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Cupcakes inspired by real desserts

You’ll remember the round-up we did of 17 cupcake recipes to try before you die but we think the ones below (that we saw on Buzzfeed) should be added to the list. I mean how can you not go through life without making a crème brûlée cupcake?!

 We think it’s high time that bakeries start making dessert inspired cupcakes – it would be like killing two birds with one stone!

Have a look at the following incredible cupcakes that all stem from an iconic or classic dessert.

Mash-up recipes for the win!


Crème brûlée cupcakes
(recipe for real crème brûlée)


(Image by cookingclassy.com)

Pavlova cupcakes (recipe for real pavlova)


(Image by cookienameddesire.com)

Banana Split cupcakes (recipe for real banana split)


(Image by handletheheat.com)

Click here to see 20 more of these clever cupcake-dessert combos!

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