Cupcake and Bakers Royale...

What do all of these bloggers have in common besides knowing how to bake delicious cupcakes??

They. Are. Generous!

All of these bakers and so many more are participating in the second annual "Desserts for the Deserving" event hosted by the amazing Amanda of I am Baker!

Thanks to the kindness of the I am Baker readers, 160 people have been nominated to receive a well deserved care package of baked goods love from one of these bakers.... or maybe even you!

That's right.... YOU can be a part of the group of world-renowned bakers and bloggers who have joined forces to brightening the lives of complete strangers and send a care package of baked goodness (cupcakes in a jar, maybe?) to a deserving person.

It's simple... all you have to do is leave a comment on the I am Baker blog committing to help a deserving recipient.  Amanda will contact you in the coming days/weeks with your recipient... you bake, package with love and send your goodies off to be enjoyed.

Sounds amazing, doesn't it?

Well, it does to me.  I signed up.  And really, so should you.

What more information?  Visit the Desserts for the Deserving Facebook page or visit I am Baker!

Even more Diamond Jubilee cupcakes!

I just keep running across even more amazing cupcakes to celebrate the Diamond Jubliee of the Queen! Here are a few more!

The Little Cake Bakery






Sugar Pie

Diamond Jubilee cupcakes for the Queen

Queen Elizabeth is celebrating 60 years on the throne in the UK this weekend with a huge Diamond Jubilee celebration!

And of course, many bakeries are celebrating with cupcakes & cake pops!

If you have a Diamond Jubilee cupcake you'd like to have added to this blog, send it to betsy@javacupcake.com!

Last updated: Tuesday, June 5, 7:45am CET

Victorious Cupcakes




Sams Kitchen



Cupcake Lovers in Paris


Something About Cupcakes

Bakey Wakey Woo


Sweet Scarlet Designs - FREE Diamond Jubilee Printables


Confectionately Yours

The Pastry Tip




American Cupcake in London


Crumbly Wumbly




The Clever Little Cupcake Company


Olivia's Cupcakes




Make Pretty Cakes


Life is Sweet


The Hummingbird Bakery




Good to Know Recipes - Master Baking Class by Victorious Cupcakes

Cupcake toppers by Lairy the Cupcake Fairy


Berry Nice Cakes

Kiss & Bake Up

CUPCAKE - Blackpool


Sweet Tooth Cupcakes by Ellie

Cupcake Salt & Pepper Shakers

Cupcake Look, an online cupcake supply website based out of Hamburg, Germany, has these super cute cupcake salt & pepper shakers on their website!

I don't know what color I want more.... but, I think I'll go with pink!  SO DARN CUTE


I know their website is in German... but they have so many super cute cupcake novelty items from stands to mugs and jewelry! Go check them out!

Cupcake pans from Poland

This past weekend I went to Boleslaweic, Poland with a few friends to visit the Polish pottery factories.  I expected to find casserole dishes, plates, and bowls... but was so super surprised when I found these!

Cupcake pans!

Of course I bought them! I mean really... have you ever seen anything so beautiful?

They even had cake stands... which in my case I usually use to serve my cupcakes on! 

For more pictures of all the amazing pottery I got from Poland, visit JavaCupcake!

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

It's been a very long time since I've shared a recipe with you... so since I'm long overdue I knew this cupcake needed to be super delicious.

No worries.... this one is SUPER DELICIOUS!

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes  
(click that link for the recipe!)

Chocolate cake filled with chocolate chip cookie dough topped with cookie dough frosting, mini chocolate chips and a mini chocolate chip cookie.  Probably one of the best cupcakes I've ever made.

I do have to admit though... I can't take complete credit for these cupcakes, Recipe Girl made them first.  BUT... of course, I put own spin on them.

Cupcake Royale TV

Today, Cupcake Royale in Seattle unveiled a new feature on their website...

Cupcake Royale TV!

So far they have 9 videos and let me tell you.... they made me giggle!! (Especially Tom Selleck's sweat! Ewww! lol)

Cherry Blossom Cupcakes + tutorial

Sugar Swings! Serve Some has come up with a super simple way to make some super sweet cherry blossom toppers for her cupcakes!

And you'll never guess what the flowers are made of!!

See their full tutorial on their blog or find them on Facebook!

Peach Cobbler Cupcakes

Happy National Peach Cobbler Day!

I hope you enjoy this selection of peach cobbler cupcakes!  I think I could just hop through my computer screen and gobble them all up!

The Cupcake Project


Two Texas Bakers


Manhattan Beach Patch


I Heart Chaos


BAKE Cupcakery & Catering