Cupcakes

Food can be an awkward subject for some misfits- especially those who don't like eating in groups / have phobias of eating alone / only eat white food / don't eat meat / eat no processed foods / eat only processed foods / only eat in / only eat out. Nevertheless, there is one food that everyone can love, if not as nourishment, then at least as an art form. This food- nay, this culinary wonder- is the cupcake.

While some say the cupcake craze is on its last legs, the movement's potential is just beginning to grow amongst Misfit communities as cult status settles in. What makes cupcakes Misfit-worthy is their versatility. Cupcakes can be crocheted, painted, created as some form of jewelry, or simply baked and eaten as a bona fide confectionery treat. The permutations of their appearance in all these forms are limitless. One can make cute cupcakes, messy cupcakes, fondant-decorated cupcakes, themed cupcakes, or anything else imaginable. Those who don't like sweets can make savory cupcakes. Those who don't like billowy frosting can dip their cupcakes in melted ganaches or other smooth finishings. Those who don't like cupcakes at all can bake a batch and have a ball pegging complete strangers with them (throwing a cupcake icing-first at a stationary or moving object is one of the most satisfying activities imaginable).

Furthermore, cupcakes are well-suited to independently-minded Misfits as they are self-contained. Effectively, they represent the Misfit Way, as while they are part of a greater whole, they stand alone in a complete state. Such could not be said of traditional cakes, for once parts are separated from the whole, they become demoted to "pieces" of cake. The noble cupcake, on the other hand, stands uncompromised in its independent state- just as true Misfit does. Give this fabulous food form a try, if you haven't already. You shall be glad you did!