Cupcake Capital of Nebraska - Baking Contestants Needed
By: Amy Jeanroy
Published: July 4, 2011

Governor Dave Heineman has declared Funk, Nebraska,  the Cupcake Capital of Nebraska. 
The town of Funk, with little more than 200 residents, is taking registrations for Funk's Festival of Cupcakes. The bakers will compete in the professional, amateur and talented kids categories. 
Proceeds from donations and the cupcake auction will go towards a new heating system a the local community center, with a portion also going to help recent victims of tornado and flood damage. 
If you would like to try your culinary chops at making a winning cupcake, check out some of these beauties: 
Coffee Cupcakes
	I have shared my love (some say addiction) to coffee before, so I couldn't resist leading this list with a coffee flavored delight. 
Buttercream Cupcakes
	These always seem to win at least one round of Cupcake Wars. I would never say no to one. 
Gingerbread Cupcakes
	I am in such a mood for ginger. These look heavenly.
Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
	These put plain cupcakes to shame. I am dreaming up new fillings right now. 
Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes
	MMMM, I love pineapple and coconut blended together. I bet no one else will have these gems at the competition!