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Cupcakes, they're everywhere.

Hardly news we know, but just when we'd proclaimed we never wanted to see another fairycake again, a bit of an American baked goods renaissance seems to be kicking in.

First, there's the Hummingbird Bakery in South Kensington and Notting Hill, which looks more like a nightclub than a bakery, with all the crowds queuing outside. Further rock credentials confirmed with their launch party which carried on at Boujii's - so more pomegranate martini than pot of tea.

But making it down there can be a bit of a trek, which is why we're so pleased about Outsider Tart. Business and life-partners David Lesniak and David Muniz make a host of the most delectable goods, including brownies, muffins, biscuits, scones and cakes.

The Davids are originally American, so there are a lot of stateside treats on the menu, like Sweet Potato pie and the Red Velvet cake, from the southern US, which features chocolate layers and mascarpone icing.

And the best part is, the cupcakes are interesting (banana bread and carrot cake), the icing is in sophisticated tones, and the packaging is divine; think of them as the Net A Porter for cakes and you'd be close.

But our favourite thing about Outsider Tart? They deliver. Because we don't like travelling, even for a sugar fix. And, frankly, with this weather, what's the point of a the bikini diet?

Humming Bird Bakery, 133 Portobello Rd, W11
Outsider Tart, order online or on 07913 262 107

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