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Buttercream-crowned gourmet cupcakes pack the display case at this popular Danforth East bakery. Stroll up to the take-out window or settle inside for treats that appeal to littles (vanilla sprinkle, double chocolate, etc.) and their minders (pink champagne, whisky chocolate caramel, and more).

St. Clair West's advance order bakery, this spot is for times when you know what you'll crave — and when. Run by the team behind now-defunct Prairie Girl Bakery, it's no wonder the cupcakes are soft and sweet, rich and utterly satisfying. Available in a host of flavours — from strawberry to peanut butter — cupcakes are also offered in vegan, gluten-free chocolate.

At this nut-free bakery at Avenue and Lawrence, the team bakes with copious amounts of butter, sugar and unbridled joy. Though there are no wrong orders (we see you sammies, butter tarts, personal puddings, and more), buttercream-garnished mini or regular cupcakes should be included in each and every one.

From Thursday to Sunday, the city's sugar-motivated head to this homestyle Leslieville bakery for a bevy of scratch-made treats. A rotating cast of creative cupcakes — from raspberry with vanilla caramel buttercream to coconut — makes repeat visits a must.

A giddy assortment of cupcake flavours greet customers at this bakery in the Stockyards District. From retro chocolate, with a vanilla cream heart, to curd-filled pink lemonade, there are plenty of classics and creative options to choose from. Plus, when you can't pop by, the team's same-day GTA delivery means you never have to be without.

Sweet things are this Upper Beaches bakery's claim to fame. In flavours like lemon, Biscoff, ube and s’mores, generously-iced cupcakes are the perfect pairing to the pretty, pastel-hued space.

One of the first spots to feed our collective cravings for tiny cakes, this bakery (with locations in Leslieville and at Yonge & Lawrence) is still a must-visit for cupcake fiends. In a number of flavours — from traditional carrot and vanilla to piña colada, creamsicle and more — each gorgeous specimen is a treat to behold — and to devour.

Beaches strolls are significantly improved with treats from this homey bakery, where a number of cupcakes vie for attention with cookies, bars, brownies, and more. Baked daily, a flurry of handmade options includes vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, funfetti and other reliable faves.

Beyond its wealth of classic French goodies, this modern Scarborough spot tempts with milkshakes, cinnamon rolls and cupcakes finished with glossy swirls of pillowy buttercream. Order a dozen and sample each and every offering — from carrot to red velvet, devil's chocolate and lemon vanilla.