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The Chocolate Dessert Cafe – Valentine’s Giveaway {Now Closed}

This giveaway is now closed. The winners are ARI (#67), Kerianne (#150), Jenny Jenkins (#175) and Carina (#217). Congratulations! An email has been sent to you from utahlovescupcakes(at)gmail(dot)com. Please respond before Monday at noon and  I will then let you know how to receive and redeem your gift cards. Thanks to everyone who entered and keep your eyes peeled for more cupcake fun and more giveaways.

Hear ye, hear ye. Saint Valentine is set to arrive in t-minus eight days. Whether your sweetheart loves chocolate, wants a big wet kiss or you’re one who has yet to be struck by the power of Cupid…I’ve got the goods to put you in that Valentine’s mood.

The Chocolate Dessert Cafe is one of my very favorite local bakeries here in Utah. I know this bakery like the back of my frosting-filled hand. It just so happens it is on the morning commute and often ends up being an afternoon stop. To celebrate Valentine’s, I’m bringing you a week full of posts in hopes that you’ll see The Chocolate Dessert Cafe as I see it. I hope you’ll join me in a gluttonous week of delicious @TheChoco posts.

I’ll be sharing practically every item on their menu, talking you on a virtual walk through their winding staircases and rooms through the cafe, and giving you a slice (quite literally) of the vision and growth of The Chocolate Dessert Cafe’s concept. It will be all buttercream, whipped cream, hot chocolate, cake, cupcakes, tarts and brownies from here on out. So prepare yourself. Pull on those stretchy pants and grab a glass of milk cause it’s about to get real.

I’m happy to announce that The Chocolate’s annual Cake by Candlelight event begins this week. From Febraury 10-14 The Chocoalte Dessert Cafe will host a romantic night where you can eat their cake and desserts in an ultra-romantic ambiance of candelight. I don’t think it gets more Valentine-sie than that, folks.

So get ready, get ready to oogle and aww and freak out a bit over The Chocolate Dessert Cafe’s creations all week long. Real quick: I can’t go a post without giving a shout-out to my favorite cupcake made by The Chocolate: the Caramel Chocolate cupcake! I could speak volumes about this cupcake, especially its frosting. But let’s get this giveaway going. Enter now. Details only a picture away!

The best news is that four lucky Utah Loves Cupcakes readers will win a $25 Gift Certificate to The Chocolate Dessert Cafe.

To Win a $25 Gift Certificate to The Chocolate Dessert Cafe:
Visit The Chocolate Dessert Cafe’s website and leave a comment on this post telling me what you’d order off their menu.

Bonus Entries:
1. “Like” The Chocolate Dessert Cafe on Facebook. Leave a comment letting me know you did so.
2. Follow @TheChoco on Twitter. Leave a seperate comment on this post letting me know you did so.
3. “Like” Utah Loves Cupcakes on Facebook. Leave a separate comment letting me know you did so.
4. “Like” Project Domestication on Facebook. Leave a separate comment letting me know you did so.
5. Follow @DomesticBecky on Twitter. Leave a separate comment letting me know you did so.
6. Share the link to this giveaway post on your Facebook page. Leave a separate comment letting me know you shared the link to this giveaway.
7. Tweet about this giveaway. Make sure the link to this giveaway post and my Twitter handle @DomesticBecky are included . Leave a separate comment letting me know you tweeted the fun!

The giveaway is open until Saturday, February 11 at 10 pm, MST.
The giveaway is only open to Utah residents or those who will be in Utah between February 13-18 and able to redeem their gift certificates in person at either locations of The Chocolate Dessert Cafe . Be absolutely sure to leave a current and valid email address with your comment(s). Four winners will be selected at random and announced on this post. If winner does not respond by Monday at noon, they will be emailed and given 24 hours before another winner is selected.

This giveaway is sponsored by The Chocolate Dessert Cafe.  All delicious treats photographed by me and all tasty opinions are my own.

February 6, 2012 Posted by | Giveaways, The Chocolate Dessert Cafe | , , , , | 228 Comments

Cupcake History Infographic

Many a day do I hear phrases like:
- “I am so surprised people like cupcakes.”
- “Who started this cupcake trend, anyway?”
- “Cupcakes are dead.”

…and of course many more.

I am continually surprised that so many people think cupcakes are just a trend, when in fact cupcakes have been around for such a long time.

I honestly believe that if a bakery or cupcakery has a wonderful, quality product, their cupcakes and their shops will continue to be open and serve many sweet-toothed customers.

Check out this infographic about the history of cupcakes. It dates back to 1796. Pretty cool. And it has some very interesting facts about the cupcake business. Here in Utah I continue to see lots of growth–most significantly in established cupcake shops opening up second and third locations.

