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Invent Your Own Cupcake Variations

F&W’s Grace Parisi invites you to play with two sensational batters, three fabulous frostings and loads of toppings (from granola to crushed Oreos) to create your own irresistible mix-and-match cupcake variations.

Piña Colada
Finely chopped candied pineapple, macadamia nuts + shredded coconut

Caramel-Pretzel
Crushed pretzels + caramel sauce drizzle

Cookies & Cream
Crushed Oreo cookies

Granola Bar
Finely chopped dried apricots and cranberries + granola

S’mores
Crumbled chocolate-covered graham crackers + mini marshmallows

Piña Colada
Finely chopped candied pineapple, macadamia nuts + shredded coconut

Caramel-Pretzel
Crushed pretzels + caramel sauce drizzle

Cookies & Cream
Crushed Oreo cookies

Granola Bar
Finely chopped dried apricots and cranberries + granola

S’mores
Crumbled chocolate-covered graham crackers + mini marshmallows

Chocolate-Coconut
Sweetened shredded coconut + mini nonpareil candies

Fluffernutter

Creamy peanut butter + chopped chocolate-covered peanuts

Lemon Meringue
Mix marshmallow frosting with lemon zest and juice; spread on cupcakes and broil

Rocky Road

Chopped salted peanuts, mini chocolate chips + mini marshmallows

Strawberry
Mix white buttercream frosting with strawberry jam and spread on cupcakes.

1) Choose a sensational cake batter:

Chocolate
Golden

2) Choose from three fabulous frostings:

Chocolate
Marshmallow
White Buttercream

3) Choose one of five tempting toppings:

Caramel-Pretzel
Cookies & Cream
Granola Bar
Piña Colada
S’mores

Or, try one of these F&W favorites:

Caramel-Pretzel
Chocolate-Coconut
Cookies & Cream
Fluffernutter
Granola Bar

Lemon Meringue
Piña Colada
Rocky Road
S’mores
Strawberry Shortcake

Photographs: Kana Okada; Food Stylist: Jamie Kimm.

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