I had the pleasure of making this for a good friend of mine this week. The cake was for her sister who was turning thirty, and what better gift could you think of than a crazy cake like this one!? The birthday girl loves peacocks (much like myself) so much that her entire back is tatted, displaying the bright and intense colors these elegant birds possess.

Maybe Marie Antoinette would have gotten more love if she’d exclaimed, “Let them eat cupcakes!” We can’t rewrite history, but with our deal, you can enjoy a sweet luxury worthy of the aristocracy: Spend $12 for a dozen specialty cupcakes (regularly $24). Culinary Institute of America grad Maria Giacona turns out pint-sized treats at the sweet Columbus Street bakery.

You’ll be eating like a queen when you pick from Giacona’s delicious cake selection, including almond, carrot, chocolate, coconut, red velvet, and pistachio cupcakes; her menu of fillings, like cannoli cream, caramel, mascarpone, and raspberry; and royally yummy icings, such as brown sugar, mocha, and chocolate hazelnut.

One bite and you’ ll want to start your own revolution.

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