Cupcakes! Bake & Decorate in IOS

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Our Expert Score

75/100

Cupcakes! Bake & Decorate is exactly the kind of wholesome, creative outlet you want when you're looking to unwind. It’s less of a high-pressure 'game' and more of a digital craft kit. The steps—from pouring the batter to choosing the liners—feel tactile and satisfying.

What I love most is the sheer variety of toppings. You aren't just slapping on some frosting; you’re layering sprinkles, fruit, and candy toppers to create something that actually looks delicious. It’s great for kids, but honestly, there’s a Zen-like quality to it that adults will enjoy too. My only gripe is that I wish there were more 'baking' mini-games, but for a creative decorator, it’s a sweet treat.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPod

Version 3.8Tue Jul 04 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Updated to 64 bit!


The original and still BEST cupcake baking app- bake, decorate, and eat virtual cupcakes with all kinds of flavors & toppings, using real recipes!

- Featured in "Our Favorite Things" - Disney FamilyFun magazine

- "The cupcakes look so good I almost licked my phone." - Robin Rhys, AppAdvice.com

- Over 6,000 five star ratings in the App Store.

Cupcakes! lets you bake, decorate, eat & share yummy cupcakes right from your iPod Touch or iPhone. Pick your cupcake liners, fill the pan with cake batter, pop it in the oven, and before you know it your cupcakes will come out piping hot. Shake your phone to get the cupcakes out of the pan and then choose from an amazing array of frostings and candy toppings, to build the perfect cupcake.

Once you've baked and decorated your masterpieces, you can share them with your friends via email, Facebook, or save them to your photo albums. And of course you can eat them! Choose the tablecloth and plate to serve them on and you are ready for dessert.

Features include:

- 27 different cupcake batters (white, yellow, chocolate, strawberry, carrot cake, red velvet, lemon, confetti, marble, apple spice, blueberry muffin, pineapple, gingerbread and more!). Mix the cupcakes from scratch or use pre-made batter.

- 32 different colors & patterns of cupcake liners, plus an option to create custom liners

- 62 types of frosting, and a 'mix your own icing color' option

- 80 candy toppings from gummy bears to sprinkles, fruit to nuts

- 25 flavors of Jelly Belly gourmet jelly beans to add as toppings

- 14 kinds of plates and 9 tablecloths, to give your cupcakes the perfect presentation

- The ability to set your baking time, from lightly baked to crispy burnt cupcakes

- Candles you can blow out by blowing on your phone! (shake for older iPods)

- Full support for VoiceOver, for the visually impaired. 

- 40 achievements to earn!

Post a review with your requests, and you never know, our next free update might add your suggestion!

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Have an iPad? Get Cupcakeroo! for all the Cupcakes fun with full iPad support.


Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

The original and still BEST cupcake baking app- bake, decorate, and eat virtual cupcakes with all kinds of flavors & toppings, using real recipes!

- Featured in "Our Favorite Things" - Disney FamilyFun magazine

- "The cupcakes look so good I almost licked my phone." - Robin Rhys, AppAdvice.com

- Over 6,000 five star ratings in the App Store.

Cupcakes! lets you bake, decorate, eat & share yummy cupcakes right from your iPod Touch or iPhone. Pick your cupcake liners, fill the pan with cake batter, pop it in the oven, and before you know it your cupcakes will come out piping hot. Shake your phone to get the cupcakes out of the pan and then choose from an amazing array of frostings and candy toppings, to build the perfect cupcake.

Once you've baked and decorated your masterpieces, you can share them with your friends via email, Facebook, or save them to your photo albums. And of course you can eat them! Choose the tablecloth and plate to serve them on and you are ready for dessert.

Features include:

- 27 different cupcake batters (white, yellow, chocolate, strawberry, carrot cake, red velvet, lemon, confetti, marble, apple spice, blueberry muffin, pineapple, gingerbread and more!). Mix the cupcakes from scratch or use pre-made batter.

