# Cupcakes! Bake & Decorate

> Virtual cupcake baking and decorating simulation game with extensive customization options. (iPhone/iPad app by Maverick Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcakes-bake-and-decorate/id347362622 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maverick Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284540824)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Family
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 32 App Store ratings · 375 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 53 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-02-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcakes-bake-and-decorate/id347362622/reviews.md

## What is Cupcakes! Bake & Decorate?

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.

## Key features

- 27 cupcake batter flavors
- 62 frosting types and custom colors
- 80+ candy and jelly bean toppings
- Customizable liners and presentation
- Interactive baking and candle blowing
- Share creations via email and social media

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Holiday Expansion Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 375)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcakes-bake-and-decorate/id347362622/reviews.md

### 5/5 — OK, but when you scroll to the very bottom of the info page, the game just crashes like a trap.

*2026-07-21, version 3.8*

This game is OK where you make cupcakes, but in the info screen, if you reach the bottom, then the game crashes like being captured in a trap. What a scam, Maverick. Waste of $$$.  Please fix that issue or I’m deleting the app and get my money back now.

### 1/5 — It shuts off when we try to put the creation in the oven.

*2025-12-21, version 3.8*

It keeps shutting off. The icons at the bottom are extremely annoying because little kids tap them then need help to get back where they want to go. I’ve had this app for years and bought the update. Wish I had the old one back. At least it worked.

### 1/5 — It shuts off

*2024-11-10*

It keeps shutting off. The icons at the bottom are extremely annoying because little kids tap them then need help to get back where they want to go. I’ve had this app for years and bought the update. Wish I had the old one back. At least it worked.

### 1/5 — It shuts off

*2024-03-07*

It keeps shutting off.  The icons at the bottom are extremely annoying because little kids tap them then need help to get back where they want to go.  I’ve had this app for years and bought the update. Wish I had the old one back. At least it worked.

### 4/5 — VoiceOver

*2019-12-15, version 3.8*

Hi.
  I really appreciate how liners, batters, and other things are described. There's a few issues, however.
  Whenever VoiceOver users want to put things in the pan, we have to turn off VoiceOver, tap in certain places, and just hope that the cupcakes are in the pan. I'm wondering if you all would please make it to where we could double tap the cupcakes, then they'd just go into the pan. Also, when you're dragging items to the fridge, or trying to put things into the bowl, whilst baking from scratch, VoiceOver doesn't seem to tell you when things are in the bowl, or what items you're moving.
  Will you all please make it to where VoiceOver will read the baking time you've set with the oven dial? We have to turn off VoiceOver to set the bake time, too. Just turning it clockwise...
  The eating... Yes, you can double tap on the cupcake, and you hear the eating sound, but I'm not sure when it's all gone. Wonder if you all could put something up that says, "One fourth eaten." Then, when it's completely eaten, it'll say something like, "All gone. Sad times."
  It'd also be cool if there were a button that you could press, to take the liner off, before eating.
  I know that was a lot, but I really do enjoy the game, and would be very happy if it were even more accessible than it is now. Keep up the good work. I have faith in you.

### 5/5 — READ

*2019-07-30, version 3.8*

I love this game one of my oldest games and have had it since I was like 5( on and off) just re got it really recommend for a fun easy game

### 1/5 — L

*2019-02-16, version 3.8*

And

### 5/5 — Funfunfunn

*2018-10-06, version 3.8*

Love itt, it makes me so hungryy cos im fat lolololol xoxox 

Edit:

Original review created in 2010 when I had my first iPod touch! This game is the bomb, still holds up although graphics could be improved a lot. Makes me hungry still

### 5/5 — Addictively good

*2018-07-22, version 3.8*

Looking back at it now it looks so stupid and repetitive but when I was much younger it was by far the best game out there. That was 6 years ago and I am 13 now. Purchase for young and creative children.

### 5/5 — Great for my daughters

*2018-07-09, version 3.8*

My 4 and 11 year old daughters love this game. It’s a great little game they can either play together or meet me or by themselves. I love that you can choose different cupcake liners and different batters; we love mixing up the different recipes.  There are a ton of different frostings patterns and decorations, and you even get to put on candles and eat the cupcakes!

## Frequently asked questions about Cupcakes! Bake & Decorate

### What can I do with the Cupcakes! app?

You can bake, decorate, and 'eat' virtual cupcakes. The app allows you to choose from various cake batters, cupcake liners, frostings, and a wide array of toppings. You can also customize the presentation with different plates and tablecloths.

### How realistic is the baking process?

The app simulates a realistic baking process. You select cupcake liners, fill them with batter, and place them in the oven. You can even set the baking time, from lightly baked to crispy burnt. Candles can be blown out by blowing on your phone.

### Is this app free to download and play?

The app is free to download and play. However, it offers in-app purchases, which may include additional ingredients, toppings, or customization options to enhance your virtual baking experience.

### What devices is Cupcakes! compatible with?

This version of the app is designed for iPod Touch and iPhone. For iPad users, there is a separate app called 'Cupcakeroo!' which offers full iPad support and similar cupcake fun.

### Can I share my cupcake creations?

Yes, you can share your beautifully baked and decorated virtual cupcakes with friends. The app allows you to share your creations via email, Facebook, or by saving them to your device's photo albums.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.8 — 2017-07-04

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- Updated to 64 bit!

### 3.7 — 2014-10-24

- Larger and easier to press buttons
- IOS 8 bug fixes

### 3.6.1 — 2014-05-14

- Added 11 new symbols to use to make custom liners!  Angel, apple, cake, cupcake, fish, dinosaur, ice cream cone, star, chick, butterfly, and carrot!

### 3.6 — 2013-12-20

- Even more toppings!  Gummy wreaths, gummy penguins, candy soda bottles, rock candy, chocolate pretzels, gummy bells, and watermelon sours

### 3.5 — 2013-12-01

- 5 new cupcake flavors you can make from scratch or from pre-made mixes: Pumpkin spice, eggnog, pistachio,
  spice cake and strawberry chocolate chip!

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