Fun with cupcake cakes

I think cupcake cakes, meaning those that look like cakes but are made with cupcakes underneath that can be pulled apart and eaten, are a really clever trick and serve a dual purpose, allowing cupcake bakers to get extra creative. Here are some fun ones we've found:

From Flickr user jennykm



Spongebob cupcake cake from Flickr user ladycake17



Curious George cupcake cake from Flickr user Kyrie416



Palm tree cupcake cake also from Flickr user Kyrie416



Ghost and graveyard cupcake cake from Flickr user madichan



Soccer-themed birthday cupcake cake from Flickr user thecakespot

24 yellow cupcakes with chocolate frosting. Balls (soccer, basketball, baseball, golf and bowling) are gumballs covered with fondant.



And I can't copy it, but here's a link to a very cool anniversary cupcake cake