Enjoy!
history of cupcakes
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PS…don’t think I’m around too much? Wrong. I’ve been super busy blogging on my Project Domestication blog and tweeting daily. I’d love to chat with you.

October 3, 2011 Posted by | cupcake trends, Running a Cupcake Business | , , , , | Leave a Comment

Flavor Review: Strawberry Vanilla from The Chocolate

Utah Cupcake Flavors Graphic

Strawberry Vanilla Cupcake from The Chocolate
Flavor: Strawberry Vanilla
Made of: Their popular Kitty-Katrina vanilla cake topped with melt-in-your-mouth strawberry buttercream and topped with a fresh blueberry for good measure.
Where: The Chocolate Dessert Cafe (both locations, though I think this is making a special appearance at the Orem store for just this weekend. I think it’s a staple in West Jordan.)
How Much? $2.25

June 30, 2011 Posted by | The Chocolate Dessert Cafe, Utah Cupcake Bakeries | , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Flavor Review: Salted Caramel Cupcake from Cupcake Chic

Utah Cupcake Flavors Graphic

It must be a caramel week for me. On Tuesday, I posted about the Caramel Pots de Creme on my personal baking blog and then today on Facebbok, I saw Trista, the owner of Cupcake Chic, post her June flavor of the month. Yes, Salted Caramel.

So what do I do? I seriously stop what I’m doing and drive over to get one. I’m such a hard sell, right?

Isn’t it pretty? The caramel flavor is really quite nice. The buttercream on top of the dark chocolate cupcake is made with a from-scratch caramel. Yum. The salt wasn’t as prominent as I expected. I’m looking for more of a sprinkle of real fleur de sel on top and highly increased amount of salt in a caramel, but maybe that’s just me. I’d describe this particular cupcake as more of a Dark Chocolate Caramel cupcake.

I love Cupcake Chic and am always so excited to try their new flavors. My absolute favorite flavor is Neapolitan and it’s my number one recommendation for Cupcake Chic cupcakes. They only bake it on Thursdays, so plan accordingly. Now that it is summertime they have s’mores (dark chocolate with a really cool marshmallow frosting and s’moresy stuff) and strawberry lemonade.

Right Cupcake Chic is  offering a free mini cupcake if you check in to Cupcake Chic on Facbook. Pretty cool.

Cupcake Chic
cupcakechicutah.com
facebook.com/cupcakechicutah
@CupcakeChic
727 East 1000 South (near the university mall right by pirate’s island)
Orem, Utah
801-607-2968

Hope you all have a bright, cheery and caramely weekend.

More Utah Loves Cupcakes posts about Cupcake Chic:
6 Favorites at Cupcake Chic’s New Orem Storefront
Cupcake Chic – Very Vanilla Cupcake (Review)
Purple Wedding Cupcake Tower
Birthday boy loves his cupcakes…
Want me S’more of this cupcake
Drive-Thru Cupcakes
Peanut Butter Cupcake by Cupcake Chic
Disappearing Cupcakes at Wedding Luncheon
Pumpkin Cupcake by Cupcake Chic

Here are some other posts about the greatness that is caramel:
Chocolate Caramel Chestnut Cake
Burnt Sugar Ice Cream
Dulce de Leche Duo Cookies
Caramel Cake with Caramelized Frosting (in cupcake form)
The cake I’m dying to make (Sweet n’ Salty Cake by Baked NYC)

*This is not a paid review, I simply love Cupcake Chic cupcakes and have little self control when I see a flavor I want to try. I purchased this cupcake myself.

June 3, 2011 Posted by | Cupcake Chic-Utah, Utah Cupcake Flavors | , , , , | 1 Comment

Get your Mini Cupcakes book signed next week!

Have you purchased your copy of Mini Cupcakes by Mini’s Cupcakes owner, Leslie Fiet?

Whether or not, you best head on to one of her book signings next week.

Thursday, March 24 at Mini’s Cupcakes downtown location. (15 E. 800 S. SLC) from 5-8pm.

Saturday, March 26 at The King’s English (1511 S. 1500 E., SLC) at 2 pm.

If you can’t make it, purchase online, here.

March 15, 2011 Posted by | Mini's Cupcakes, Utah Cupcake Events & Things to Do | , , , , , | 2 Comments

Kneaders introduces cupcakes to bakery line

The ever-growing Kneaders Bakery has added cupcakes to their line.

They’ve got four flavors for now: Red Velvet, Raspberry Lemon Truffle,  Boston Cream and Chocolate Peanut Butter.

I’m a huge fan of their bread, and food at their cafe and look forward to seeing how their cupcakes compare.

