Ode to a cupcake

It’s 12 days before my fitness competition and while I’m not hungry, I’m starting to make a list of things I haven’t been able to eat in the last 8 weeks.

One of them is this decadent S’Mores Cupcake seen in the photo. It’s the most incredible thing I’ve seen in a long time, and if you ever go to Toronto, then I suggest you add, along with seeing the CN Tower, China Town and the Hockey Hall of Fame, a visit to Nadia’s Cheeky Treats - The Cupcake Boutique. You won’t be disappointed.

Now, if the photo of the cupcake isn't enough to tempt you, I promise the description will have even the most diehard healthy eaters drooling.

THE MAKINGS OF S'MORE GREATNESS

It all starts with a crunchy graham crust bottom.

It sounds simple, but the crust is what makes this cupcake unique from any other cupcake. Without it, it's just a chocolate cupcake with stuff on it. 

The crunchy graham crust is brilliant, but what else would you expect from baker extraordinaire and Toronto's own cupcake Diva, Nadia McIlveen?

But while I love the graham crust, it's only the beginning.  On top of that you have a super-moist chocolate cake filled with marshmallow butter cream, chocolate sauce and mini chocolate chips.

But the S’Mores cupcake isn’t done yet. There’s even more delicious goodness to tempt you.

To top off this incredible cupcake is more marshmallow butter cream drizzled with chocolate sauce. Then there’s a light sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.

WHAT'S A S'MORE WITHOUT THE TOASTED MARSHMALLOW?
Finally, there is the part we’ve all been waiting for: The toasted marshmallow that makes a s’more a s’more. This is topped with a Hershey’s Kiss for that one last bite of chocolate decadence.

MMMMMMMM…..mmmm…

Are you drooling yet?

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