Have you ever wondered how much money you need to buy one of the most expensive cupcakes in the world? Well, you might be surprised to see the price range on some of these baked miniature cakes rise well above a weekly food stock purchase. And while the reason for this varies according to the special ingredients used in the cupcake, additional adornments, and overall shape, they’re all undeniably delicious.
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8. Magnolia’s Bakery – Caramel Cupcakes
Although this bakery isn’t the most extraordinary of the bunch, it charges a pricey $24 for six cupcakes due to its high demand. Magnolia’s became especially famous after its multiple appearances as Carrie Brashaw’s (Sex and the City’s main character) favourite cupcake shop in Manhattan. If you’re in the neighbourhood, try the caramel version for a pleasant surprise.
7. Crave Cupcake’s Maple Bacon Cupcake
If you’re a fan of blending savoury ingredients with a traditionally sweet food, then this maple bacon cupcake is a must have. Crave Cupcake, located in Australia, offers a rather expensive, yet luxurious version, for a whopping $45 per piece. However, for that price you get crispy bacon mounted on top of your cupcake, so it’s probably worth it.
6. Palazzo Decadence D’or Cupcake
While we’re on the topic of unusual ingredients for cupcakes, let’s not forget to mention this piece of culinary art, priced at $750. While it’s free of any pricey decorations, the miniature cake is made out of Palmira single-estate chocolate and Tahitian gold vanilla caviar, making it a true luxury good for chefs and food critiques.
5. Bloomsbury Golden Phoenix
If you’re willing to drop $1,000 for a cupcake, then you can indulge in this golden creation. The Golden Phoenix was first presented to an eccentric crowd in Dubai, but quickly became popular because of its 23 carat gold wrapping. The entire dessert cake, which is made with Italian flour, and its decoration are completely edible, making it an even bigger temptation.
4. Food Network UK’s Luxe Gold Cupcake
When the Food Network set out to make this cupcake, they knew the investment of time and money had to be worth it, so they gave the finished product a whopping price tag of $1,227.70. What buyers will receive for that cost: peach and champagne jam filling, a dollop of buttercream made out of Chateau Yqeum, all wrapped in a 24 carat gold leaf to top it off.
3. Mervis Diamond’s Fantasy Cupcake
What does a diamond handler do when his shop reaches the 100 year mark? Well he celebrates, and in Mervis Diamond’s case it only seemed right that the special occasion would call for some celebratory cupcakes. The result of this cheerful experiment is a $30,000 cupcake that features studded diamonds on the top, as well as a flawless confection.
2. Cupcake Gourmet’s Sparkling Red Velvet
Dedicated to the romancers with a big wallet, Cupcake Gourmet launched a series of red-velvet Valentine’s Day cupcakes. What makes them special? Well, the eight carat diamond engagement ring propped in the center for one surely adds some sass, but the $55,000 price is also rather noteworthy.
1. Rox Diamond Cupcake
Every year, Scotland hosts the Glam in the City event, where designers and luxury good firms present special editions of their products. The Rox Diamond cupcake was especially manufactured for this event and as it’s pink cream is full with small diamonds, it sports a price of $150,000, thereby crowning our list of the most expensive cupcakes in the world.
