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 $12, you get 12 cupcakes (a $24 value) at Sweet 220 Pastries & Specialty Cakes in Livonia.

Sweet 220 Pastries & Specialty Cakes, a second-place winner in WDIV’s best cake category, is owned and operated by husband and wife Hass and Dalia Maki. The couple pours their baking energies into crafting classic flavors, such as vanilla buttercream and red velvet, and creative concoctions such as chocolate-caramel crunch, mint-chocolate chip, and lemon cream cheese.