We admit to not being the biggest cupcake fans—something about inch-thick butter frosting seems over the top—but this London cupcake emporium has us swooning. The head office in Goodge displays a beautiful array of pastel-hued cupcakes, each topped with a delightfully chewy piece of candy, which was enough to convince us to take a look inside. Upon further staring, we ventured to even take a timid bite into a freshly baked, moist muffin. Before we knew it, we were whisking away a whole box of cupcakes—in flavours ranging from banana-toffee to apricot and blueberry cheesecake—home with us.

Perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or just as a cheery afternoon pick-me-up, fear not if you can’t locate one of its mint green-and-pink storefronts, Candy Cakes also caters to many cafes and bakeries ‘round town.