Below is a slideshow of a dozen different ways to decorate cupcakes. If you would like to view the slideshow without audio, click here. From the elegant and simple to the fun and decadent, these photos show that with a little imagination, a cupcake can be turned into nearly anything.

Photo Credits

All images used with permission of the photographers. Their links can also be found on the sources pages.

First four images (Chocolate Cupcake, Sprinkles Cupcake, Peanut Butter Cupcake, Red Velvet Cupcake): Lisa Santaniello (see her other images)
Next two images (Lime Cupcake, Coconut Cupakes): Rachel Rappaport (see her other images)
Next four images (Ladybug Cupcake, Rabbit Cupcakes, Pink Cupcakes, Flower Cupcake): Carissa Bonham (see her other images, or visit her blog)
Last two images (Cherry Cupcake, Elephant Cupcake): Flicker username ljc@flickr (see her images)