Showing posts with label Vanilla Cupcake. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vanilla Cupcake. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Inauguration Cupcakes by Georgetown Cupcake

Inauguration Cupcakes by Georgetown Cupcake
Photo courtesy of Georgetown Cucpake

Georgetown Cupcake has created an inauguration box to commemorate the 57th Presidential Inauguration. The box contains 3 Red Velvet cupcakes with gold fondant eagles; 3 Vanilla & Buttercream cupcakes with fondant US flags and 6 Lava Fudge cupcakes with a White House fondant topper. The inauguration box retails for $29 and will be available until January 21, 2013.


Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Plain Janes: The Best Vanilla Cupcakes

Plain Jane: The Best Vanilla Cupcakes
1. Photo courtesy of Georgetown Cupcake 2. Photo courtesy of Sweet Truths Blog 3. Photo courtesy of Sprinkles Cupcakes 4. Photo courtesy of Curbside Cupcake 5. Photo copyright of The Cupcake Critic.com


Vanilla cupcakes are often the most overlooked cupcakes and regarded as simply the Plain Janes of flavor. Despite being the basis for so many other flavors, the art of the vanilla cupcake is a special one. A dash of cinnamon or a zest of lemon can make the difference in a recipe. I have compiled a list of my favorite vanilla cupcakes from local bakeries and what makes them stand out. 

1. Georgetown Cupcake's Vanilla 2This Madagascan bourbon vanilla cupcake with vanilla cream cheese is by far my favorite vanilla cupcake. The smooth texture of the frosting coupled with the simplicity of the soft vanilla cake makes it heaven in my mouth. 

2. Sprinkles Vanilla Cupcake: Sprinkles is generally awesome but their Madagascan vanilla cupcakes with vanilla frosting is like a fluffy cloud sprinkling white fairy confectionery sugar dust on your tongue. 

3. Buzz Bakery's Vanilla CupcakeThe Virginia based bakery is known for its elaborate treats but they have truly put their signature on their vanilla cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting. 

4. Cakes Plus' Vanilla Buttercream CupcakeCakes Plus' classic vanilla buttercream cupcakes can easily be termed as 'Ole Faithful'. Their vanilla buttercream is legendary with a homemade flavor that is anything but plain. 

5.  Curbside Cupcake's Vanilla CupcakeCurbside's classic vanilla cupcake  brings the moist texture one would expect from a gourmet cupcake while giving you the homemade goodness reminiscent of mom's kitchen.

Tell me Cupcake Lovers, what's your favorite vanilla cupcake? 


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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

We Take The Cake

We Take the Cake: 1021 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Flavors: Red Velvet, Chocolate, Vanilla, Coconut 
Cost: $52 per 8 cupcakes
Score: 4.8

Reviewed by: Stephanie


Coconut and Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercrem Frosting
In early August I was approached by We Take the Cake about reviewing their cupcakes. I agreed after seeing that their signature key-lime cream cheese bundt cakes were voted one of Oprah's Favorite Things. Looking to introduce their cupcakes to a broader market, they shipped a box to me and I couldn't have been happier*.

                                          

When I received my box, I was pleasantly surprised at how lovingly my package was shrink-wrapped, boxed with dry ice, and then delicately placed in a custom FedEx box. The packaging was marvelous in traditional Key-West colors of terracotta and lime.

The box of eight are over-sized cupcakes which means that they can comfortably feed about two people when shared. The cupcakes come in four traditional flavors: chocolate, vanilla, red velvet and coconut and retail for $52 plus shipping and handling. Given that they are located in Fort Lauderdale, shipping to the D.C. area hovers around $39 dollars however they ship fresh and the same day.


The FedEx guys love me!

The We Take the Cake Box with Logo
Cutting each cupcake into fours, I dished up my plate ready to critique. I tried the vanilla cupcake first and was pleasantly surprised at how moist and flavorful it was. It bordered on perfect while the frosting left the sweetest tingle on my tongue. 

I tried the coconut cupcake next which would become my favorite. The moist coconut gave this cupcake the perfect flavor without being too sweet and the right balance of crunch with the moist cake. The actual cake was infused with subtle notes of fresh coconut denoting a coconut milk or paste used. No artificial flavors here. 

