With multiple locations around town, there's no excuse to miss out on the decadent desserts at Yummy Cupcakes. Our pick is a sweet twist on the caramel apple — baked with fresh apples, the cupcake is centered with caramel, frosted with a caramel buttercream, then sprinkled with chopped nuts. Should you chose to eat it with the stick is your prerogative (we suggest a fork, things get pretty messy!).

Yummy Cupcakes, 2918 West Magnolia Boulevard (between North Niagara and North Catalina streets); 818-558-1080; 220 26th Street (near San Vicente Boulevard); 424-238-6330; 313 Wilshire Boulevard (between 3rd and 4th streets); 310-393-8283.

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