Wasabi and White Chocolate Cupcakes

Add a little heat to your dessert table with these intriguing Wasabi and White Chocolate Cupcakes. Created by the adventurous blogger Katie from the drool-worthy blog ‘Katie Cakes,’ these feisty little treats will deliver a tasting experience like no other. Spiked with the popular Japanese condiment made from horseradish, these innocent-looking confections pack an inferno of heat and a tempering amount of sweet.
Katie started out with a simple vanilla cupcake batter, to which she added a healthy dose of white chocolate chips and just enough wasabi to clear your nasal passages. If you can handle the heat, add more wasabi and you’ll be sure to get some eyes watering. When prepared according to Katie’s measurements, these cakes deliver a subtle warmth and spice that is pleasantly balanced with the sweet creamy flavor of white chocolate.
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Panda Cupcakes

The Panda Cupcakes were made using everyday pantry items, these endearing edibles are simple to replicate at home for the animal-lover in your household. Bakerella’s fun and easy-to-follow decorating how-to will ensure you’ll be chowing down on these cuddly treats in no time.
Comprised of rich chocolate cakes slathered in a velvety vanilla buttercream, these Panda Cupcakes get their good looks from strategically placed chocolate chips and a sparing smattering of cocoa sprinkles. Rolled in clear crystal-style sprinkles, these charming cakes glisten ever so slightly. Add even more life to your Panda Cupcakes by using an edible ink pen to create eyes.
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Donut butter

The Donut butter was created by the brilliant blogger Faith from the blog ‘An Edible Mosaic,’ this enticing concoction delivers all the taste of a donut in a handy smear-able format. Showing little restraint and utter disregard for common sense, Faith also whipped up a truly evil interpretation of the always popular Jelly Donut, which features a decadent donut mousse and a colorful fruit topping.
If your go-to donut has become less than inspiring, why not switch it up with this eyebrow raising Donut Butter? Finally, you can discretely enjoy a little early morning donut goodness without anyone being the wiser. Spiked with sour cream-glazed donuts, cinnamon and nutmeg, this magical spread is sure to win hearts wherever it goes.
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The Jaffa Cakes edible elevator

The Jaffa Cakes edible elevator is installed in the communications company Engine’s offices in London, the lift is papered with lickable wallpaper. Studded with 1,325 Jaffa Cakes, employees can enjoy a sweet lick before heading to the office.
While the Jaffa Cakes edible elevator is full of whimsical fun, it does raise a blatant germ issue. Sure, flavored wallpaper is yummy in theory, but now that it has come to fruition some are skeptical about the health issues it could cause. 
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3D chocolate printer

Choc Edge Ltd at UK is launching a commercial 3D chocolate printer. Lead scientist Dr Liang Hao, from the University of Exeter, founded the Choc Edge company to commercialise the device after interest from retailers. 3D printing using plastic, wood and metal is already widely used by industry to create objects ranging from jewellery and footwear to human bones. Dr Hao told the BBC that chocolate printing, just like any other 3D printing technique, starts with a flat cross-section image – similar to that produced by ordinary printers turning out images, and then prints out chocolate layer by layer to create a 3D shape, without any moulding tools. “We’ve improved and simplified the machine, so now it is really easy to use,” said Dr Hao. “You just need to melt some chocolate, fill a syringe that is stored in the printer, and get creative printing your chocolate.” 
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The Big Mac Steamed Buns

To clarify, McDonald’s did not invent the Big Mac Steamed Buns, but instead came from the imagination of Julia at nofaceplate.com. A deceptive treat from the outside, this pastry-enclosed burger looks like a harmless roll or bun. It’s until you bite into this concoction and taste the delicious patty, cheese, shredded cabbage and secret sauce when you know you’ve been pleasantly mislead.
You can find the full ingredient list and instructions on how to make the Big Mac Steamed Buns at nofaceplate.com. Fairly easy to create, these burger/pastry hybrids are sure to be a hit at any birthday party or sporting event get together.
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Kahlua and Espresso Bean Caramel PopCorn

Coffee-loving cinema fans will be swooning over this Kahlua and Espresso Bean Caramel Corn. A mouthful to say and a mouthful to eat, this souped-up popped corn will have you ditching your usual butter and salt for a healthy dose of caffeine. Created by blogger Rachel from the aptly named blog ‘Rachel Cooks,’ this movie-time snack will please your sweet tooth and give you a mean case of the jitters.
Comprised of freshly popped corn covered in ribbons of Kahlua-spiked caramel and adorned with chocolate-covered espresso beans, this theatre treat is one serious indulgence.
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Refreshers fruit-flavored energy drinks by Starbucks

