“Odd Couples”

Donut + Coffee = Perfect Couple

PB (Peanut Butter) + J (Jelly) = Perfect Couple

Straw berry + Chocolate = Perfect Couple

In our baking world, not all the ingridents are made for each other; however, there are some chemistry has been created between two very odd ingridents.  There are few famous odd couples I am going to present on this post. 

Two very odd ingredients come together create some incredible and unforgettable favors.  Here are some strange combinations ideas for your cupcakes:

Sea Salt + Caramel

(Picture from:  http://www.recipestap.com/martha-stewarts-chocolate-salted-caramel-cupcakes-13)

Bacon + Chocolate

(Picture from:  www. ingridcakes.blogspot.com)

Bacon + Maple Syrup

(Picture from:  http://www.hotpinkapron.com/2011/03/bacon-and-maple-syrup-cupcake-with-maple-icing/)

Guinness + Bailey’s Irish Cream Frosting

(Picture from:  http://dulcedoblog.blogspot.com/)

Grapefruit + Chai Icing

 (Picture from:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/sugardragon/)

Fried Chicken Topping + Waffle Favor Cupcake

(Picture from:  http://www.citysweettooth.com/?p=1190)

So do you have any odd combinations you would love to share with us?