- 32 different colors & patterns of cupcake liners, plus an option to create custom liners

- 62 types of frosting, and a 'mix your own icing color' option

- 80 candy toppings from gummy bears to sprinkles, fruit to nuts

- 25 flavors of Jelly Belly gourmet jelly beans to add as toppings

- 14 kinds of plates and 9 tablecloths, to give your cupcakes the perfect presentation

- The ability to set your baking time, from lightly baked to crispy burnt cupcakes

- Candles you can blow out by blowing on your phone! (shake for older iPods)

- Full support for VoiceOver, for the visually impaired. 

- 40 achievements to earn!

Post a review with your requests, and you never know, our next free update might add your suggestion!

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Have an iPad? Get Cupcakeroo! for all the Cupcakes fun with full iPad support.


Ratings & Reviews

3.9 out of 5 with 30 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Cupcakes! Bake & Decorate lets you become a master pastry chef. Follow the baking process from start to finish: pour the batter, bake them in the oven, and then dive into the massive decoration suite. With over 600 combinations of liners, frostings, and toppers, your creativity is the only limit.

Features

1

Realistic baking simulation

2

Hundreds of decorative toppings

3

Interactive 'eating' mechanic

4

Customizable cupcake liners

Tips

News on this game

Expert Tips for How to Make Cupcakes Moist and Delicious

Learn how to make cupcakes moist and delicious in just five easy steps from the pros behind Georgetown Cupcake in Washington, D.C..

Better Homes & Gardens - Fri May 02 2025

Bake cupcakes to make life sweeter for Ontario SPCA animals

The Ontario SPCA is hoping you'll join their province-wide Cupcake Day bake sale by making some baked goods to help support their shelter...

CityNews Toronto - Tue Sep 02 2025

Bake a difference for animals in need with OSPCA's Cupcake Day

'By registering, sharing cupcakes and fundraising, you are changing the lives of animals who need your help,' says OSPCA official of Feb.

NewmarketToday.ca - Tue Sep 02 2025

Bake a difference for animals in need with Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA - The Seeker Newsmagazine Cornwall

“If you need a good reason to indulge in cupcakes, it's Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA,” says Stephanie Miller, Vice President of Development,...

The Cornwall Seeker - Tue Sep 02 2025

35 Best Mother's Day Cookies to Bake for Mom

Bake a batch of homemade cookies for Mom on Mother's Day! They include fruit and chocolate flavors—and these recipes can even double as a...

The Pioneer Woman - Thu Sep 25 2025

'Bake' a difference for animals with SPCA's Cupcake Day

'Bake' a difference for animals with SPCA's Cupcake Day ... Though it usually takes place Feb. 26, the Sudbury SPCA's Cupcake Day will be...

Sudbury News - Tue Sep 02 2025

Chocolate Rabbit among Kawarthas businesses and organizations ‘paw-ticipating’ in Cupcake Day fundraisers for ...

By Megan Gallant. Taking place February 26, the annual day encourages bake sales in support of animal shelters and rescues facing an...

kawarthaNOW - Tue Sep 02 2025

Crumbs Bakes Up New Girl Scouts Cupcakes

Crumbs Bake Shop has introduced a new cupcake collection inspired by Girl Scout cookies at its shops across the U.S..

License Global - Tue Sep 30 2025

Changing the life of an animal in need is a piece of cake.

OSPCA of SDG kicks off 'Cupcake day for OSPCA'. The mission should you accept it to bake cupcakes, collect donations (or buy and eat them...

Cornwall Seaway News - Tue Sep 02 2025

Sprinkles launches cupcake-inspired premium chocolate bars and mini chocolates

Sprinkles has announced its new line of premium chocolate offerings inspired by its iconic Sprinkles cupcake flavors: Sprinkles Chocolate...

Bake Magazine - Thu Sep 18 2025

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Q&A

Yes, you can take a snapshot of your decorated cupcakes to save them to your device's photo library.

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