Fun and frosting at Bellmore bakery

Joe Oppedisano, left, and the other competitors in the adult division chowed down last Saturday afternoon in hopes of winning the fourth annual cupcake-eating contest.

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The staff of Nancy, the Cupcake Lady, including, from left, Sierra Scalisi, Cassie Moniodes, owner Nancy Moniodes, Julia Neugebaube and Angela Bombara, welcomed contestants.

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Emma Stevens, 5, dug into a tasty confection.

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Michael Savarese celebrated after winning the adult contest.

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Dominic Dellacroce, 6, was all smiles after winning a round of the children’s competition.

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Molly Stevens, 2, wasn’t ready to finish her cupcake, even though the contest was over.

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Nancy, the Cupcake Lady gave Bellmore residents the chance to have their cake and eat it too recently.

For the fourth straight syear, cupcake lovers made their way to the Bedford Avenue bakery for the shop’s annual cupcake-eating contest, which was held on July 5. Participants not only indulged in the store’s signature confections, but also helped feed the hungry by donating items to a food drive for Long Island Cares.

Shop owner Nancy Moniodes said folks were invited to take part in one of several competitions, determined by the contestants’ ages. Children had to eat one of the shop’s original-recipe cupcakes with their hands tied behind their backs, while the adults were asked to finish a dozen cupcakes as quickly as possible.