The chocolate cupcake was smooth and reminded me of a nice French pastry only in cake form topped with a silky smooth mousse. The red velvet cake was moist beyond belief and although chocolate in flavor, it was more of what I've always felt that a (southern) red velvet cake should be- effortless. 


Purple: Red Velvet Cupcakes  Pink: Vanilla Cupcakes 
Overall the price tag was justifiable as these cupcakes are beyond spectacular. These are the cupcakes that you expect to serve should Oprah come visit your home and you don't want to appear as if you've never met a billionaire before. Or they are the perfect Christmas present for the beloved relative, in-law, or Cupcake Lover in your life. Receiving a box from We Take the Cake would definitely brighten their day-and tummy. 

*The cupcakes in this review were gifted however that did not sway the views of the reviewers. No compensation was received in connection with this review. 

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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Sprinkles Spooky Cupcakes & Boo Box

Sprinkles Halloween BOO box
Photo courtesy of Sprinkles
From October 8th through October 31st, Sprinkles will be selling their Halloween Boo Box filled with vanilla milk chocolate, red velvet, black & white and caramel apple cupcakes. Each cupcake is topped with a Sprinkles ghost or Boo sugar decoration. In addition Sprinkles will be selling their Caramel Apple cupcakes until Halloween. The caramel apple cupcake is a spiced apple cake chocked with granny smith apple chunks, and topped with buttery caramel cream cheese frosting made complete with a Sprinkles Boo topper. 

Pick up yours today...or call ahead and get curbside service (eligible for orders of one dozen or more). 

Caramel Apple cupcakes
Photo courtesy of Sprinkles

Friday, September 28, 2012

Meet Lorenzo Alexander of the Washington Redskins at Sprinkles

Lorenzo Alexander ACES Foundation Vanilla Milk Chocolate Cupcakes
Photo courtesy of Sprinkles

When: October 6, 2012

Where: Sprinkles in Georgetown: 3015 M Street Northwest Washington, DC 20007

Time: 2-3PM

Cost: FREE however purchasing vanilla cupcakes is encouraged

Sprinkles  and Lorenzo Alexander of the Washington Redskins have teamed up to support  Alexander's Aces Foundation. With the creation of a vanilla cupcake in Alexander's name and number, Sprinkles will donate all of the proceeds from the vanilla cupcakes to the Aces Foundation from October 6-12th. To kick things off, Alexander will be at Sprinkles in Georgetown on Saturday, October 6th from 2-3PM to meet-n-greet his fans. Stop by and purchase your Aces vanilla cupcake to support a great cause. 

                                                       collage.com

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Savvy Treats


Savvy Treats logo

Review: Savvy Treats
Location: Online/ Delivery
Flavors: Raspberry Lemonade, Vanilla, Salted Caramel and Carrot Cake
Price: $29 per dozen or 2 dozen minis
Score: 3.7


Amidst the growing number of online and delivery based bakeries, some simply stand out. After happing upon Savvy Treats’ Facebook page, I was intrigued with their very professional photos, prim logo and tri-color packaging. What sold me was the banner pic of a kind woman posing in her kitchen with an apron on. That woman is owner Cheryl Savastano who took her knowledge of sales, baking, and marketing and decided to go full-time with her dream of Savvy Treats.
Savvy Treats' Packaging 
Copyright: The Cupcake Critic
Known amongst friends, family and co-workers for her signature carrot cakes, she began to get orders for them and had a light bulb moment for Savvy Treats. Now she creates her mini-cupcakes for corporate galas, catering companies and even real estate open houses. Having been open for less than a year, she’s already hired a professional cake decorator for her specialty cake orders and leases commercial kitchen space. 
Savvy Treats' Signature Carrot Cake Cupcake 
(Photo courtesy of  Savvy Treats)
On a muggy afternoon, I met with Cheryl who graciously presented her well-branded goods and supplied me with four flavors: signature carrot cake, raspberry lemonade, salted caramel with caramel filling and vanilla bean. After an awesome presentation, I made it home with the cupcakes choosing to start off with the minis.

