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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.

Cakes

Frostings

Toppings

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
Lemon Meringue
Mix marshmallow frosting with lemon zest and juice; spread on cupcakes and broil
Strawberry Jam
Mix white buttercream frosting with strawberry jam and spread on cupcakes.

Rocky Road

Chopped salted peanuts, mini chocolate chips + mini marshmallows

Fluffernutter

Creamy peanut butter + chopped chocolate-covered peanuts

F&W's Favorite Combinations



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