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Three decorated apple cider cupcakes sit on a white ceramic cake stand

About this photo

Warm natural light illuminates frosted cupcakes topped with caramel drizzle and dried apple slices, styled on a linen surface with soft blurred background decor. This image is ideal for bakery marketing, fall recipe posts, and dessert menu designs.

Prompt: “photograph of apple cider cupcakes with caramel buttercream swirls and a caramel drizzle, tiny dried apple slices on top, cake stand” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-lit and perfectly composed, matching the brief exactly with no visible flaws or artefacts, only minor softness in the blurred background.

Also searched as: dessert photography · fall baked goods · cake stand dessert

Direct file: 1280×1920 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this caramel apple cider cupcakes 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: “Caramel Apple Cider Cupcakes” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/caramel-apple-cider-cupcakes-7b7a7b5d) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1280×1920 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “photograph of apple cider cupcakes with caramel buttercream swirls and a caramel drizzle, tiny dried apple slices on top, cake stand” 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 food & drink images like this?
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