The Ogre Cupcake – Flour Girls and Dough Boys in American Fork, Utah
The Ogre Cupcake – Flour Girls and Dough Boys in American Fork, Utah
My husband loved this cupcake. I on the other hand am discovering I have mega-issues with jumbo/giant-sized cupcakes. Sometimes too big is too big.
But, the frosting was good. ..and the cake wasn’t too bad either. i think i just get overwhelmed with the size.
…ps i HAVE to give a shout out for this place’s soup and bread. it is KILLER!
Flour Girls and Dough Boys
www.flourgirlsdoughboys.com
35 Barratt ave
American Fork, UT 84003
8017639232
Can you guess where these Utah cupcakes are from?
Can you guess where these Utah cupcakes are from?
Cakewalk Baking Company – Vegan Vanilla Cupcake
Cakewalk Baking Company in Bountiful has a vegan vanilla cupcake. (pictured middle right with red and green sugar)
I’ve eaten it…but the memory of it has slipped my mind. What I do know is that it was consumed to quickly for me to take an individual picture.
Wish I could help you folks out here with a full on review. Sorry.
Cakewalk Baking Company
566 W 1350 S Woods Cross, UT 84010
Phone: 801-860-5473
Hours: Friday and Saturday 2-8 p.m. , Sunday 2-5 p.m.
Web site: http://cakewalkbakingcompany.com/
Cupcake Chic – Very Vanilla Cupcake
Alright, we are going to talk about one of my favorite vanilla cupcakes in Utah by Cupcake Chic!
Cupcake Chic calls their vanilla cupcake, Very Vanilla!
And it is just that…loads of vanilla flavor!
One thing I can say just about the look of Cupcake Chic’s cupcake is that that are all amazingly uniform. I really can’t think of a time that these cupcakes didn’t look perfectly alike! See, I’ll show you! (Obviously they’ll vary depending on occasion with what they are topped with.)
The very vanilla cupcake is a nice dense…okay it is a very dense cupcake. I like it. The cake is soft and moist and speckled with vanilla beans. It smells like a good cake and butter.
The frosting. oh my. i love this frosting. first off there is a lot..but not too much in my opinion. it’s the perfect amount of vanilla and butter together. smoothness hits you first, then vanilla then butter…and then you want more. first you inhale the vanilla, then you inhale the cupcake.
i do not like to share this cupcake.
Overall, I really really recommend this cupcake.
Quick Facts to Remember:
Cupcake Chic
Name(s): Very Vanilla
Flavor Category: Vanilla
Cake: Vanilla
Frosting: Vanilla Buttercream
Filling: None
Topping: Varies, sometimes little white parriels
Size: US Standard
Standout Qualities: nice, dense with the perfect texture and vanilla flavor
Price: $2.25 each
Should I buy it/try it? Um..duh!
Have you tried this cupcake? How did you like it?
***This review is based on Cupcake Chic’s Very Vanilla cupcake only. Opinions subject to change. ***
Primrose Retreat/Babycakes Cupcakery: Buttercream (Vanilla) Cupcake
I don’t remember much about this vanilla cupcake from Primrose Retreat’s Babycakes Cupcakery.
I know it is called the buttercream.
I know it is their best seller.
They have it in various shades…but the pink sells the most!
i know that it is pretty.
but i don’t remember what it tastes like and it has been FOREVER since I’ve visited this place. It’s just hard for me to get down to Spanish Fork Canyon. I really just need to schedule a massage there or something. …cause they are a spa you know! Doesn’t a couples package for v-day and a cupcake sound nice?
Have you had this cupcake?
Babycakes Cupcakery
Inside Primrose Retreat in Spanish Fork, Utah
Web site: http://primroseretreat.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BabycakesCupcakery?ref=profile
Twitter: http://twitter.com/BabycakesUtah
Address: 978 E. EXPRESSWAY LANE, SPANISH FORK, UTAH 84660
Phone: 801-798-1103
The Chocolate Dessert Cafe: Vanilla Vanilla Cupcake
In my search for my favorite vanilla cupcake, or rather, my search to just become more familiar with Utah’s vanilla cupcakes. I’ve found one thing that I do when trying them out.
I smell them.
Well this cupcake, the vanilla vanilla cupcake from The Chocolate Dessert Cafe in Orem smells (and you’ll soon find out that it tastes) like the perfect sugar cookie. Which um…The Chocolate Dessert Cafe actually sells. And which, I enjoy.
Cupcakes as you know, force me into nostalgia. Did I use that right? Well it makes sense in my head. Cupcakes remind me of memories. And this cupcake has the memory sugar cookies all over it. Though it’s not my go-to cupcake at The Chocolate Dessert Cafe, I found it interesting. (Note: my favorite cupcake from The Chocolate is the chocolate caramel)
Let’s talk more about this vanilla cupcake.
