Learn to bake new and creative cupcakes using everything from the standard vanilla and chocolate to fruits and vegetables. These proven cupcake recipes can be easily recreated at home and also provide a fresh twist to some classics. There are the Tamarind and Guava cupcakes or the Hibiscus flower and Passion Fruit cupcakes that include exotic but easy-to-find fruits. Theres also a selection of all-time favorites: peanut butter apple, fruity cereal, and pumpkin spice latte. The versatility of vegetables can be found in sweet and savory cupcake flavors such as spinach, corn, and pepper. With step-by-step baking instructions for the cupcake, filling, and icing, youll soon be creating gourmet and delicious cupcakes that are sure to impress family and friends. This book is perfect for the avid bakers who want to look beyond the typical cupcake recipe.By Ady AbreuAdy Abreu, the 2012 winner of the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, is the owner of Ady Cakes, a custom cake and cupcake shop. A native of the Dominican Republic, Ady moved to the U.S. in 2000 and now lives in western Pennsylvania.48 color imagesCupcake Recipes to Awaken Your Sweet Tooth48 color images