CupcakeCamp SF 2009, hosted at Automattic this past Sunday in San Francisco, had a “best in show” competition with 4 categories. Thank you to our judges who endured what could only be described as cupcake overload! Thanks to cjmartin for the photos below (exceptions credited below).

Best Decorated

Winner: Popcorn with Carnival Toppings by Aaron Dence and Jason Menayan

Runner-up: Cookies ‘n Cream by Melissa Lock

Best Breakfast-inspired

Winner: Gruyere, Bacon, Mushroom with Cream Cheese Frosting by Jackie Freeman

Runner-up: French Toast with Bacon and Maple by Kelley Ng
(photo above by sushigrl04)

Best Halloween

Winner: Pumpkin Spice by Melissa Lock
(photo above by jwong2992)

Runner-up: Black Bottom by Julia Tomczek
(photo above by karaem23)

Best Unique Ingredients

Winner: Strawberry Basil by Cara Hirsch & Alexa Zimmerman

Runner-up: Chocolate Creme Delight by Timoni Grone