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For a special soap opera- themed episode, the winning baker made this maple- infused cupcake, which is filled with cherry compote and topped with goat cheese- cream cheese frosting. Get the Recipe. Maple Cupcakes with Cherry Compote and Goat Cheese Frosting. You wouldn't know it from looking at this cupcake, but it's hiding a secret. Chicken With Vegetables. The batter is flavored with pureed chipotle peppers, chili powder and cayenne for a surprising kick.
It's topped with lime buttercream and capped off with chocolate ganache. Get the Recipe. Dark Magic Cupcakes.
This cinnamon- spiced cupcake has a hint of coffee from Kahlua coffee liqueur and a nutty flavor from horchata. It's topped with cream cheese frosting for extra richness. Get the Recipe. Kahlua and Horchata Cupcake. A ganache center makes these chocolate cupcakes special. They're topped with peppermint marshmallow buttercream frosting for a play on hot chocolate topped with cream. Cherry Crumble Pie. Get the Recipe. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcake. This vanilla bean cupcake is topped with caramel buttercream frosting, making it a standout among other cupcakes.
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