Vanilla Cupcake (Photo courtesy of Savvy Treats)
Retailing for $29 per 2 dozen, the minis are the perfect 2-bite treat. I was disheartened that they were mounded with frosting but they served their diminutive purpose. I tried the vanilla bean cupcake first which was a bit sweet with a dense texture. The flavor was there but it was hard to define which is necessary in a vanilla cupcake. Next up was the raspberry lemonade which had a great flavor and texture but was a tad too sweet for my taste.

Raspberry Lemonade Cupcake
(Photo courtesy of Savvy Treats)
My next cupcake was the salted caramel which I adored! I could taste the homemade goodness in the hand spun caramel. I also liked the caramel filling which was just right and not too sweet. My final and absolute favorite cupcake was her signature carrot cake. This cupcake is a winner! I can see why people fawn, praise and chase Cheryl down for her carrot cakes.

Savvy Treats' Salted Caramel Cupcake
(Photo courtesy of Savvy Treats)
The cake was the perfect balance of carrot, nuts, pineapple and coconut. Exceptionally moist and very flavorful, I was sad to eat my last bite. The frosting was a tad sweet but all-in-all a great accompaniment to delicious cake. Look for Savvy Treats at pop-ups around DC and definitely visit their Facebook page. This is a savvy woman serving up some savvy treats!

*The cupcakes in this review were gifted however that did not sway the opinions of the reviewer. 

Friday, June 1, 2012

Cupcake Project #20: Basic Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart.com 
As a consummate Cupcake-Lover, sometimes, you just need a basic vanilla cupcake recipe. What I enjoy about a basic cupcake recipe is that you can dress it up or dress it down. I like to add strawberry jam to my recipe to make yummy strawberry cupcakes. You can also add yummy peppermint chips or chocolate candies-Yum. After much searching, my sister gave me a great vanilla cupcake recipe who got it from the Grande dame of crafts, Martha Stewart


Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups milk


Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners; set aside. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Mix on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well. Add vanilla. Reduce speed to medium. Mix in 3 batches of flour mixture, alternating with 2 batches of milk. Raise speed to medium-high; mix until thorough blended, 10 to 20 seconds. 


2. Spoon 1/4 cup batter into each muffin cup. Bake until a cake tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 17 minutes. Let cool in tin on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from tin; let cool completely. Line tin with muffin cups; repeat process with remaining batter. 


3. Transfer buttercream to a piping bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip (such as Ateco #806). Pipe buttercream onto each cupcake in a spiral pattern, starting at the edges and ending with a peak in the center. 


The original recipe can be found here on MarthaStewart.com

Thursday, May 31, 2012

The Cake Courtesan

The Cake Courtesan in Bowie, MD
Location: The Cake Courtesan 6926 Laurel-Bowie Rd Bowie, MD
Flavors: Vanilla, Key Lime, Split Decision and Monkey Business
Cost: $2.75
Score: 4


Outfitted in gold and silver filigree, The Cake Courtesan is a cake-lovers dream. Despite being inaccessible by metro, its Bowie, MD location is car friendly with abundant parking. Having opened its doors a few months ago after closing down in Annapolis as Nostolgia Bakery, owner Sharon White eagerly shows off her cake designs which, I would pit against master baker Ron Ben Israel any day. 
The Cake Courtesan display case and register
At only $2.75 a pop, I've found myself making 3 trips in less than two weeks. The first time, I went on a whim and walked out with the Monkey Business cupcake. The Monkey Business cupcake is a banana cake with a vanilla buttercream frosting topped with chocolate drizzle and nuts. I enjoyed the banana cake although I found it a bit stiff leaving the luscious and frothy frosting to balance it out.

The Cake Courtesan's Wedding Consultation Station
On my second visit, I arrived five minutes before closing and was stuck with a left-over vanilla on vanilla cupcake. It had great flavor and the vanilla buttercream frosting was flavorful but understandably, the texture was a bit dense as it was approaching expiration. I can't hold that against them.

On my last attempt, I got the yummy key-lime cupcake and, ironically, the Split Decision cupcake. I reference the irony because the clerk (whom I discovered was Myra Weston of Myra's Popcorn Palace in Annapolis) patiently waited as I combed through the wide selection of cupcakes finally arriving at the  Split Decision cupcake.