For more information visit kneadersbakery.com

 

March 15, 2011 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , , | Leave a Comment

Cupcake Question: What brings you back?

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Cupcakes and more treats from Blue Lemon Bistro in Highland, Utah.

What makes you a repeat customer at a cupake bakery?

There are several reasons a cupcake lover returns back to a certain cupcakery/cupcake bakery. But what is it for you? Be honest. What makes you a repeat or rather, a loyal customer? It could be a number of things.

Obviously you have to like the cupcake. But it’s more than that. Is it location, distance from your house, customer service, seating? Tell me, friends!

February 22, 2011 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , , , | 3 Comments

Cupcake Punch Cards: Are you motivated?

Cupcake punch card from Cupcake Chic (Orem, Utah)

A handful of Utah cupcakeries and cupcake bakeries offer the classic punch card. You know, “Buy 12, Get the 13th Free” and such. So let me ask you: Are you motivated by these type of incentives? Do you like them?

I for one love them. I’m {obviously} a frequenter of cupcake bakeries and enjoy a sweet reward for my loyalty. Chime in. I am very interested in your thoughts.

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Cupcake punch cards shown: top-Cupcake Chic in Orem and bottom-The Sweet Tooth Fairy (various locations in Utah)

February 8, 2011 Posted by | Running a Cupcake Business | , , , , , | 1 Comment

So Cupcake & Ice Cream Truck Deliver Birthday Parties

So Cupcake and  The Ice Cream Man Don Gansen merged on a project to bring Cupcake & Ice cream Trucks to Utah! I’m not sure what their routes are, but I do know that they host, or rather, deliver birthday parties. A fan of So Cupcake’s Facebook page gave this awesome testimonial:

“We had the Cupcake truck over our house for a birthday party!
It was so awesome !!!!!!
We heard them coming down the street with the Happy Birthday song playing !!
They pulled up to my house and gave out Cupcakes , Ice Cream and Party supplies.
This was the easiest way to have the kids party and the price was right !!!
The kids just loved it !!!!)
- Amber M.
West Jordan .

Check out more on So Cupake’s Facebook page.

February 3, 2011 Posted by | So Cupcake, Utah Cupcake Bakeries | , , , , , | 1 Comment

New Cupcake Bakery in South Jordan: Swirly Girls Gourmet Bakery

New Bakery Alert!

This time in the Daybreak area of South Jordan. It’s called Swirly Girls Gourmet Bakery! It sounds so fun and cute. I can’t wait to check it out.

It was opened last month by two friends, Debi Jensen and Amberleigh Farrell.

Here’s the story, straight from their site:

“The Swirly Girls are two awesome ladies! We both love being in the kitchen! It is our passion to put a little bit of love in each delectable creation we make.

Debi has been in the bakery business for over 25 years. It has always been her dream to open her own shop one day! Amberleigh has over 10 years experience in the catering and special events field. She learned to bake by spending time in her Grandmas’ kitchen!

We became friends when we moved into our Daybreak homes and immediately teamed up doing weddings and parties for friends! We hope you enjoy sharing our new passion with us and come check us out in the new Swirly Girls Gourmet Bakery!”

And their cupcake menu:

Cupcakes $2.35 ea  Half dozen  $13.50  Bakers Dozen $26.50

Cupcake Everyday Flavors:

Red Velvet, Peanut butter Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla Vanilla, Double Fudge, Lemon, Chocolate Vanilla,

Specialty Cupcake Flavors:

Raspberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Raspberry, Mint Chocolate, Toasted Coconut, Oreo, Apple Pie, Caramel & Chocolate, Cherry Chip

PS. Thanks for the tip Emily. Just saw it on your FB wall!

January 21, 2011 Posted by | Utah Cupcake Bakeries, Utah Cupcake News | , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

NEW: Sweeten the Deal Desserts

Another at-home cupcake bakery company just popped up on my radar. It’s called Sweeten the Deal Desserts.

 

They specialize in event catering for any occasion, and offer cupcakes, cakes, cookies and party favors. A few of their cupcake flavors have caught my eye. I’m especially interested in the Spice cake & penuche frosting.

Check out their menu and site.

Sweeten the Deal Desserts
$12/dozen
Phone: 801-856-8636
Email: sweetenthedealdesserts@gmail.com

January 4, 2011 Posted by | Utah Cupcake Bakeries | , , , , | Leave a Comment

Cupcake Truck to Roll Around SLC in 2011

I knew a cupcake truck would hit Utah soon. Heaven Cupcake, Utah’s first cupcake truck, launches official business on January 5, 2011. Details will be announced soon. In the meantime, check out their menu of flavors and learn more about their cupcake truck business with the links below.

