Dupont Circle bakery Hello Cupcake had a "Design Your D.C." cupcake challenge . The amateur cake decorators crafted D.C.-inspired cupcakes that reflected their love for the city. These are my faves:
the ben's chili bowl cupcake...

51st Statehood

National Zoo Panda Cupcake nomnomnomnom

Metro Line Cupcake:

GRAND PRIZE WINNER:
The Chinatown Cupcake