We've listed Martha's favorite cupcake bakeries from around the country. We're sure you'll love them as much as she does.
How Sweet It Is was founded by Beth Pilar and Ellen Sternau and is at 123 Allen St. in New York.
Martha's favorite from the How Sweet It Is bakery is the Mexican Chocolate Pudding-Filled Cupcake. Call 212-777-0408, or stop by their studio in New York to place an order.
Seattle's Trophy Cupcakes and Party is decorated with heavy inspiration from a 1940s bakery, and its decor for the cupcakes is similarly vintage-inspired. The bakery has two locations in Seattle, at 1815 N. 45th St., Suite 209, and 2612 NE Village Lane.
This delicious recipe is Martha's favorite from Trophy Cupcakes and Party and is on the menu Sundays and Mondays.
Vanilla Bake Shop, founded by Amy and Jeremy Berman, was named after their favorite flavor. The cupcakes at Vanilla Bake Shop are baked from scratch with a focus on contemporary design and taste. The bakery is at 512 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, California.
In addition to its signature flavors, Vanilla Bake Shop offers different cupcake varieties every day of the week. Martha's favorite from the bakery is its Meyer Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes.
Its stylish store and artfully decorated treats are two reasons we love Swirlz Cupcakes, at 705 W. Belden, in Chicago. Swirlz also offers gluten-free cupcakes.
Martha's favorite cupcake at Swirlz is the chocolate passion cupcake. Rich chocolate cake, bittersweet ganache, homemade passion-fruit curd, and passion-fruit buttercream are topped with delicious candied sunflower seeds. Special thanks to Jeremy Sher for the photograph.
Happy Cakes Bakeshop is run by Laura Reynolds, Lisa Herman, and Sara Bencomo, and is Denver's original gourmet cupcake bakery. The bakery is at 3815 W. 32nd Ave., in Denver.
Violet's Cakes, at 21 East Holly Street, Pasadena, California, features everyday cupcakes with a classic 1950s style.
SusieCakes is an all-American home-style bakeshop in California with locations in Los Angeles (11708 San Vicente Blvd.) and Calabasas (23653 Calabasas Rd.).
Kara's Cupcakes is a San Francisco-based bakery that offers a sophisticated twist on old-fashioned favorites. The bakery has two locations, 3249 Scott St. and Ghirardelli Square, Plaza Level, 900 North Point.
Billy's Bakery is at 184 Ninth Ave. in New York.
Get the Recipe for Billy's Vanilla, Vanilla Cupcakes
Sprinkles Cupcakes has several locations throughout the country, including Beverly Hills, California; Dallas; and Phoenix. See the website for more locations.
Get the Recipe for Sprinkles' Strawberry Cupcakes
Butter Lane Cupcakes was founded by Pam Nelson, Linda Lea and Maria Baugh, and is located at 123 East 7th St. in New York City.
Get the Recipe for Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla French Buttercream
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