Phone: (801)674-2326
Email: HeavenCupcake.SLC@gmail.com
Twitter Name: Heaven_Cupcake
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heaven-Cupcake/166263326733959
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/heaven-cupcake-salt-lake-city

January 3, 2011 Posted by | Utah Cupcake Bakeries | , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Mini Cupcakes Cookbook Releases March 2011!

Leslie Fiet, owner of Mini’s Cupcakes has written her first cupcake cookbook. It is set to be release March 2011!

I am beyond excited as Mini’s make some of the best cupcakes. It will be fun to try to bake them at home. Doesn’t the cookbook look adorable?

It’s 96 pages of pure cupcake cuteness!

From the inside flap:

“Mini Cupcakes specifies the finest ingredients, including Madagascar vanilla, dark Belgium chocolate, and organic fruits to create amazing mini cupcake creations. Combine great cake recipes, such as Key Largo Lime or Chocoholic, with filling recipes, such as banana cream or salted caramel. Add frosting and toppings, such as white chocolate ganache or margarita cream cheese, and you have endless combinations of rich and decadent goodness.

With tips for making, baking, and decorating, this cookbook offers perfect mini cupcakes, from Pretty in Pink and the Diva to Lemon Pie and the Mocha Latte. Part delicious cupcake, part tiny pieces of art, mini cupcakes are the perfect treat to satisfy your cravings or entertain in style.

Leslie Fiet is the owner of Mini’s Cupcakes in Salt Lake City, Utah’s first bakery specializing in gourmet cupcakes.

Zac Williams is a photographer and videographer specializing in food photography. He is also the author of French Fries and Little Monsters Cookbook.”

Pre-Order on Amazon now!


December 28, 2010 Posted by | Mini's Cupcakes, Utah Cupcake Bakeries, Utah Cupcake News | , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Happy National Cupcake Day!

Happy National Cupcake day to you all!

Chocolate Cupcake by Cupcake Chic at Coffee Pod (Provo, UT)

I hope you celebrate by visiting any one of Utah’s cupcakeries or bakeries that sell cupcakes. Be sure to visit my Utah cupcake locations page. I myself have stopped by my local cupcakery: Cupcake Chic and am current celebrating with coworkers!

If you know of any special events in Utah for National Cupcake Day, please leave them in the comments section.

December 15, 2010 Posted by | National Cupcake News, Utah Cupcake Events & Things to Do | , , , , | 1 Comment

Cupcake Wars Season 2: Airs Tonight!

Cupcake Wars Season 2 airs tonight!

Cupcakes are more than frilly frosting and sprinkles…they mean war, at least that is the case for the competitive Food Network show “Cupcake Wars.” Season 2 starts tonight,  Tuesday, December 7 at 10pm ET/PT.
Each of the 13 episodes will feature four bakers competing for a cash prize of $10k, and the opportunity to showcase their cupcakes at a themed event that has to do with the competition.
Episode Guide
Episode 1 (December 7): “Tree Lighting”
Sugar Bakery (East Haven, CT)
Crave Bakeshop (Portland, OR)
The Spot Gourmet (Glendale, CA)
Sweet Rachel Desserts (Los Angeles, CA)
Episode 2 (December 21): “LA Kings”
Mission Mini’s (San Francisco, CA) – I met Brandon at SF Food Wars: Mini Cupcake Clash in 2009.
Cakeology (Boston, MA)
Parties by Panahce (Los Angeles, CA) – They are down the street from my work. I didn’t know they made cupcakes.
Auntie Em’s Kitchen (Los Angeles, CA)
Episode 3 (December 28): “Hard Rock”
Bruce’s Bakery (Brooklyn, NY)
Cupcake and Cookie (Los Angeles, CA)
Mini Bakery (Los Angeles)
Sweet Freedom Bakery (Philadelphia, PA)
I was sad to not see any Utah bakeries on the list, but here’s hoping for later in the season or Season 3!
I hope you’ll tune in. I’m so excited.

December 7, 2010 Posted by | Utah Cupcake Events & Things to Do | , , , , | Leave a Comment

Holiday Extravaganza at Diva’s Cupcakes and Coffee

On December 11, 2010 Diva’s Cupcakes and Coffee will host a Holiday Extravaganza!

 

The event will last all Saturday long from 10 am-5 pm,  Santa will be there from noon until 3 pm. There will be cookie decorating for kids, food and of course, delicious cupcakes!

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!

December 6, 2010 Posted by | Uncategorized, Utah Cupcake Events & Things to Do | , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Seasonal Cupcakes at Mini’s Sound Spectacular

The way Leslie Fiet and her crew combine flavors in their miniature cupcakes is beyond me. All I know is that I love Mini’s cupcakes and can’t wait to try these seasonal flavors here for the holidays.