The Chocolate doesn’t make this cupcake everyday. In fact, I’m not positive there is really a schedule for it. From what I’ve noticed and by info from workers at bakery you can usually get it on Thursday and Saturdays. (But no promises, here.)
You can buy it in the regular size or the mini size, which they call a baby cake.
See.. it is a baby. This cupcake usually has some sanding sugar or festive top. It was blue sanding sugar when I went in.
I think I have a new favorite spot in at The Chocolate. It’s this white table off in a corner upstairs. It has really good lighting and is sorta secluded and cool.
Okay, the cupcake. I found it interesting. Like I said it reminded me of a sugar cookie. It not only smelled like a sugar cookie but somehow resembled one when I ate it. The texture of the cake was reminiscent of a shortcake. A lot different from her other cakes, or any other cupcake for that matter. It had a major butter flavor pull through (that I liked) and was sort of crumbly at the bottom.
Then the frosting. Oh the frosting. I really enjoyed it. Again, it was reminded me of a nice butter cream frosting you’d find on a great sugar cookie…BUT…but then it’s more than that. It’s smoother, and almost whipped. Not too dense or heavy.
Overall, I found this vanilla cupcake threw a curve ball at me. I liked it but was confused by the texture. But then I liked the texture. The moistness of the cake hit me at the end and was buttery in a shortcakey way… It had a nice vanilla and buttery flavor…it all melts in your mouth at the end.
Quick Facts to Remember:
The Chocolate Dessert Cafe
Name(s): Vanilla Vanilla
Flavor Category: Vanilla
Cake: Vanilla
Frosting: Vanilla Buttercream
Filling: None
Topping: Varies (Sanding Sugar)
Size: US Standard
Standout Qualities: Brings nostalgia of that sugar cookie your grandmother used to make, nice frosting
Price: $2.14 each for regular $1.00 for baby cake size (mini)
Should I buy it/try it? Yes
Have you tried this cupcake? How did you like it?
The Chocolate Dessert Cafe
212 South State in Orem
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-11pm
**Ladies Night: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 8pm-11pm (just for you loyal readers of ULC and S and Facebook fans!)
Web: http://thechocolatedc.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thechoco
Twitter:http://twitter.com/TheChoco
Blog: http://www.thechocolatedc.com/blog/
Phone: 801-224-7334
Learn more about The Chocolate and owner Ange in this great article in The Daily Herald.
***This review is based on The Chocolate Dessert Cafe’s vanilla vanilla cupcake I purchased on January 25, 2009 only. Opinions subject to change. ***
Cupcake Chic Giveaway on The Coterie Bag
Free cupcakes are always the best.
Enter to win 12 delicious cupcakes from Cupcake Chic! Deadline is tonight at midnight!
Plus, check out a really cute interview about Cupcake Chic.
If you win…you are one lucky cupcake-loving person!
The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe: Madagascar Vanilla Vanilla Cupcake
Though their specialty is chocolate, The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe still gives their cupcake fans a vanilla cupcake.
They call it Madagascar Vanilla Vanilla.
The frosting reminded my coworkers of Grandma’s Cookies, you know, those giant pink cookies you buy in vending machines.
These cupcakes are huge.
Have you been to The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe yet?
More coming about The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe. (Check out their blog site for more pix!)
The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cupcake Cafe
1774 North University Parkway#20
Provo, Utah
Hours:
8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Mon-Thur
8 a.m. – midnight Fri-Sat.
Les Madeleines: Madagascar (Vanilla) Cupcake
Vanilla, vanilla, vanilla. It sometimes comes from Madagascar.
Because of their name, Madagascar, I’m assuming these cupcakes from Les Madeleines have Madagascar vanilla in them.
more about these cupcakes from Les Madeleines site:
“Madagascar™: Vanilla cupcake with vanilla cream cheese frosting dipped in white chocolate sprinkles”
I don’t remember a whole lot about this cupcake since I haven’t tried it in more than a year. But I do remember really being impressed with the REAL white chocolate sprinkles and how they were combined with a nice cream cheese frosting.
Have you tried this cupcake? Fill us in already!
Les Madeleines
216 E 500 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-3204
(801) 355-2294
Web site: http://www.les-madeleines.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/lesmadeleines
Become a fan of Les Madeleines on Facebook
Wednesday Night is Ladies Night at The Chocolate Dessert Cafe
Hey Ladies!
Looking for a late night, girls-only, exclusive cupcake activity? Head to the Chocolate on Wednesday nights! They’ll be open until 11 pm for you to giggle with your girls and indulge in some delightful treats!
Here’s what The Chocolate Dessert Cafe in Orem looks like:
The Chocolate is built in an old historic home on Orem State Street. It’s so cozy and charming. It has several rooms to pick from.