Starbucks continues an aggressive expansion into new markets with the announcement of its latest venture—Refreshers fruit-flavored energy drinks.
Despite being carbonated and fruit-flavored, the drinks are stil made with coffee—more specifically, a virtually flavorless extract of green, unroasted coffee. They also contain less caffeine than energy drinks made from roasted beans.
Refreshers will be available initially in Raspberry Pomegranate, Orange Melon and Strawberry Lemonade flavors. The drinks should be rolling out to 160,000 locations by the end of April. If you want to give it a shot, a $1-off coupon is currently available on the Starbucks website.
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French Toast Macaron

The dedicated blogger known only as Lemonpi created these breakfast-inspired French Toast Macarons in honor of a friend’s birthday. A powerhouse of decadence, these condensed sweet morning meal morsels are shamelessly rich. Taking on the flavor profiles of all your favorite breakfast foods, these French Toast Macarons are impossible to resist.
To make the shells of the macaron more like french toast, Lemonpi swapped out the usual almond meal for fine breadcrumbs, which altered the overall texture of the macaron. The shells were then topped with a piping of buttery smokey bacon custard, as well as a few pieces of maple glazed bacon. These French Toast Macarons are the perfect delicate bite for sugar-loving carnivores everywhere. Topped with a light dusting of bacon and a maple syrup glaze, these tasty bites are enough to make anyone’s jaw drop.
Terribly tempting, decadent and downright evil, these French Toast Macarons deliver all the taste of breakfast in one delicious bite.
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Potato Rosemary Cupcakes with Irish Cheddar Frosting

To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day food blogger Stef, from the incomparable blog ‘Cupcake Project,’ decided to go the savoury route and whip up these Potato Rosemary Cupcakes with Irish Cheddar Frosting. By highlighting the Irish’s preoccupation with potatoes and impeccable cheeses, Stef has crafted a refreshing update on the usual clover-clad cupcakes.
The perfect accompaniment to a cold pint of kelly green beer, these Potato Rosemary Cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate the Emerald Isle. A meal in and of itself, these savory cakes are a fun addition to your hum-drum dinner routine. Leaving the ostentatious green sparkles behind and forsaking all shamrocks, Stef has crafted what could be the least-garnished St. Patty’s Day cupcake ever.
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Hand-crafted Faberge chocolate egg

A hand-crafted Faberge chocolate egg will vie to become the world’s most expensive non-jewelled chocolate egg sold at auction next month.
Britain’s best chocolatier Willam Curley is creating the giant egg using materials such as expensive Tuscan Amedei dark chocolate and Japanese Wasabi chocolate.
The auctioneers hope to break the current Guinness World Record price for a non-jewelled chocolate egg of £1,000.
The sale is part of The Faberge Big Egg Hunt, a charity event which is trying to break a world record for having the most participants in an Easter egg hunt.
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes

The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes are breakfast-centric cakes that were crafted by bloggers Bob and Carlene Deutscher from the drool-worthy blog BS’ in the Kitchen. Designed to taste exactly like the early morning treat you remember, these Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes will tempt you to start the day with dessert. Spiked with an ample amount of cinnamon and the famous cereal itself, these Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes are dressed-up flavor doppelgängers of the original bowlful. 
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Babyccinos: Cappuccinos for Babies

A story on ‘babyccinos,’ a trend in which coffee shops are selling decaf cappuccinos to pint-sized tots, is gaining buzz among the caffeinated, hipster-parent crowd.
Babyccinos are made from either steamed milk and foam, or — for the gourmand tot — spiked with a shot of decaf espresso, and were featured in a story published in The Brooklyn Paper this week — a piece which has been picked up by popular food blogs and publications like Gothamist, Eater, Zagat and the Atlantic Wire.
The trend has become particularly popular in Brooklyn, where locals are obsessive when it comes to coffee culture, the author notes, and the culture even has tots turning into mini coffee-clutching consumers with an early taste for java.
The concept first started in Australia, where the term babyccino denotes macchiato-like drinks with a shot of decaf espresso topped with steamed milk and froth, or an entirely hot milk-based drink topped with cinnamon or chocolate powder that’s kid-friendly.
And while doctors say the amount of caffeine is negligible in decaf coffee (the story says that a shot of decaf espresso contains less caffeine than a soda) reaction to the trend has spilled over onto Facebook and Twitter, where readers either defend the trend as harmless — “a way to keep the kids happy so parents can enjoy their coffee in peace” — to dismay — “‎*sigh* Leave the babies and their yet to be fully developed kidneys and stomachs, alone already.”
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Cake Couture Marbella

