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Epicure Lifestyle July 16, 2016

The Sultan’s Golden Cake

The five-star Ciragan Palace Hotel (a place the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire called home), serves an appropriately debauched dessert of figs, apricots, pear, and quince that have been marinated in Jamaican rum for at least two years. The dish takes approximately 72 hours to prepare once requested, a process that includes the infusion of rare French Polynesian vanilla, a topping of caramelized black truffles, and a coating of 24-karat edible gold flakes. The cake, which looks more like a gold brick,…

Epicure Lifestyle July 5, 2016

The Extravagant Golden Opulence Sundae

The Golden Opulence Sundae, served by special order for $1,000 at the legendary New York City restaurant Serendipity 3. The dessert was created in celebration of the restaurants 50th anniversary. The restaurant has said that they sell approximately one Golden Opulence Sundae per month, in 2005 Owner Stephen Bruce stated that a notice of 48 hours in advance is needed when requesting this extravagant Sundae, since ingredients must be flown in from many different areas around the world. The Golden Opulence Sundae is covered in…

Epicure Lifestyle June 18, 2016

The Golden Phoenix Cupcake

Bloomsbury has done it, they have created the most luxurious cupcake in the world. This tasty treat is an edible work of art that is perfect for individuals with a discerning taste for the most extravagant epicurean delights, backed with an unyielding philanthropic nature. The only problem is that you might miss it once it’s gone, so you better take a picture because this delectable final course wont last forever. The Golden Phoenix is currently available at Bloomsbury’s Mushrif Mall location in Abu Dhabi at a whopping…

Epicure Lifestyle March 18, 2016

The Most Extravagant Doughnut

The famous Krispy Kreme doughnut company made the worlds most expensive doughnut to date. This doughnut is decorated by a white chocolate lotus, stuffed with a Dom Perignon champagne jelly, bedecked with edible diamonds, and sprinkled with 24 karat gold leaf. The doughnut is priced at $1,682 and was created to help raise money for a children’s charity with brain injury. The doughnut is what you might have on holidays or special events and truly is a dessert fit for…