The Chocolate always has fresh flowers! I love that about them.
Might I recommend a few things to order:
The Lemon Curd Cupcake. (pictured above)
Their Hot Chocolate is delicious! Perfect amount of chocolate, perfect amount of cream and always the right temperature. I prefer mine with a little blend of spices that they call Christmas in a cup!
The Chocolate has a lot more than cupcakes…
They have cookies, tarts, brownies, strawberry shortcake and cake by the slice!
Another recommendation: Chocolate Caramel Cupcake. (MY FAVORITE!)
I really enjoy getting their cake by the slice. My favorite cake so far… The Cherub. It’s their signature milk chocolate cake. And I love it. You’ll definitely need a big glass of milk with this one. And…you’ll get one because everyone that comes to Ladie’s Night gets a free glass of chilled milk!
Just another shot of some of desserts from The Chocolate. Um..can you spot that slice of The Cherub Cake! 
Here’s what The Chocolate Dessert Cafe’s owner, Ange had to say about Ladies Night on Facebook today:
“Wednesday comes just once a week….LADIES NIGHT!!! From 8-11, free milk for all the ladies. Milk is the perfect companion to cake. Or cookies, or brownies, or whatevski.”
Mark your calendars. Put the kids to bed early. Call your friends. It’s Ladies Night at The Chocolate Dessert Cafe!
What: Ladies Night
Where: The Chocolate Dessert Cafe (212 South State Street in Orem, Utah)
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 8-11 pm
What: Good time with your girls, sweet treats and a glass of frosty milk!
The Chocolate Dessert Cafe
212 South State in Orem
Hours: 10am-10pm (for now, I believe)
Web: http://thechocolatedc.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thechoco
Twitter:http://twitter.com/TheChoco
Blog: http://www.thechocolatedc.com/blog/
Phone: 801-224-7334
Learn more about The Chocolate and owner Ange in this great article in The Daily Herald.
Tulie Bakery: Vanilla Cupcake with Vanilla Frosting
Still talking about vanilla cupcakes over here.
This time: Tulie Bakery.
I found Tulie Bakery to very cute, cool and delicious. Minus one thing: their vanilla cupcakes were a bit dry. I could tell the cake was made with quality ingredients, just over baked. I will say though, that I enjoyed the frosting. I would like to give these another shot cause I’ve talked to others that have enjoyed it.
I thought the way they frosted the cupcakes was pretty!
and i loved the look and feel of the bakery, not to mention their logo and packaging!
but…i think this cupcake should be more in the $2.25 – $2.50 price range.
So for now I say, if you go to Tulie, grab some food (lunch was great! i loved their ciabatta sandwich with mozzarella, basil and tomato) or get the chocolate cupcake.
If you’ve tried Tulie’s vanilla cupcake — let your voice be heard. I’d really like to give this cupcake another shot if I hear enough positive feedback about it.
Tulie Bakery & Cafe
863 East 700 South, SLC
801-883-9741
tuliebakery.com
***This review is based on Tulie Bakery’s vanilla cupcake I purchased on May 30, 2009 only. Opinions subject to change. ***
Diva’s Black & White Cupcake vs. Hostess Ding Dong
Just spotted this story on the Utah Stories Web site where they have started an ongoing series where they compare the best of local Utah with their
conventional and mass produced counterparts.
This article compares the black and white mini cupcake from Diva’s Cupcakes and Coffee in Salt Lake City to the Hostess Ding Dong.
The Best of Local Utah: Cupcakes
February 2nd, 2010
Diva’s Mini Cupcakes vs. Hostess Ding Dongs
Part of on ongoing series where we compare the best of local Utah with their convenional and mass produced counterparts.
Which is better? We’ll let the reader decide.
Today we compare gourmet cupcakes from Diva’s in Salt Lake City to Hostess Ding Dongs.
| Diva’s mini cupcakes are baked, from scratch, everyday by resident Baker, Caroline. | Ding-Dongs are hockey puck chocolate cakes filled with cream. |
| Their “Black & White” Cupcake, which is a chocolate cake with cream cheese buttercream consists of only the best ingredients. The rich chocolate cake is made with Valhrona Premium Cocoa, locally grown fresh eggs and Cream O’Weber whole milk. The frosting, a Swiss meringue buttercream, consists of fresh egg whites, pure sugar, and 100% real unsalted butter. | There is actually no real chocolate or cream in a Ding Dong. Ingredients: Sugar, partially hydrogenated vegetable and/or animal shortening, mono- and diglycerides, starch, whey, polysorbate 60, sorbic acid and 20 other strange ingredients we didn’t mention. |
Learn more about Diva’s in Salt Lake City at their website:
Learn more about Ding Dong’s at their website:
http://www.hostesscakes.com/dingdongs.asp
The article even included this YouTube video that Diva’s Cupcakes and Coffee produced:
Diva’s Cupcakes and Coffee
1560 East 3300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 485-0619
www.divascupcakes.com
Become a Diva’s Cupcakes and Coffee Fan on Facebook HERE!