From now until December you can order:
* Pumpkin Chocolate Chip – chocolate chip cupcake frosted with creme cheese topped with chocolate chips
* Carrot Ginger – carrot ginger cupcake baked with brown sugar and frosted with cream cheese and topped with walnuts.
* Organic Fuji Caramel Apple – an apple spice cupcake filled with homemade caramel, frosted with creme cheese topped with a bit of caramel.

 

Mini’s Cupcakes
Web site: http://www.mini-cupcakes.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/miniscupcakes
Flickr Photostream
Become a Fan on Facebook!

December 3, 2010 Posted by | Holiday Cupcakes, Mini's Cupcakes, Utah Cupcake Bakeries | , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Christmas in full swing at The Chocolate

Come they told me pa-ra-pah-puh-pum….

That’s the music playing right now as I type from my favorite spot inside The Chocolate Dessert Cafe in Orem, Utah. I’m sipping some chamomile tea and snacking on the spicy, sweet n’ tangy seasonal molasses ginger cookie. I haven’t had it since the last holiday season and oh-how-I adore it. On my way out I’ll be picking up this holiday cupcake:

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The chocolate peppermint one. Here’s what I had to say about it last year when I first tried it:

“It was a delicious holiday flavor. It was a great balance of the chocolate and peppermint, paired perfectly. The peppermint was apparent, but not cheap nor strong. It cooled my mouth, yet made my taste buds beg for more chocolate. I loved it. I dare say I’d take this cupcake over my faved Williams-Sonoma Peppermint Bark.”

And speaking of peppermint bark…The Chocolate just introduced a new cookie: Peppermint Bark that is. I tried it and holy cow it is chewy.

The Chocolate has decked their halls and bakery cases with sweet treats for kids of all ages. Head on over. You’ll love it.

The Chocolate Dessert Cafe

9118 South Redwood Road
West Jordan, Utah

212 South State in Orem
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-11pm

**Ladies Night: EVERY WEDNESDAY from 8pm-11pm

Web: http://thechocolatedc.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thechoco
Twitter:http://twitter.com/TheChoco
Blog: http://www.thechocolatedc.com/blog/

More Utah Loves Cupake posts about The Chocolate Dessert Cafe in Orem, Utah:
Stylishly Sweet: The Chocolate Dessert Cafe Opens New Location in West Jordan
New West Jordan Location for The Chocolate Dessert Cafe
Brotherly Love at The Chocolate
New Cake and Cupcake Flavor at The Chocolate Dessert Cafe in Orem
Cookies and Cream Cupcake from The Chocolate Dessert Cafe
The Chocolate Dessert Cafe: Vanilla Vanilla Cupcake (Review)
Wednesday Night is Ladies Night at The Chocolate
The Perfect Cupcake Scene
Mirror Mirror on the wall (Peppermint Cupcake)
Photo Tour of The Chocolate Cupcake Cart at University Mall (Orem, Utah)
My Two Favorite Cupcake Flavors at The Chocolate

December 2, 2010 Posted by | The Chocolate Dessert Cafe, Utah Cupcake Bakeries | , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

2 Years of Delicious Utah Cupcakes

Hey there everyone!

It has officially been two years since I first started this blog. I can’t believe it! It seems like just yesterday I heard the news that The Sweet Tooth Fairy was opening, or that I made my first trip up to Mini’s Cupcakes for The Diva. Back then, Utah only had a handful of bakeries that sold cupcakes and really only one cupcakery. My how we’ve come a long way! This last year especially has been booming with new cupcake shops, cupcake news, events and flavors.

I feel so happy to be included in the deliciousness and hope that I contributed to the growth. Utah has some of the best cupcakes on Earth and I will continue to do my best to bring you the latest and greatest. I thank each of you for reading, commenting and being my friend. I have gained so much from this blogging experience: I’ve gotten to know wonderful bakery owners, fellow bloggers who I consider friends, and I got to do what I set out to do: get Utah on the map for cupcakes and support local business.

This month is dedicated to the second anniversary of Utah Loves Cupcakes! I’ll be sharing some favorite posts, new cupcake flavors, profiling bakeries, hosting giveaways for cupcakes and gifts and even announcing my favorite cupcakes of 2010!

Thanks for making my life so sweet!

-Becky

December 1, 2010 Posted by | Messages from Becky | , , | 2 Comments

Cupcake To-Go Packaging

One of the beauties of the cupcake is that it is easily transportable and a great on-the-go dessert. But depending on how your local cupcakery packages it for you, you may have some problems. The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe in Provo, Utah has definitely done cupcake to-go packaging right. Check it out:
Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcake from The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe (Provo, Utah)

Here we have the Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake cupcake from The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe.

