Nature’s Candy

 

I like to try adding new and interesting things to my baking and I have always loved the sweet crunch and ‘pop’ of pomegranate seeds.  Their glossy jewel like appearance makes them so easy to admire with a certain rich charm you can’t quite place.  I decided to create a vanilla and pomegranate cupcake mixing the brightly coloured seeds into both the sponge and lavishly sprinkling them over the buttercream.  Finally I added a little bit of sparkle and here are the results…