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The best cupcakes in New Jersey

Buttercream first, sprinkles last, kids in tow. Birthday insurance for every town that has one.

6 spots in the running, ranked by upvotes from readers. The order shifts every hour.

01

CUPCAKES · Downtown, Hoboken

Magnificent Cupcakes

Buttercream piled higher than the cake. The red velvet has converted skeptics.

02

CUPCAKES · East Ridgewood, Ridgewood

Cupcakes by Carousel

Pastel-glass cases, birthday-party energy, the salted caramel goes first.

03

CUPCAKES · East Ridgewood, Ridgewood

Sweet Avenue Bakeshop

Mini-sized, flavor-dense, and a pretty great vegan row on the menu.

04

CUPCAKES · East Ridgewood, Ridgewood

Crumbs Cupcakes

Tiered-display storefront. The red velvet is canon.

05

CUPCAKES · Washington Street Mall, Cape May

Just Cupcakes

Beach-week staple. Walk it down to the promenade.

06

CUPCAKES · Montclair Center, Montclair

Sugar Sisters

Seasonal flavors that rotate every two weeks.

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