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Corn Husk-Clad Cakes

These Chocolate Tamale Cupcakes Will Make Any Fiesta Touch Sweeter

— May 15, 2012 — Lifestyle
Put on your sombrero and indulge in these devilishly decadent Chocolate Tamale Cupcakes. Created by the mad scientist of cupcakes Stef, from the wild and wacky blog 'Cupcake Project,' these tasty treasures offer a sweet take on the traditional Mexican snack. Sporting a cupcake liner made of corn husks, these chocolatey sweets look just like the real deal.

Comprised of sweetened corn dough and rich Mexican chocolate, these cupcakes were prepared the traditional way. Each cake is topped with a swirl of sour cream for a pleasant tang and a sprinkling of cinnamon for a touch of spice. Serve these babies warm and get ready to swoon over the rich and complex taste of these Chocolate Tamale Cupcakes.

A sweet and decadent alternative to the meat and cheese varieties, these sensational cupcakes are deliciously unexpected and undeniably rich.
Trend Themes
1. Mexican-inspired Desserts - There is an opportunity to create more dessert options inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine using ingredients like corn dough and cinnamon.
2. Novelty Cupcake Liners - There is room for innovation in creating unique and creative cupcake liners that add an extra element of surprise and excitement to desserts.
3. Savory-sweet Flavors - There is a growing trend towards combining sweet and savory flavors in desserts, creating unique and unexpected taste experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery and Pastry - Bakeries and pastry shops can offer more unique and culturally-inspired dessert options, like these Mexican-inspired chocolate tamales.
2. Food Packaging - There is a market for innovative and creative cupcake liners that can add an extra element of surprise to desserts, opening up opportunities for companies in food packaging and manufacturing.
3. Food Service - Restaurants and cafes can capitalize on the emerging trend of combining sweet and savory flavors in desserts by offering unique and creative menu items that cater to adventurous palates.
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