Deprived of nourishment in the womb by stronger, full-size cakes, cupcakes have overcome their physical shortcomings by maintaining dignity, even when covered in sprinkles. Give a high-five to the little guy with today’s Groupon: for $10, you get one dozen cupcakes at Meringue Bakery (a $24 value) in Farmers Branch.

Crafted by a savvy squad of batter buffs and frosting professionals, Meringue Bakery's cakes have earned awards from dessert-lovers all around the city. Today's deal deftly nets purchasers a dozen petite versions of cakey treats (a $2 value each), which fit easily into a snacker's hand or sweet-toothed sedan's cup holder. Meringue Bakery's starting lineup of cupcake flavors includes vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, red velvet, and wedding cake, with mouthwatering benchwarmers like lemon, coconut, and carrot subbing in on a weekly rotation. Meringue Bakery's masterful sugar-smiths fill empty cupcakes with craveable cores including vanilla buttercream frosting and peanut butter and top them off with enticing icings such as buttercream, coconut pecan, and chocolate. Call to place your order at least 24 hours in advance, and pick up pastries to please a duodecad of diners or one ravenous sugar glider.

Reviews

Mrs. Personality has featured Meringue Bakery. Nineteen Yahoo! Locals give Meringue Bakery a 4.5-star average, 11 Yelpers give it a 3.5-star average, and four Insider Pagers give it a four-star average.

• I tried two, a butter cupcake with chocolate icing and a coconut cupcake. Both were hands down, probably the best cupcakes I've ever had in my life and I'm a subject matter expert here. – Mrs. Personality
• They really came though for me and their cupcakes are moist and delicious. All my bakery needs will be filled here!!! – Monica M., Yelp, 5/12/09