Casting Call: Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars”
Hey readers!
Big news…for big-time cupcake lovers!
New Food Network show “Cupcake Wars” is casting bakers for their new competition series.
Calling all bakers NATIONWIDE!!!
(Store Owners, Caterers, Pastry Chefs, New Bakers…)
The winner will have their cupcakes featured at a HOLLYWOOD EVENT and receive WORLDWIDE PRESS!
Looking for AMAZING personalities!!!! All ages!!!! Men and Women!!
TO BE CONSIDERED PLEASE EMAIL: Your name, phone number (photos and website if available) and what makes you the perfect candidate for “Cupcake Wars” to supercupcakecasting@gmail.com
Cupcake Charity Event for Haiti – The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe
The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe in Provo, Utah will celebrate its grand opening by hosting a charity event for the children of Haiti.
It’s called Cupcakes for Kids. All proceeds will be donated to Haitian Children by way of medical supplies. The event is put on by The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe and is partnered with All HIs CHildren Charity.
Here’s the details:
Cupcakes for Kids: Charity Event for the children of Haiti
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Location: The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe (1774 North University Parkway #20, Provo, Utah)
Time: 8am-midnight
The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cupcake Cafe
1774 North University Parkway#20
Provo, Utah
Hours:
8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Mon-Thur
8 a.m. – midnight Fri-Sat..
Diva’s Cupcakes and Coffee: Vanilla Bean Cupcake with Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting
And yet another vanilla cupcake. 
This time from Diva’s Cupcakes and Coffee in Salt Lake City. I have to admit, I’ve only been to Diva’s maybe three times and I’m not quite sure that I’ve tried this cupcake.
But doesn’t it look so pretty?
And that frosting is calling my name.
I found this picture on Diva’s facebook fan page. It’s a vanilla bean cake with a vanilla bean buttercream frosting and (for Valentine’s Day) a cute pink heart on top.
Please, please. If any of you have tried this vanilla cupcake, comment! I want to know how it tastes!
Diva’s Cupcakes and Coffee
1560 East 3300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
(801) 485-0619
www.divascupcakes.com
Become a Diva’s Cupcakes and Coffee Fan on Facebook HERE!
The Sweet Tooth Fairy: VaNIElla Squared
Vanilla Cupcake Week has officially been extended as a two week experience.
The opening of The Sweet Tooth Fairy first location in Provo was probably one of the biggest motivators for me to begin this blog. (See this post) I remember getting so excited and sneaking a peek at the location that I knew I would be visiting countless time for sweet tooth fixes. Then I remember Megan, The Sweet Tooth Fairy contacting me and having me try her cupcakes.
I have so much good to say about this bake shop. There is such a huge vision behind it and there are so many sweet treats that come along with the story.
We’re going to focus on VaNIElla Squared. And um, it hasn’t always had that name, or at least that spelling. Before we go further, let’s take a look at it:
Yum. I also find it very pretty.
Here’s a pix the vanilla cupcake before it had a special name. I think this was taken the week The Sweet Tooth Fairy opened her doors.
Here’s the story of why The Sweet Tooth Fairy named her most classic cupcake VaNIElla Squared.
“Last week, it was brought to our attention that Stephanie Nielson, a remarkable woman who has inspired and lifted thousands of us across the country for years, loves our Vanilla Squared Cupcakes. She even posted about them on her blog the NieNie Dialogues . She jokingly mentioned that she thought we should “name it vaNIElla squared because I can guarantee I will single-handedly keep that cupcake selection going.”
After a few email exchanges with Stephanie, we learned that she was “ecstatic” and “touched” about the idea. As such, we have officially changed the name of our “Vanilla Squared” cupcakes to “VaNIElla Squared.” We figured the gesture would be a ’sweet’ little legacy for her–who has candidly taught so many of us about the joys of life/motherhood. Her attitude, faith, honesty, outlook, understanding of what’s important is so inspirational and so appreciated.
Her story is truly remarkable…you can read it here.”
Wasn’t that sweet? The Sweet Tooth Fairy bake shop has even held fundraisers for Stephanie Nielsen and her family.
Let’s get down to it. My review and thoughts about this classic flavor made by The Sweet Tooth Fairy.
The first thing I did when I opened up my cupcake box was smell the VaNIElla Squared cupcake. It’s smells good and I’ll describe what I smelled in one word: amaretto. That’s what comes to mind. I know you must be thinking, “What? Shouldn’t you be saying you smelled vanilla?” Well, no. See VaNIElla Squared is absolutely a vanilla cupcake, but what makes it special is how it varies from the traditional take on the vanilla cupcake. That difference being the frosting.
