Michelle’s apple "cupcakes"
Living in the sweet spot between muffin and cupcake, these little cakes are really just cooked apple slices held together by batter. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. The honey butter topping gives them their golden hue and a little extra crunch. 
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Chocolate coconut cupcakes
Been asked to bring a plate for a mixed bag of guests? Nothing says ‘crowd-pleaser’ like coconut and chocolate. And, these ones aren't laden with refined extras; instead, they're made from raw cacao, gluten free flour, rice malt syrup and coconut milk. 
Source: Alexx Stuart
Cardamom and orange cupcakes
Featuring candied fennel and topped with a cardamom icing, these spiced and citrusy cakes will stand out in a crowd of bakes, all thanks to the lovely, warming hero spice shining through. 
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Hello Kitty cupcakes
A little hit of kitsch can go a long way in the baking stakes, if for nothing more than offering Instagram opps aplenty. These super cute cupcakes come with a few surprising flavour punches; think lychee syrup, rose water and freeze-dried raspberries. 
Hello Kitty cupcake Source: Jen Lo
Chocolate cupcakes with salted caramel frosting
For the lover of classic flavour combinations, these chocolate cupcakes use a cheats’ salted caramel recipe, so you can rest assured there’s not half a day’s worth of stove-side stirring involved – and not at the expense of a rich, finish, either. 
Chocolate cupcakes with salted caramel frosting Source: Alan Benson
