KateDW just made my life a whole lot more yummy (and fattening). Her recent post to her Flickr account displays a step-by-step guide to making delicious little cupcakes that look like mini cheeseburgers.
Kate says she came up with the idea to post the guide when her boyfriend surprised her for her birthday with these creative treats. How (literally) sweet!
Implications - These cheeseburger cupcakes won't fill you up the same way a burger will, and definitely have a completely different taste, but it's almost a guarantee that there won't be any left at your next barbecue. If you were to whip up your own batch, your guests will be talking about your awesome faux burger confections all summer.
Cheeseburger Cupcakes
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