Key-Lime and Vanilla Cupcakes 

The Split Decision cupcake is a chocolate and vanilla marble cake with chocolate and vanilla swirled buttercream frosting. Think of it as your favorite chocolate and vanilla swirl ice cream cone in cupcake form-Yeah, that good! By the time I got home and ate the key-lime cupcake, I was pleasantly surprised at the genuine flavor and layer-cake like texture. I cut the cupcake in half to save it for later but later came within ten minutes. I wanted to get another but was too embarrassed to make two trips in one day. I'm now waiting for the weekend. 

The Monkey Business Cupcake
Overall The Cake Courtesan is a welcomed addition to the community and after many prayers and would-be-deals with God, I felt that he had heard my cry. With each visit the store clerks were more than patient and very efficient at getting me in and out. Further in each cake you could taste the diligent approach to baking and the craft itself. Despite having a heavy presence of chocolate on their menu, the variety is there and there is something for everybody. 

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Buzz Bakery


Buzz Bakery's Arlington location (Photo courtesy of Shelby Alyse)
Location: Buzz Bakery (Ballston location) 818 N. Quincy St Arlington, VA
Flavors: Vanilla, Red Velvet and Chocolate Guinness
Cost: 
Score: 4.3
For the past 2 months my sister (and Critic-in-training) has heard me bemoaning the need to review Buzz Bakery. Seeing her sister engrossed in her everyday business and overall Cupcake Critic matters, she boarded a train between her classes at Marymount University and made a trip to Buzz Bakery! Bringing me back three lovely cupcakes, words can't express how much I love my sister Shelby!
Me and  my sister Shelby 


According to Shelby Buzz Bakery is Arlington's hot spot. Located about a block away from the Ballston metro station, the staff is uber-friendly and the decor is ultra-chic! Calling the store for more information, I got the chance to talk with head pastry chef, Tiffany MacIsaac. Tiffany notes that each store has its own personality and the Ballston store is a trendy spot that offers patrons free wi-fi; serves coffee, tea, beer, cocktails and wine giving customers a very upscale feeling. 



Sweet treat display at Buzz Bakery (Photo courtesy of Shelby Alyse)


My first cupcake treat was the vanilla on vanilla cupcake which is offered daily and priced at $2.50. Let me tell you now that this cupcake was a winner! The cake had the consistency and taste of a pound cake. Topped with a nice cream cheese frosting complete with gold and green sprinkles, I enjoyed it so much that I forgot to take a pic :(

Buzz Bakery's Red Velvet Cupcake 
Next up was the red velvet cupcake; a daily special priced at $3.00. My sister knows that I'm not a red velvet person but she also knows that many of my readers are. With that said, it wasn't my cup of tea but it wasn't bad either. The cake was a bit dense and the chocolate flavor could have been punched up a bit however, I enjoyed the cream cheese frosting and ample size.

Boston Cream Cupcake- Yum!
My final cupcake was the Boston Cream ($3.50). The cupcake had a vanilla base and chocolate butter cream frosting with a dollop of fudge on top! The frosting was rich and the soothing vanilla base balanced out the flavor. If you are a chocolate lover, this cupcake is for you.  


Eat Sweet, Repeat- I shall!
At the behest of Ms. McIsaac, I will definitely be by to see the location for myself and order some more of those yummy vanilla cupcakes. Besides any establishment that offers cupcakes and cocktails can count me in!

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Frosting


Location: Frosting 1 Wisconsin Circle Chevy Chase, MD
Flavors: Choc-a-lot, happy!birthday!, REDiculous, Cheesecake
Price: $2.75 each/$15.50 for a half-dozen/$29.50 for a dozen
Score: 4

                   
                 Frosting Marquee (Photos courtesy of Curvy CEO)














Frosting is a delightful little bakery tucked away on Wisconsin Circle in Chevy Chase, right next to all of the high end shopping and restaurants. While I’d seen the sign for the shop many, many times, I’d never gone in there. I do have to admit, actually getting there by car was a little tricky because the parking lot is behind the shops in the Circle. It took a phone call and two wrong turns before I found the shop. So, if at all possible, you should try to take the metro to get there – it’s right across from the Friendship Heights stop.