I ordered it to go one day and was super impressed with how they packaged that cupcake up. It even included a fork and napkin–how kind! (Now I know what you are thinking, who needs a fork with their cupcake? Well dear, you do: if you are eating a giant cupcake from The Cocoa Bean. The Cocoa Bean realizes that and goes the extra step in giving their customers that fork.) It’s all in the details, friends…details!

Kudos to The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe!

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.

October 28, 2010 Posted by | The Cocoa Bean Cupcake Cafe, Utah Cupcake Bakeries | , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Vegan Halloween Treats – Cakewalk Baking Company

Cakewalk Baking Company in Salt Lake City and Bountiful, Utah has a couple Halloween promotions and events going on this month. Whether or not your all vegan, their treats are sure to please.

Square Pumpkins – Vegan Halloween Gift Box
Last day to Pre-order is today, October 26
$20

An amazing gigantic caramel apple, marshmallow ghosts, 2 kinds of special holiday Dillos, Halloween sugar cookie, peanut butter skull, and some assorted vegan Halloween candy are yours for only $20. We are now accepting pre-orders (pre-payment is required) until October 26th. Your gift box can be picked up at either the Salt Lake or Woods Cross location (please specify) October 28th-30th.

2nd Annual Vegan Families Halloween Party


For those of you with little ones, please check it out! There will be an all-vegan trick or trunk, games, crafts, potluck, play area, and movie. October 31st from 5:00 PM-8:30 PM at Dance Impressions Dance Studio: 455 West 200 North in Bountiful. Please bring a potluck dish to share, and a bag of vegan candy for trick or trunk. (Please no M&M/Mars or Nestle). Check out the details for RSVP-ing at http://www.veganfamilies.org

And, it’s not too early to mention that Cakewalk Baking Company sells vegan Thanksgiving Pies. See details on their site.

Cakewalk Baking Company

Salt Lake Store
434 S 900 E Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(Located next to Raincheck Payday Loans in front of Office Max)
Phone#
Hours:Tues-Fri: 12PM-8PM, Sat: 11AM-9PM
info@cakewalkbakingcompany.com

Twitter:  @cakewalkvegan

Woods Cross Store
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/

Other Utah Loves Cupcake posts about Cakewalk Baking Company:
Get thee over to Cakewalk Baking Company (Photo Tour)

October 26, 2010 Posted by | Cakewalk Baking Company, Utah Cupcake Bakeries, Utah Cupcake Events & Things to Do | , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Spider Halloween Cupcakes

These spider cupcakes by Sweet T’s Bake Shop in Spanish Fork, Utah are beyond adorable and perfect for any Halloween event.
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They are described as

The cupcake itself is an orange carrot cupcake that is dressed up with coconut, variety of spices and toasted walnuts. Then they are topped off with a mound of cream cheese frosting and a 100% edible fondant spider web and spider. I’d place your order in now.

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Sweet T’s Bake Shop
Spanish Fork
sweettsbakeshop.blogspot.com
Twitter: @sweettsbakeshop
Flickr

October 20, 2010 Posted by | Halloween Cupcakes, Holiday Cupcakes, Utah Cupcake Bakeries | , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Utah Cupcake Flavors: Butterscotch Dippidee Cupcake

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Flavor: Butterscotch Dippidee Cupcake

Made of: rich butterscotch nostalgia. Forget the dipped ice cream cone, grab this dipped butterscotch cupcake. It’s creamy, rich and unforgettable.

Where: Dippidee (American Fork, Utah)

How much: $2.30

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One of the best cupcakes I ate this summer was this butterscotch cupcake from Dippidee in American Fork. With one bite I was shot back into time; a time where I was begging my mom to give me change so I could bike over to Dairy Queen and get me a butterscotch Dilly Bar. Isn’t it crazy how a cupcake can do that? This cupcake is a delight. The cake itself is vanilla and the cream filling (a Dippidee specialty) is butterscotch. Then its topped with buttercream frosting and dipped in butterscotch! I’m warning you–it’s rich. But man, oh man, it is worth 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

***This review is based on Dippidee’s Butterscotch Cupcake from the American Fork location in July 2010 only. Disclosure – I received this cupcake from Dippidee without cost. The complimentary product does not effect the outcome of my review, will never influence the content, topics or posts made on this blog. Opinions subject to change…trust me, if I eat a bad cupcake I will tell you! ***

October 5, 2010 Posted by | Dippidee, Flavor Reviews | , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Guest Review: Decadent Temptation in Logan

Editor’s note: Let’s give a warm welcome for a very special guest author, Chef Whitney Olsen. Whitney hails from Logan, Utah. I met her via Facebook when I was perousing the Facebook page she runs, Logan Foodies. As much as I’d like, I can’t make it up to every opening of each Utah cupcakery. So I’m especially happy to hear Whitney’s thoughts about Logan’s first cupcake bakery, Temptation Cupcake. Thanks, Whitney!

