2026 Cupcake Contest

If you didn’t get a chance to taste the cupcakes in the contest at the Durango Wedding Expo, you truly missed out! Each creation showcased the baker’s creative talents through bold flavor pairings and scrumptious toppings. With so many crowd favorites—each unique in its own way—narrowing it down to just one choice was incredibly difficult for attendees. Here are the winners:

🏆 FIRST PLACE WINNER
Peter Rabbit by Deco Dessert
🥕 A moist carrot pecan sponge cake layered with smooth cream cheese frosting and finished with a buttery pecan crumble. Each bite delivers warm sweetness, subtle crunch, and classic comfort with an elegant twist.

🥓 SECOND PLACE
Sweet Heat by Calis Catering
🌶️ A sweet-and-savory cupcake topped with rich bacon and candied jalapeños, blending smoky, spicy, and sugary flavors in every bite. Perfect for adventurous taste buds craving a bold twist on dessert.

 

🍫 TIED FOR THIRD

 

 

Choco-Lot-O Love by Eat Me Cakery
🍰 This indulgent treat features a moist chocolate cupcake filled with silky chocolate ganache and topped with melt-in-your-mouth whipped milk chocolate buttercream. Finished with fudgy brownie bits and a luscious caramel drizzle, it’s a true chocolate lover’s dream.

🍋 Lemon Blueberry Lavender by Graze
🫐 A bright lemon cake bursting with fresh blueberries, filled with a light and luscious blueberry mousse. Finished with cloud-soft lavender whipped cream (made with local lavender from Mesa Verde Lavender), a spoonful of blueberry jam, and a delicate lemon curd drizzle. Floral, fruity, and perfectly balanced—this cupcake tastes like a Colorado summer.