Perhaps my favorite part of readers' parties are the creative (and undoubtedly delicious) cakes and cupcakes. Some are by professional bakers and others are by clever parents who bring their visions to life with frosting, fondant and candy. In addition to these terrific ten, you can see more on our special cakes Pinterest board.

• Bob Dylan cake from Holden's Rock Star Party
• An ombre airplane cake for Arlo's Aviation Party
• Animal cake from "Little Eco's" Trip to the Farm Party
• Gumball Cake from Emmi & Cooper's Carnival Party
• Skeleton cake from Addie's Body Birthday Party
• Rainbow Cake for Kenzie's Rainbow Party
• Mushroom cupcakes from Isobel's Fairy Garden Tea Party
• Monster cake for Seiya's Monster Bash
• Photo cupcake toppers from Juno's Hip Hip Hooray Party
• A cheese car cake for "Peep's" Richard Scarry Party

Welcome to Apartment Therapy's Best of 2012 roundup! From December 19 through January 1 we are rounding up our favorite (and your favorite) posts from the past year.

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