Decadent Temptations
A review of Logan, Utah’s Temptation Cupcake

The Temptation Cupcake sign

My husband and I were some of the first customers to dash into Temptation Cupcake for their grand opening. It wasn’t just coincidence that we were there that day—we’d been stopping by their location every day for the previous two weeks, waiting for cupcakes to appear. We watched the counters with their clever (and cute) cupcake boxes go in, then the charming pink and brown tables, and a squashy brown couch. And then, at long last, Temptation Cupcake was open.

All cupcakes are not created equal. We’d had cupcakes from bakeries across the Wasatch Front, and we had high hopes for the one in Logan, where we live. We were not disappointed. We bought four cupcakes that first day: blueberry pie, cookies and cream, and two red velvet, (our wedding cake was red velvet). We started with the crimson-colored ones and each took a bite. We were in big trouble—this was good.

The pièces de résistance: Temptation cupcakes

Temptation Cupcake’s cake is moist and dense, but still fluffy, like the essence of an entire cake sits in the palm of your hand, like they have baked every ounce of cupcake that could possibly fit in their chocolate-brown paper baking cups. And instead of falling apart into tragic pieces when I take a bite, a Temptation cupcake drops just a crumb or two, as though to say, “Honestly? Come on, take a real bite!” The bakery often offers filled cupcakes, too, and the fillings only make the cake even more delightful. A smudge of raspberry filling, or key lime pie, or Bismark custard in every bite is a transcendent dessert experience.

Strawberry lemonade and red velvet cupcakes

And that’s just the cake. Temptation Cupcake’s frosting is a singular creation, whether in buttercream, cream cheese, or whipped cream. Temptation Cupcake’s frosting is fluffy. There is no other word for it. Piped into smooth spirals atop every cupcake, Temptation’s frosting is a whipped, airy confection—just the right amount of density, just the right amount of air.

Chocolate squared cupcakes

The spot

So they make a remarkable cupcake. What about the location? Temptation Cupcake is nestled in a small strip mall at 1010 North Main Street and has plenty of parking. Walking inside, a stylish, contemporary divider guides customers towards the counters surrounded by glass panes. Behind the glass, about a half-dozen bubblegum-pink bins organize cupcakes by flavor. Their chic wood floors and use of contrast (whites, pinks, and dark browns) throughout the establishment is attractive, and yet not too girly for the guys to stop in. Temptation Cupcake’s front of house is contemporary, cute, and cozy. There is a toy table for parents stopping in with children.

Bakery interior

Temptation Cupcake is owned and operated by a husband and wife duo, Derek and Taylor. Their two darling little boys are often at the bakery, rolling toy trucks across the floor in the play area, or helping to ring customers up. The cupcakes are creations by Derek, who Taylor says has a talent for cooking (Temptation Cupcake customers agree!), and who is the official cook in their household. (Though Taylor says she makes mean lasagna and tacos.) Derek bakes, and Taylor manages the storefront. Taylor knows her “regulars,” often by name, and can always tell customers which cupcakes are the regulars’ favorites. And boy, does she know her cupcakes. Every customer is treated to a full presentation of the flavors for that day—I feel like an honored guest at their decadent banquet every time I go in.

Taylor with a tray of Temptation cupcakes

The menu

Every day, Temptation Cupcake serves…
Vanilla Squared (vanilla cake/vanilla buttercream)
Chocolate Squared (chocolate cake/chocolate buttercream)
Black ‘n’ White (chocolate cake/vanilla buttercream)
White ‘n’ Black (vanilla cake/chocolate buttercream)
Coconut (light coconut or chocolate cake/coconut buttercream/shredded coconut)
Red Velvet (light chocolate cake/cream cheese frosting/tiny candy heart)
Chocolate Ganache (chocolate cake/chocolate ganache)
and the brand-new Signature (vanilla or chocolate cake/cream cheese frosting/silver baubles and mini chocolate chips)

Signature cupcakes

Past flavors include peach cobbler, s’more, blueberry pie, pina colada, cookies ‘n’ cream, key lime, candy bar, Bismark, (chocolate) peanut butter, raspberry cream, strawberry shortcake, cherry pie, chocolate mint, strawberry lemonade, and more! They also bake up great sugar cookies, and, if you’re lucky when you stop in, Cakesters, super-moist cylinders of cake dipped in Temptation’s signature chocolate ganache.