A Chanel cake and cupcakes by Cake Couture Marbella that creates customized cakes based on any of your favorite designer. The boutique bakery, based in Spain’s Costa del Sol, prides itself on creating intricate cake constructions using only edible ingredients – no plastic whatsoever! No request is too elaborate, and taste is never sacrificed. 
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ShareWithMe Chocolate

ShareWithMe Chocolate packaging manages to resolve the sharing issue. The packaging shows a clear pair of separate portions. The product may then be easier to divide with a friend, or else you may be more inclined to put half in the fridge for later.
With reference to accessibility, Stellan Rexmark wrapped this scrumptious cocoa confectionery in the usual aluminum foil and a protective sheath of white card paper. His system differs in its incorporation of a perforated line directly down the middle. A bit of pressure on both ends of the thin box causes the snack to split open along the dash.
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Seattle’s Best Coffee's campaign ‘Create Your Deliciousness’

Seattle’s Best Coffee, a subsidiary of Starbucks, has launched a campaign called ‘Create Your Deliciousness,’ a campaign that invites consumers to customize their morning brews using the brand’s Facebook app.
The Create Your Deliciousness campaign is a year-long campaign that wants people to define what they deem is the best cup of coffee through their own “unique add-ins and toppings” (which are not your run-of-the-mill chocolate sprinkles or milk substitutes). For instance, more than 80 percent of surveyed Americans have stated that they will go to bizarre lengths to customize their drinks with things like candy and even cayenne pepper! So, the online campaign offers participants a variety of unique toppings, ranging from mini-marshmallows to fruit-flavored cereals so that they can create their dream cup of coffee. Participants get a chance to win a 12-oz. bag of Seattle’s Best Coffee and, according to BrandChannel, the results of the campaign will influence future “innovation decisions.”
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Designer-Inspired Cake Pops

The UK bakery Molly Bakes Cupcakes crafted these personable cake pops for the recent British Fashion Council Christmas Party. The tasty skewered confections were made up to look like prominent designers. The likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Wintour and Vivienne Westwood were honoured with sugary replicas.
Showing off some mad fondant skills, Molly Bakes Cupcakes certainly hit a home run with these designer-inspired cake pops. Complete with their signature shades and dos, these cake pops are uncannily like their muses. These sweet, bite-sized busts are wonderfully adorable and terribly tempting.

Now well-known in fashionable circles, the UK bakery now counts Beyonce’s fashion label House of Dereon as a client.
Sure to make devote fashionistas swoon with delight, these Molly Bakes Cupcakes designer cake pops are as delicious as they are stylish.
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High heel and purse Cupcakes

Sugar-hungry fashionistas are sure to get a kick out of these high heel and purse cupcakes from the new book ‘Cupcakes, Cookies & Pie, Oh My!’ by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson. The celebrated creators of cupcake chic have done it again with this innovative confection cookbook. Packed with stunning cupcake designs and in-depth how-tos, this sweet manual will have you whipping out batches of gorgeous petite cakes like a pro.

These high heel and purse cupcakes are just one example of the kooky cupcake designs found in ‘Cupcakes, Cookies & Pie, Oh My!’ Crafty and creative, these stylish cakes are sure to dazzle all your fashion-conscious gal pals. 

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The tea bag cookie

The tea bag cookie as its name suggests is an adorable confection inspired by the tea bag.
Created by Kim of Party Frosting, the tea bag cookie is made out of a simple, but delicious shortbread recipe, which mimics the small, porous bags often used to brew this beverage. Kim then cleverly dips each cookie in chocolate to give the illusion that each of these ‘bags’ are actually filled with tea leaves. Afterwards, she threads cookies with small tags to finish off the resemblance. 
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Cakeadoodledoo cupcake sleeve

‘Cakeadoodledoo’ takes the baking to the next level by making you earn some serious bonus points for presentation with these crafty and creative cupcake accessories. Swath your tasty treats in these decorative cupcake sleeves and see how quickly they disappear.
Available in mini and jumbo size, Cakeadoodledoo’s cupcake sleeves with fit all your cup shaped confections big or small. Cakeadoodledoo also offers it customers the opportunity to add a monogram to anyone of the cupcake sleeves, so you can give your desserts a personal touch.

 With so many different designs to choose from, you’ll have no problems locating the perfect cupcake wrapper for any occasion.

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