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Four vanilla cupcakes with swirled frosting and lit striped birthday candles arranged on a light neutral surface

About this photo

Soft, warm studio lighting highlights frosted vanilla cupcakes topped with glowing pink striped birthday candles, set against a muted neutral background. This image is ideal for birthday party invitations, holiday greeting graphics, or dessert blog content.

Prompt: “birthday cupcakes with lit candles” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image with natural soft lighting that perfectly matches the brief, with only minor shallow depth of field blur on the background cupcake that does not impact usability.

Also searched as: lit birthday candles · festive dessert · party food

Direct file: 1280×1280 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this birthday cupcakes with lit candles 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 Cupcakes With Lit Candles” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/birthday-cupcakes-with-lit-candles-e002936d) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1280×1280 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “birthday cupcakes with lit candles” and it 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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