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A single cupcake with a lit white birthday candle sits against a soft pastel pink background.
A single cupcake with a lit white birthday candle sits against a soft pastel pink background.

About this photo

A simple, elegant still life of a frosted cupcake with a flickering lit candle on a smooth pale pink backdrop, with plenty of empty copy space. This image works perfectly for birthday greeting designs, anniversary announcements, and small celebration themed content.

Prompt: “single cupcake with a lit candle on a pastel background” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well composed, with natural soft lighting, no visible artefacts and a perfect match for the original brief, only losing a small score for very minor negligible softness on the candle flame edge.

Also searched as: lit candle cupcake · single cupcake pastel background · celebration dessert · minimal birthday image

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this birthday cupcake with lit candle photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Birthday Cupcake With Lit Candle” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/birthday-cupcake-with-lit-candle-44a5b1ae) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “single cupcake with a lit candle on a pastel background” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more holidays & seasons images like this?
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