So many cupcakes to choose from! (Photos courtesy of Curvy CEO)
Now, once I did arrive, I was pleasantly greeted – not only by the sweet smell of baked goods, but also by the lovely décor. I don’t know much about interior design, but as soon as I walked in I felt like I was transported into a lovely little French café, what with the crystal chandelier and checkerboard tiles on the floor. They had a mixture of tallboy tables and chairs with a little alcove in the corner with cozy benches. There was even a cute little sitting area outside for customers. (If it weren’t nighttime in December, I might have given it a try.) Oh, and apparently the owners’ love story was featured in both the Washington Post and the subject of a romantic novelization of their love story.


WaPo article featuring Frosting the owners (Photos courtesy of Curvy CEO)
But, wait, this is supposed to be about cupcakes. Quite simply, they’re scrumptious.


Lovely display case filled with cupcakes! (Photos courtesy of Curvy CEO)
When I looked at the display they all looked so amazing, I sampled more than I wanted to . . . but they were worth it. The cake itself was buttery, light and fluffy. The frosting was supersweet . . . and to me, that’s a good thing. My absolute favorite was the mini-cheesecake.
Mini Cheesecake (Photos courtesy of Curvy CEO)
Let me say that again. Mini. Cheesecake.


*Homer-Simpson-drool*


This was absolutely FANTASTIC. Even though it was a “cupcake” for all intents and purposes, it really was a mini-cheesecake. A really good, rich, creamy mini-cheesecake. It really hit the spot. When you find yourself having a Golden Girls moment I highly recommend you visit Frosting. You won’t regret it.                         

Guest Blogger Curvy CEO : Curvy CEO is a lawyer and government relations professional in Washington, D.C. When she’s not pounding the pavement on Capitol Hill, you will usually find her pouring over fashion magazines or glued to the Style Network (which is pretty much her only reason for continuing to pay for “the good cable” during these tough economic times).



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Friday, January 6, 2012

Rolling Pin Bakery


Location: Bladensburg, MD
Varieties: Yellow cake with Coconut, Lemon, Strawberry, Chocolate or Vanilla Frosting
Cost: $2
Score: 2.00

After suffering from a nasty stomach flu that left me feeling weaker than an empty Capri Sun, I decided to cheer myself up with some cupcakes. I had received a flyer in the mail for a free cupcake from the Rolling Pin Bakery and thought, “Why not?” Although the bakery is metro bus accessible, driving there would be ideal. Even in a vehicle, I accidentally passed the bakery which is located in a strip mall next to Missy’s Nails and Chicken Pollo.

L-R: Vanilla, Coconut, Strawberry, Chocolate, Lemon
Walking in reminded me of the bakeries I frequented as a child. Although The Rolling Pin isn’t modern, it doesn’t exude ‘Rat-droppings sold here’ either. Their staff was cordial but don’t expect sweeping or grand gestures. Looking at the murky display case, I noticed that all the cupcakes consisted of yellow or chocolate cake with rotated  strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, lemon, butter cream or coconut frosting. There was a red velvet cupcake but it didn’t seem 
worthwhile.




Sadly, these sponges with frosting were posing as cupcakes! The cake was dry and crumbly like they had been left out for several days! The coconut cupcake, which I tasted first, was a sad clone of the vanilla cupcake with shaved coconut. Normally, I favor the lemon and strawberry flavors but the lemon cupcake reeked of commercial grade flavoring leaving me only to taste the shortening filler. The strawberry cupcake had mildly redemptive qualities but skimped on the natural strawberry and reminded me of strawberry crème sandwich cookies. The vanilla cupcake, which should be easy to master, was a waste of space and no one with taste buds would willingly eat it.

I had to close the box on these

Finally for this review, the chocolate cupcake would be the team’s franchise player. Any points derived rode on the shoulders of the chocolate cupcake. The frosting was rich and not too sweet. I actually enjoyed eating it where the others proved difficult.

Overall, the cupcakes are more useless than a bike with two-flats. Although only $2 per cupcake, this is the first time in history that I actually wanted to march back into a bakery and ask for my money back! I was tempted not to even write about The Rolling Pin but I want to diversify the selection of cupcakes and include suburban areas- which I shall continue to do.