Bakery interior

Temptation Cupcake is a decadent, lovely place to be, and has all the things a good establishment needs—fabulous ambiance, service, prices, food, and location. Don’t miss it on your next trip to Cache Valley, or better yet, make a trip up just for that tempting cake and fluffy frosting.

Cushy couch and bakery interior

–M. Whitney Olsen, chef and instructor
Logan Foodies (Click here for Logan Foodies’ Facebook page)

About Whitney:
Whitney Olsen received her culinary degree from Johnson and Wales University in  2007, and works in the food industry as a research and development chef for a corporation headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is an instructor of English at Utah State University, and is working on her PhD in instructional technology and learning sciences. Her culinary passions include Chilean, Salvadoran, Italian, Thai, Chinese foods, and desserts (cupcakes included, of course), and her other loves are her husband, family, teaching, cooking, writing, camping, and traveling. She can be reached at whitney{dot}olsen{at}usu{dot}edu.

July 29, 2010 Posted by | Guest Posts, Temptation Cupcake | , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

6 Favorites at Cupcake Chic’s New Storefront in Orem

Cupcake Chic Cupcake shop and bakery in orem utah

Cupcake Chic has been open for nearly a week and I’ve already found my favorite things about the new cupcake bakery in Orem. Though the owners keep reminding me they are just in soft opening mode and there is much more coming, I can’t help but be excited by what they already have for me to enjoy. Here are the top six things I’m loving about Cupcake Chic.

6. Cupcake Mug – I love boutique items and non-edible cupcake gifts. They are a natural fit in a cupcake bakery.. Plus I’m an herbal tea lover and can already see myself sipping some chamomile in this cute mug.

Cupcake Mug at Cupcake Chic ( Cupcake Bakery in Orem, Utah)

5. Branding Detail/Pronunciation Window Sticker – Cupcake bakeries earn extra bonuses in the details. When you’ve got a storefront as a blank canvas, everything counts. I love how Cupcake Chic uses this window sticker to help customers know how to say their name properly. It’s also just cute and lets us know what is inside!

Cupcake Chic - Definition on Storefront window

4. Custom Cupcake Case – I wouldn’t expect anything less than a custom cupcake case from Cupcake Chic. I love the modern look of theirs and I want to get my hands on one of those trays—each cupcake fits so comfortably.

Cupcake Chic - Custom Cupcake Case (Orem, Utah)

3. Cupcake Bar – Seating is essential in a cupcake bakery. It transforms the old fashioned grab-n-go bakery to a place where you really want to hang out and enjoy a sweet dessert. Cupcake Chic has regular tables, but I’m keen to this cupcake bar. What a fun place to people watch. Don’t you love the modern and industrial-style chairs?

Cupcake Chic cupcake bakery in orem utah - cupcake bar

2. Flavor Menu & Schedule – I’ve got my favorite flavors at each cupcake bakery. The function of a flavor menu/cupcake schedule is to let customers know what flavors they can look forward to each day. Of course there are popular flavors that are available every day, but special flavors are only available certain days of the week–my favorite flavor, neapolitan is on the menu Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Props to Cupcake Chic for making a schedule. I also believe flavor menus encourage customers to try new flavors. I for one am looking forward to trying carrot ginger. I think that’s the only flavor I haven’t tried yet.

Cupcake Chic Flavor Menu - Orem Cupcake Shop in Utah

1. More accessable Cupcake Chic cupcakes - I love cupcake chic cupcakes. I’ve been waiting patiently for more than two years for them to open a storefront. I would travel to any coffee shop, boutique or event to get my fix. So to have these delicious treats so accessable–and in my home town–is wonderful.

Head on over to Cupcake Chic today!

Cupcake Chic
Address: 727 E. 1000 South, Orem, Utah
Phone: 801-368-9469
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/

Cupcake Chic on Urbanspoon

More Utah Loves Cupcakes posts about Cupcake Chic:
Cupcake Chic – Very Vanilla Cupcake (Review)
Purple Wedding Cupcake Tower
Birthday boy loves his cupcakes…
Want me S’more of this cupcake
Drive-Thru Cupcakes
Peanut Butter Cupcake by Cupcake Chic
Disappearing Cupcakes at Wedding Luncheon
Pumpkin Cupcake by Cupcake Chic

On my other blog, Project Domestication as of late:
Tuesdays with Dorie: Chewy, Chunky Blondies
Support Local: CSA with Jacob’s Cove
Lo Jolla Groves Restaurant (Provo, Utah) – Review

July 27, 2010 Posted by | Cupcake Chic-Utah | , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

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