For me, the cake (though very good) is merely a vehicle to the frosting on this cupcake. (I could very well say this for MANY of my favorite cupcake flavors at various cupcake bakeries) The frosting is a complete mystery. The Sweet Tooth Fairy has told me she uses four different type of extracts in her frosting. All a secret.
My guess: amaretto, vanilla, coconut and shoot, who knows! When I did a tasting with The Cupcake Activist she guessed there was marzipan in it. The consistency of the frosting is great. Thick but not to heavy. You’ll notice in the first photo that it looks like some air bubbles have popped. I think this gives it such a cool homemade look. I love it.
The second element I paid attention to was the feel of this vanilla cupcake. Holding it it felt light and bear with me, almost squishy. (I say that with love) I only mean that if chosen, my little hands could squish the heck out of this cupcake’s cake into a tight ball real quick. It really is a light, moist cake. The greatest thing about the cake being light is that it can still hold the frosting. The vanilla flavor in the cake pulls through mildly, but I get more of a spongy yellow and buttery cake as opposed to a strong vanilla.
You can spot the VaNIElla Squared cupcake from a mile away because of the sweet little candied cherry on its top. You’ll also notice that the cupcake that the Sweet Tooth Fairy is holding in her logo has a cherry on top. I’d like to think that she’s holding the VaNIElla Squared. Okay, I just double checked on her site because she has an updated logo and it’s now a cake. But it used to be a cupcake. I guess I’ll now say that it’s a VaNIElla Squared cake.
I’ve become more of a fan of this cupcake since November. I used to think it was good but just too sweet for my liking. (That’s why I probably stick to my usual order of the Double Fudge Cake Bites, Cheesecake Cupcakes and others I find more balanced.) But I proved myself wrong. I don’t find it too sweet anymore, in fact, I think the next time I head to The Sweet Tooth Fairy I’ll probably buy this cupcake.
Oh and this reminds me about a post I need to write. The title will be “Why all cupcake reviews are subjective” or something to that matter. Oh man…I will go off on this one. I seriously have strong feelings that each time you consume a cupcake you will have a very different experience depending on mood, level of hunger, who you are with, environment, etc. But I’ll save that for later.
Quick Facts to Remember:
The Sweet Tooth Fairy
Name(s): VaNIElla Squared
Flavor Category: Vanilla
Cake: Vanilla
Frosting: Vanilla Buttercream
Filling: None
Topping: Candied Cherry
Size: US Standard
Standout Qualities: Lighter cake, THE FROSTING: unique blend of extracts.
Price: $2.25 each
Should I buy it/try it? Yes
Have you tried this cupcake? How did you like it?
The Sweet Tooth Fairy
1227 S University Ave
Provo, UT 84601
#(801) 375-3484
Web site: http://www.thesweettoothfairy.com/
Blog: http://www.thesweettoothfairy.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sweettoothfairy
Facebook: The Sweet Tooth Fairy on Facebook
***This review is based on The Sweet Tooth Fairy’s VaNIElla Squared cupcake from the Provo location on January 26, 2010 only. Opinions subject to change. ***
Valentine Cupcake Bouquet {Great Gift Idea!}
Wendy Paul, author of 101 Gourmet Cupcakes in 10 minutes, appeared on Studio 5 last week. She showed everyone how to make and assemble a beautiful Valentine Cupcake Bouquet. This is a really adorable, pretty, easy and probably affordable idea for a valentine gift. Plus it’s edible! Go to the Studio 5 Web site to see the video on how to make a valentine cupcake, as well as get Wendy’s recipes for the cupcakes and frosting. I’ve pasted the directions to make the cupcake flower bouquet below.
Directions for Flower Bouquet
Ingredients:
* 1 basket or pot with 6″ radius
* 6″ floral foam ball
* Rock or brick to weigh down the basket
* Glue
* Craft sticks
* 6-8 cupcakes, frosted
* 6-8 mini cupcakes, frosted
* Assortment of silk or fresh flowers (optional)
* Floral moss (optional)
* Sharp paring knife
Method:
Place the brick or rock in the bottom of the basket or pot. Secure with glue if needed. Place 6″ foam ball and secure around the edges of pot with glue.
Begin placing craft sticks on a slight upwards angle, in a pattern, starting with the bottom and working your way up. Using the paring knife, slice a small incision in the bottom of your frosted and decorated cupcake. Place the cupcake gently on the craft stick and secure. Fill in spaces between cupcakes with flowers or floral moss. Repeat until all spaces have been filled.
*Hints- Do not use a heavy frosting or a lot of frosting, as the cupcakes will fall. Be sure to weigh down your basket or pot, so as you eat the cupcakes, it won’t tip over.
