Red Velvet Cupcakery (Redeux)

Review: Red Velvet Cupcakery (501 7th St NW,DC)

Cost: $3.25

Flavor: Lemon Burst

Score: 4.6

One of my early reviews as The Cupcake Critic was Red VelvetCupcakery.  After a lot of feedback from my audience disclaiming my less than stellar review, I decided to give them another try. Almost two years later, I had a chance to pop into the Penn Quarter cupcake shop located one block from the Chinatown/Gallery Place metro stop. 

Red Velvet's Flavor Selection: Sold Out! 

I was headed to the movies with a friend and while waiting decided to get myself a sweet treat. I noted in my original review that the customer service was awesome. I was greeted by a handsome young man who explained what was left of the flavors long gone after a full day of sales. I chose the lemon burst cupcake, forked over my $3.50 and was on my way.

Cupcake Art

I decided to save my treat for post movie, dinner and drinks and wait until I was home. Once home I dug into the creamy treat and to my surprise found it to be a sheer and utter delight. The frosting was creamy, smooth and bursting with lemon zest. Not too sweet or pungent with lemon flavor the uber-soft cake rounded out my overall experience.

The Lemon Burst Cupcake & Red Velvet Bag

I immediately regretted ever saying anything horrible about this friendly and centrally located shop. With hours of operation as late as midnight, I believe that I have found a new after-hours cupcake spot. 

                                                       

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Georgetown Cupcake

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Cool Cupcake Stuff: Edible Arrangements Cupcake

Photo courtesy of Edible Arrangements

Edible Arrangements has a fruit basket featuring cupcake-shaped pineapples dipped in gourmet white and semisweet chocolate with rainbow sprinkles that mimic frosting. The edible bouquet features cantaloupe, honeydew, (chocolate-dipped) strawberries and grapes. Arrangements come in small, medium, and large and range from $59-$81 dollars. 

Meet The Baker: Warren Brown

The Cupcake Critic presents a new series called, Meet The Baker. Our first entry is Warren Brown, owner of CakeLove. CakeLove currently has 6 locations throughout D.C. Warren Brown, a former attorney, is the author of three books and the host of the Food Network's, Sugar Rush. I sat down with Brown at his downtown Silver Spring store to discuss: business, parenthood, his challenges and triumphs. Check out part 1 of the 3-part series. 

                                 

Cupcake Project: Valentine's Day Rose Cupcakes

Valentine's Day is next week and I have scoured the internet looking for an awesome cupcake recipe fit for my sweetheart. I found this video from My Cupcake Addiction's youtube page and became smitten with these red rose cupcakes. I can't wait try out the tutorial although I will substitute the red flowers for pink color to cut down on the dye used. I also favor pink roses; they're my favorite. Enjoy Cupcake Lovers!

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Sprinkles Cupcakes' Marry Me Box

Photo courtesy of Sprinkles

Celebrate Valentine's Day by sending your sweetheart a Sprinkles XOX box with  your choice of Sprinkles Cupcakes topped with XOX sugar decorations. Propose to your sweetheart with the Sprinkles Marry Me box complete with a sugar decoration ring. Both boxes are available from February 8-17.

Sprinkles Georgetown: 3015 M Street NW, DC