Trends: Ultimate Australian Cupcake Directory

After seeing the delectable cupcakes from Tabitha's Place at the Boutique Markets at Portside Wharf, I just had to put together a round-up of cupcakes from Australia for your mouth-watering pleasure. Check out the cupcake directory for QLD, Sydney, Melbourne below - I will continue to add to this round-up with Adelaide, Perth, Tasmanian and regional cupcakes. Let me know if I need to add your favourite!

Brisbane Cupcakes

Couture Cupcakes

Choc Hazelnut cupcake
Image: Cupcake Couture

Tabitha's Place

Apple, Maple and Pecan cupcake with maple icing and toffee shards
Image: Steph Bond

The Cupcake Company

Image: Leanne Stamatellos
Check out my previous post on The Cupcake Company here.

Cupcakes By K

Image: Cupcakes By K

The Cupcake Parlour

Rockn Road cupcake
Image: The Cupcake Parlour

Carousel's Cupcakes

Chilli Chilli Chocolate cupcakes
Image: Carousel's Cupcakes

A Little Slice of Heaven

Image: A Little Slice of Heaven

MySweetopia

Image: MySweetopia

Butterfly Cakes

Image: Butterfly Cakes

Sunshine Coast Cupcakes
Cupcake Cuisine

Image: Cupcake Cuisine

Eden Cupcakes

Image: Eden Cupcakes

Gold Coast Cupcakes

Simply Cupcakes

Sprinkles cupcake
Image: Simply Cupcakes

Cupcake Passion

Lemon Coconut Meringue cupcake
Image: Cupcake Passion

Sydney Cupcakes

Cupcakes on Pitt

Tiramisu cupcake
Image: Cupcakes on Pitt

The Cupcake Bakery

Red Velvet cupcake
Image: The Cupcake Bakery
Melbourne store opens in July 2009.

My Little Cupcake

Image: My Little Cupcake

Sparkle Cupcakery

Image: Sparkle Cupcakery

The Cupcake Factory

Classic cupcake with pink sprinkles
Image: The Cupcake Factory

Newcastle Cupcakes

Hello Naomi

Cherry Blossom cupcakes
Image: Hello Naomi

Melbourne Cupcakes

Cupcake Central

Image: Cupcake Central

Cupcake Corner

Yellow Ducks Cupcakes

Image: Cupcake Corner

The Cupcake Queens

Image: The Cupcake Queens

Sugadeaux Cupcakes

Image: Sugadeaux Cupcakes

Little Cupcakes

Image: Little Cupcakes

Sweetcheeks Cookies and Cakes

Mini cupcakes

Image: Sweetcheeks Cookies and Cakes

The Cupcake Kitchen

Bows cupcakes

Image: The Cupcake Kitchen

Three Sweeties

Rose and daisy cupcakes

Image: Three Sweeties

Crabapple Cupcakes and Supplies

Flourless cupcake

Image: Crabapple Cupcakes and Supplies

Sweet! Cupakes and Treats

Image: Sweet! Cupakes and Treats

Sweethut Cupcakes

Image: Sweethut Cupcakes

Adelaide Cupcakes

Lavish Cupcakes

Simple flower cupcake

Image: Lavish Cupcakes

Delicious Cupcakes

Afternoon Tea Cupcakes

Image: Delicious Cupcakes

Miss Cupcakes

Choc Orange Explosion cupcake

Image: Miss Cupcakes

Bliss Cupcakes

Image: Bliss Cupcakes

Pink Frosting Cupcakes

Cheesecake Surprise cupcakes

Image: Pink Frosting Cupcakes

Perth Cupcakes

Muffin Cup

Image: Muffin Cup

Sugarbloom Cupcakes & Macarons

Image: Sugarbloom Cupcakes & Macarons

We all know that cupcakes have been a major food trend for the past decade, and the desire with which folks pursue the perfect cake has not dwindled in that time. I remember when cupcakes were plain spongecake patties with a round scooped out the top, replaced with whipped cream, and then the scoop cut in two and replaced on top of the cream as "butterfly wings". You know what I'm talking about.

Now, cupcakes are incredible works of art, I believe ignited by the Magnolia Bakery cupcakes from Sex and the City. Cupcakes soon started to take prominence in bakeries and patisseries, and then cupcake-only stores sprung up in all the major cities.

These days, cupcakes are a suitable alternative to a wedding cake, perfect for a baby shower and a must-have at kids' birthday parties.

I'm interested in your favourite cupcakes - recipes and secret sources. And have I missed your favourite cupcake shop? Let me know!