PS. Wendy is still on a book signing tour for her awesome cupcake book, “101 Gourmet Cupcakes in 10 minutes!” Here’s the latest schedule:
FEBRUARY 2010
February 6 (SAT) 1-4 pm SANDY BARNES & NOBLE Authorpalooza book event
February 9 (TUE) 10 am GOOD THINGS UTAH cooking segment “Valentine’s gift ideas”
February 9 (TUES) 12-3 pm COSTCO, MURRAY, UT signing event
February 10 (WED) Sandy Rotary Valentine’s Luncheon & Speech
February 12 (FRI) 6-8:30 pm COSTCO, LEHI, UT – signing event
February 17 (WED) LDS Young Women Baking Class
February 19 (FRI) 12-3 pm COSTCO, SANDY, UT – signing event
February 20 (SAT) 10 am-1 pm COSTCO, MURRAY, UT – signing event
February 24 (WED) 12 Noon BlogTalkRadio with Megan Sillito interview www.megansillito.com
February 26 (FRI) 6-8:30 pm COSTCO, SALT LAKE CITY, UT – signing event
MARCH 2010
March 20 (SAT) OREM BARNES & NOBLE Book Tour 12-2 pm
March 22 (MON) Womens Luncheon and Speech
March 23 (TUE) MACEY’S Education Class Pleasant Grove, UT 7 pm
March 27 (SAT) MURRAY BARNES & NOBLE Book Tour 12-2 pm
APRIL 2010
April 3 (SAT) DESERET BOOK LADIES NIGHT – TBA
April 23-25 HOME & GARDEN SHOW -Sandy, UT South Towne Expo Center , Baking presenter
MAY 2010
May 13 (THUR) LDS Womens Relief Society Baking class -Taylorsville, Utah
May 15 (SAT) MARCH FOR BABIES Salt Lake County, THIS IS THE PLACE HERITAGE PARK- registration 9 am, walk 10 am
Dippidee: Vanilla Cupcake with Vanilla Mousse Filling
Dippidee is a bakery located in American Fork. They say they are the place of sweet surprises and yes, I would agree. I really like this bakery and just get happy when I enter. I hadn’t really paid much attention to their vanilla cupcake until this month. ..and I’m glad I did because I had a wonderful experience.
Ahhh look at this little colony of vanilla cupcakes! Isn’t it a glorious site? I’d say when you order a cupcake at Dippidee you really are digging into a dessert pretty much. Their cupcakes are usually filled and this increases the amount of richness and obviously size!
Dippidee’s vanilla cupcake is filled with a vanilla mouse filling. It’s not just filled a bit, these cupcakes are overflowing with vanilla mouse!
One thing I like about Dippidee is that they bake their cupcakes in these white traditioal souffle cups. I think they are the only bakery/cupcake business that does this to my knowledge. I like it and think it makes them different as far as recognition. I asked Marcee, the owner, or Liz, the business manager what made them decide to use these white baking cups and they just said it’s because Marcee’s family has always done it that way.
You should know that this bakery is a family business. I love family-run bakeries! Most of their recipes have been passed down from generation to generation in Marcee’s family. In fact, her mother comes in to bake!
The cupcake has a generous, but not over-the-top amount of frosting. The cake was heavy/sturdy enough to support the filling and frosting on top.
I love pulling and popping the white baking cups apart to unveil the cupcake. Yes, these souffle cups really do make a popping noise. Here’s Dippidee’s vanilla cupcake basking in the sunlight. The bakery has A LOT of natural light coming through.
And, here’s the cake after I so pleasantly took a bite from it. You’ll notice that the mousse filing more of a yellow color to it. Isn’t this a pretty cupcake (inside and out!)
The Vanilla Mousse really balanced out the cupcake. I found myself wanting the buttercream with or just after a bite of the vanilla cream filling. Their textures and consistencies were very different. I loved it. Then combined with the thick, yet almost spongy cake ….it was just perfect. I should also mention that this cupcake is usually chilled. And I enjoy that. It’s kinda cool with the buttercream not being so melty.
Oh and I must tell you about the smell. It just smelt like butter! Good butter! Butter baked the right way into cake form!
Ahhh look how impressive this is. I took this shot of it almost a year ago before I had even tried it!
Dippidee describes their vanilla cupcake as…(info via their blog)
“Its our classic vanilla cupcake! This cupcake is made with the best ingredients including pure vanilla. The cake is moist and dense and jammed pack with our yummy vanilla mousse filling. To top it off we use a swirl of our famous butter cream frosting. Yummy yummy! We have been told by some customers that this particular cake turned them into cake eaters, it’s that amazing.”
This is my favorite picture I took of this lovely vanilla cupcake.
All in all, this was probably one of the best experiences I’ve had with a cupcake from Dippidee!
