Yesterday was RSPCA’s National Cupcake Day – a day that gathers bakers from across the nation to make a stand for animal welfare with glittery icing and sugar highs. If it were up to us, we’d all get a day off to celebrate this most delicious of treats!

As the battle to make this momentous occasion nationally recognised continues, we’re celebrating by picking a few of the top spots to find cupcakes around the country. If your city isn’t listed here (or you’d like to turn it into a cupcake crawl and visit every store within 50 kilometres), try a cupcake search for yourself.

The Cupcake Parlour Brisbane, Brisbane

Consider this fair warning – one cupcake will not be enough. The Cupcake Parlour makes these treats so perfectly that you might even hesitate for a moment before devouring them. This is also a particularly good spot if you have dietary requirements or preferences.

Our pick: Tiramisu

Mini Monet Cupcakes, Sydney

Take a peek inside this delectable store for an experience that proves baking is truly an art form. Notable for their pointed tops, these cupcakes are just as delicious as they are beautiful, and the mini size means you can eat twice as many!

Our pick: Mint

Sweetcheeks Cookies and Cakes, Melbourne

With generations of cake decorating behind her, Danielle Emeny has some serious chops when it comes to our favourite treats. She can whip up anything delicious in a jiffy, but it’s the cupcakes that will draw you in and have you coming back for more.

Our pick: White chocolate raspberry mud

Karma Cupcakes, Gold Coast

There’s some exceptionally tasty karma coming your way when you visit Karma Cupcakes in Southport. From gourmet cupcakes to novelty flavours and designs, this is easily one of the most creative stores in the country.

Our pick: Sticky date ecstasy

Sweet Little Vintage, Darwin

Sweet Little Vintage isn’t just a cupcake shop; it’s a local attraction. Self-taught baker Petroula serves the type of cakes and cupcakes that make you sigh just looking at them. Pick up a box of 12 to treat the whole family (or for yourself, we won’t judge), and find out what heaven tastes like in a mouthful.

Our pick: Nutella & Ferrero Rocher