This colorful cupcake photo looks like a tidy group of nine treats until you check the spaces between the rows.
The cupcake counting answer
There are 12 cupcakes in the intended puzzle. Nine larger cupcakes stand out immediately, while three smaller cupcakes can be spotted tucked behind them.
Look carefully between the top row, around the middle row, and near the center of the bottom arrangement. Counting only the big frosting swirls misses the little extras.
How many cupcakes did you count at first?