*Originally published on 11/15/2011

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Cakes Plus

(L-R): Chocolate w/ vanilla frosting, Vanilla and Red Velvet


Location: 3325 Corridor Marketplace Laurel, MD
Flavors: Red Velvet, Vanilla on Vanilla, Chocolate on Vanilla and Lemon.
Price: $1.25
Score: 4

Located in Laurel, MD, it was not uncommon to see a line out the door for cupcakes from this discrete yet commercial bakery. Known for their lavish wedding cakes, I first heard about Cakes Plus in 2007 while attending a Bridal Showcase. For three consecutive years, Cakes Plus was deemed my official birthday cake bakery. Each year guests would pile their plates with cake while I fought for the left-overs. 
Vanilla Cupcake
Walking in, don’t expect to be barreled over with cheeriness; Cakes Plus keeps it simple. No long lines just fast, efficient and cost-effective service which is their hallmark. It’s been a while since I last visited so I was happy to see that they have increased their flavor choices from four to six. I purchased four of their six flavors: red velvet, lemon, vanilla and vanilla-on-chocolate.

More Lemon cupcakes
The vanilla cupcake is classic and by far my favorite. I can’t say enough about it other than they keep it simple, uncompromising and sweet; kind of like your first boyfriend. It borders between a Saturday afternoon baking project and commercial expectation. Next up was the vanilla on chocolate whose flavor was perfect and the cake moist. The vanilla frosting, which graces each of the cupcakes, was a bit commercial but it complimented the chocolate cake.
Happy to try their new flavors, the lemon cupcake is flavorful in its own way offering delightful and unpretentious. Don’t expect it to burst with citrusy flavor however do expect it to satisfy your craving for a lemon-based cupcake. Finally, the red velvet cupcake hits the nail on the head. The actual cake is the perfect blend of rich chocolate and red velvet flavor.


Although it’s not metro accessible per se, (the nearest metro station would be the Greenbelt station or the MARC train. From there you have to take the bus), they are conveniently located for suburbanites between Anne Arundel, Howard and Prince George’s Counties. Further for $1.25, you get more than your money’s worth.

*Originally published on 10/19/2011

Curbside Cupcake

Curbside Cupcake
Location: Food Truck (varies) Washington, DC
Flavors: Lemon & Vanilla Classic
Price: $3
Score: 4.75


Photo courtesy of Curbside Cupcake
I was geeked when I first heard about Truckeroo! It’s a food-lover’s dream! This is where area food trucks come together to hock their digestible wares in a centralized location. Given the recent cupcake craze, it didn’t take long for them to also be sold out of a moving vehicle. 


When I first went to Truckeroo in July, Curbside Cupcake was sold out (ain’t that a *beep*). The second time around I was prepared. I got there much earlier and with flat-soled shoes. Once in line, their outdoor menu denoted that there were only four flavors left: vanilla, chocolate, lemon and snicker doodle (whittled down from the original 8 that were offered that day).


Photo courtesy of Curbside Cupcake

As expected the line was ridiculously long but moved very fast. Manning the truck was one-half of the husband and wife duo who own the truck. When I placed my order, I had my money in hand, and my order ready: “One vanilla and one lemon please!” The service was friendly, fast and efficient with the total transaction time under one minute! (Hey, that rhymes!)

One thing that I can say about Curbside is that they are classic! Their vanilla cupcake had a homemade appeal which I enjoy. Not overdone, moist, and classic at best. Their flavors are traditional such as vanilla (not Madagascan vanilla bean with shaved cinnamon bark), but simply vanilla. When dealing in cupcakes overkill should be a crime. The beauty of cupcakes is their individual simplicity. Save the layered experience for an actual cake which allows for nuances like Madagascan vanilla bean with shaved cinnamon bark.


Coconut Key-Lime (Photo courtesy of Curbside Cupcake)
Next up was the lemon. This one was the star in the lineup. The lemon frosting was fresh but not zesty (which is good). The cake was moist, appreciative and had great texture. The size was appropriate for the price tag and appeared to be what a cupcake should be: a treat and not a decorative ornament.

Although there were only three flavors left at Truckeroo, Curbside definitely offered variety. I was no less than pleased with my purchase however, like a true cupcake fan, I was disheartened that they have no centralized location. Like other food trucks they must be stalked and hunted to get the goods. Luckily there’s twitter! Follow their pink trucks (three to be exact) on Twitter @curbsidecupcakes to know where they are and what they are offering. 


Happy Eating!

*Originally published August 2011

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