Quick Facts to Remember:
Dippidee
Name(s): Vanilla Cupcake with Vanilla Mousse Filling
Flavor Category: Vanilla
Cake: Vanilla
Frosting: Vanilla Buttercream
Filling: Vanilla Mousse
Topping: None
Size: Standard Souffle Cup
Standout Qualities: Filled, Chilled and buttery!
Price: $2.29 each
Should I buy it/try it? Yes
Have you tried this cupcake? How did you like it?
Dippidee
Address:
476 North 900 West, Ste D
American Fork, UT 84003
Web site: http://www.dippidee.com/index.html
Blog: http://dippidee.blogspot.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/dippidee
Flickr Photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41357358@N07/
Phone: 801-756-4383
Fax: 801-756-4232
Email: dippidee@msn.com
Super Bowl Cupcakes from Cupcake Chic
Some Super Bowl cupcakes that Cupcake Chic made last year for her friends and family! Yum!
(Mini orange cream cupcakes with chocolate footballs)
Cupcake Chic
Web site: http://www.cupcakechicutah.com/
Blog: http://cupcakechicutah.blogspot.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/cupcakechic
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Springville-Utah/Cupcake-Chic/58319532115
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cupcakechic/
Anyone else have Super Bowl themed cupcakes? Send ‘em on over! I’d love to feature them!
Carlucci’s Bakery – Chocolate Cupcake
I ate this cupcake back in October. It’s the chocolate cupcake with ganache from Carlucci’s Bakery in Salt Lake City. A funny story revolves around my trying it…I’ll have to tell ya bout it soon. For now, I just wanted to post it because…well, I like the picture.
Info about Carlucci’s Bakery via their site:
Carlucci’s Bakery is a family-owned and operated business that’s been a cornerstone of the Caputo’s Pioneer Marketplace since it opened November 2001. Since then we have been consistently recognized both locally and nationally as one of the best bakery’s in the area, receiving the “Best Bakery in Salt Lake 2009 Award” from City Weekly. We have also been recognized in the New York Times, 36 hours in Salt Lake City article for our tomato basil soup. Just to name a few.
Carlucci’s Bakery
Web: www.carluccisbakery.com
Phone: (801) 366-4484
Address: 314 West 300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
The Valentine’s Day Cupcake Pull-apart {aka mini cupcake cake}
Cutsie Cakes in Layton, Utah has come up with a really cute idea for Valentine’s Day cupcakes! They are calling it the cupcake pull-apart. I love it! Basically it’s a mini cupcake cake formed in the shape of a heart with a personal message! I think this is the perfect quantity of cupcakes ( 3 cupcakes ) for a Valentine’s Day gift.
Red and White heart-shaped cupcake pull-apart.
Valentine’s Day cupcake pull apart with “Love” written on it!
Cutsie Cakes will deliver these to your door, even on Valentine’s Day.
To order call:
801-660-4192
Or drop by their storefront in Layton on Main street.
CutsieCakes
354 No. Main St. #1
Layton, UT
www.cutsiecakes.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 am-7 pm and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
www.cutsiecakes.blogspot.com
twitter.com/cutsiecakes
Become a fan of CutsieCakes on Facebook
Gluten-Free Bakery in Kaysville, Utah – Sweet Cake Bake Shop
What the heck! When I finally think I’ve got a handle on everything that is going on in our Utah cupcake world…I find out that there is yet another cupcake 
bakery I did not know about! On Monday, I saw this post on Cupcakes Take the Cake (Thank you, Ladies!). Apparently Kaysville, Utah is home of the Sweet Cake Bake Shop that sells gluten-free cupcakes!
This is awesome! Now our gluten-free friends have more options for cupcakes!
The mission of Sweet Cake Bake Shop (via their site):
Our mission is simple: to provide the best gluten free products and service to our customers at the lowest prices possible. We take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service and in the products we sell.
And now, their cupcakes:
Red Velvet gluten-free cupcakes
coconut gluten-free cupcake
Chocolate gluten-free cupcakes
Anyone tried these? I must!
Sweet Cake Bake Shop
237 W 200 N
Kaysville, UT, 84037
801-444-3288
Facebook page!
**all photos via Sweet Cake Bake Shop’s Facebook page**
NEW Cupcake Catering Company: Baby Cakes in Bountiful
New cupcake bakery companies are popping up left and right here in Utah.
My latest find:
Baby Cakes Cupcake Catering in Bountiful, Utah.
Despite the company’s chosen name Baby Cakes. (I swear too many cupcake companies are called this…and my friends at Cupcakes Take the Cake will agree with me.) I’m super super excited to try these cupcakes. They look beautiful and sound delicious.
The babes behind the cupcakes look fun too! I’m happy Bountiful is getting a cupcake presence.
Let’s take a look at their cupcakes:
They offer the following flavors:
* Carrot Cake
* Coconut Creme
* Cookies and Cream
* German Chocolate
* Grasshopper
* Luscious Lemon
* Pina Colada
* Red Velvet
* Simply Sweet
* Triple Chocolate
And they are now taking orders for Valentine’s Cupcakes!
How to order Baby Cakes Catering Company’s Cupcakes:
Buying Baby Cakes
$2.50 per cupcake. (Jumbo size cupcake). Minimum order of 16 cupcakes per flavor.
Babies Dozen (16 cupcakes) $40.00 is the minimum order.
Discounts for orders of 300 cupcakes or more.
$1.50 per mini cupcake. (Standard size cupcake). Minimum order 100 mini cupcakes per order.
We are now selling our cupcakes at the store “All Tucked In” in Bountiful. Their address is 115 South Main Street in Bountiful, Utah. This is a great way for our customers to try our cupcakes one at a time!
Contact Info:
Jen 801-628-7513
Katie 801-497-6476
simplysweetbabycakes@gmail.com
Web/Blog: http://simplysweetbabycakes.blogspot.com
And they are on Facebook too!
Hope they’ll join twitter and the Utah Loves Cupcakes flickr group!
Mini’s Gourmet Cupcakes: Vanilla Cupcakes
I’m happy to give you my first cupcake spotlight for Vanilla Cupcake Week over here at Utah Loves Cupcakes!
I find it only appropriate to start with the vanilla cupcakes from Mini’s Cupcakes, since they were the first cupcakery here in Utah!
Let me also say that I really enjoy Mini’s. I love their committment to local, I love that they are expanding a bit (they have a second shop in Sugarhouse) and I honestly love, love , LOVE the size of their cupcakes! These cupcakes are right between a standard US mini and a regular size. Her pans come out of Europe and owner Leslie Fiet believes it is the standard size there. It’s about four good, and might I add delicious, bites!
Okay, so on to Mini’s vanilla cupcakes. See them below!
Aren’t they adorable! Mini’s offers two vanilla cupcakes. One is pink and one is blue! And catch their names…
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
and Pretty in Pink! How adorable, right!
Both cupcakes are identical, besides their decor. The cake is a Madagascar Vanilla Bean cupcake and the frosting is crème cheese! The Breakfast at Tiffany’s cupcake is topped with edible gems and the Pretty in Pink cupcake is topped with pink and clear sanding sugar I believe. (Honestly, I didn’t even realize that they were the same cupcake until this month! I wonder which one sells better? 
)
But to give you a better idea of what love and care goes into these cupcakes I asked Leslie Fiet, owner of Mini’s to tell me a bit more about them. She said,
“Mini’s Vanilla Bean Cupcakes are made from scratch, using Lehi Roller Mills unbleached flour, unsweetened applesauce, locally farmed eggs and dairy. We use a specially created professional bakery emulsion that adds a hint of citrus and butter undertones that enhance the Madagascar Vanilla. The result is a dense and very moist cupcake with a light vanilla taste, without that overly sweet artificial vanilla taste. A true vanilla cupcake experience not hidden under artificial flavorings. “
I have had this cupcake many times and here’s what I like about it.
*Size – again, you can’t beat this size of cupcake!
*Pretty factor (inside and out) The vanilla beans inside are really pretty and tell me quality ingredients are being used.
* Cream cheese frosting with the vanilla bean cupcake. I really don’t think you find this type of frosting with a vanilla cupcake. It’s a really nice pairing and I think it’s what makes Mini’s vanilla cupcake different than the others.
I’ll admit I’ve had some hesitations with this cupcake. The first time I tried it felt as if it were on the drier side, I thought this might be because of the beans. (don’t vanilla beans dry out cakes?) But then I kept trying it, and it’s been moist every time since. (must have just been that one time…) And each time I get it now, I appreciate the taste and quality more and more.
Do I recommend buying this cupcake and trying it out for yourself? You betcha!
Quick Facts to Remember:
Mini’s Cupcakes
Name(s): Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Pretty in Pink
Flavor Category: Vanilla
Cake: Madagascar Vanilla Bean
Frosting: Cream Cheese
Filling: None
Topping: Edible Gems/Sanding Sugar
Size: Mini (between US Mini and US Standard Size, about 4 good bites)
Price: $2.25 each
Should I buy it/try it? Yes
Have you tried this cupcake? How did you like it?
Mini’s Cupcakes
Web site: http://www.mini-cupcakes.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/miniscupcakes
Flickr Photostream
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What makes a good vanilla cupcake good?
I’m bout ready to kick off vanilla cupcake week tomorrow! So before I start feeding my content, photos and opinions to you, let me ask you this question:
What makes a good vanilla cupcake good?
(PS: Can you guess where this vanilla cupcake is from without clicking on the link?)
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