Fudge Frosting Vote 2010 at The Chocolate Dessert Cafe

When it comes to cupcakes most devote enthusiasts are very serious about their frosting.  I could honestly carry a conversation about cupcake frosting for well over an hour. I’d get into texture, ingredients, extracts, techniques…and don’t get me started on cupcake to frosting ratios!

Sheet of Cupcakes, Chocolate Cupcake (Lehi, UT)

For those just as nerdy as I am…you can head on over to The Chocolate Dessert Café now until 7 pm (or until supplies last) to cast your vote on which new fudge frosting they should use!

The Chocolate Dessert Cafe
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/

Phone: 801-224-7334

Learn more about The Chocolate and owner Ange in this great article in The Daily Herald.

Cookies and Cream Cupcake from The Chocolate Dessert Cafe in Orem

Cookies and Cream Cupcake from The Chocolate Dessert Cafe in Orem, Utah

I tried The Chocolate Dessert Cafe’s Cookies and Cream cupcake today (in mini form). I loved it!

This is the perfect midweek, mid-day snack! A mini (they call them baby cakes) cupcake from The Chocolate Dessert Cafe in Orem, Utah.

The cake was ultra moist today with their delicious chocolate flavor. Take a look at the top of the cupcake…and the ridge as I call it. It creates the coolest toothsome texture!

The frosting is ridiculously good! So comforting and smooth. Reminds me of a cookies and cream ice cream milk shake (from the BYU Creamery) but lighter!

To top it all off? A chocolate cookie crumb. Brings an extra crunch that creates balance between all the different textures going on in this mini cupcake.

price is awesome too! $1!

by the way peeps. it’s Wednesday, which means it’s LADIES NIGHT at The Chocolate.

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

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 cookies and cream cupcake I purchased on March 17, 2010 only. Opinions subject to change. ***

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 Dessert Cafe

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.

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The Chocolate always has fresh flowers! I love that about them.

Might I recommend a few things to order:

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The Lemon Curd Cupcake. (pictured above)

The Chocolate Dessert Cafe in Orem, Utah

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…

The Chocolate Dessert Cafe in Orem, Utah

They have cookies, tarts, brownies, strawberry shortcake and cake by the slice!

Another recommendation: Chocolate Caramel Cupcake. (MY FAVORITE!)
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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!

The Chocolate Dessert Cafe in Orem, Utah

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.

Mirror, mirror on the wall…

Chocolate Peppermint Cupcake from The Chocolate Dessert Cafe (Orem, Utah) (cropped)

Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who’s the fairest cupcake of them all!

I stopped by The Chocolate Dessert Cafe again today to pick up some mini cupcakes today for a Christmas party (The Chocolate calls them ‘babycakes’).

Of course, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to sample The Chocolate’s newest seasonal flavor: chocolate peppermint!

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 tastebuds beg for more chocolate. I loved it. I dare say I’d take this cupcake over my faved Williams-Sonoma Peppermint Bark.

I’m telling ya, friend. I hope you’ll have the chance to stop by Utah’s newest cupcake bakery and dessert cafe. You’ll be seeing lots more of my experiences at The Chocolate…so beware because it’s dangerously close to me! :)

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/

Learn more about The Chocolate and owner Ange in this great article in The Daily Herald.

The Chocolate Dessert Cafe now open in Orem!

The Chocolate Dessert Cafe (Orem, Utah)
Pineapple Coconut Cupcake in upstairs room of The Chocolate Dessert Cafe!

The Chocolate Dessert Cafe now has a storefront and is open! I went to an openhouse on Friday and fell in love! It is such a fabulous location and I couldn’t be happier for Ange!

Check it out stat!

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/

Learn more about The Chocolate and owner Ange in this great article in The Daily Herald.

Check back later this week for more pictures, reviews and fun!

My two favorite cupcakes from The Chocolate Dessert Cafe

Cupcakes from THE CHOCOLATE (Lehi, Utah)

Lemon Curd & Chocolate with Caramel Cupcakes from The Chocolate Dessert Cafe

The two best cupcake flavors at The Chocolate Dessert Cafe, in my opinion, are the Chocolate with Caramel and Lemon Curd cupcakes. I find them both very yummy. Salt and Caramel is a kicking combo. And I’ll do anything to get my hands on a great homemade lemon curd!

Speaking of The Chocolate. Owner Ange, is getting ready to open up a storefront. But in the meantime she is traveling around the country doing some bakery/cupcake research for her store. I think this is absolutely cool and smart! Check our The Chocolate’s blog for more information about her travels!
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Photo Tour: The Chocolate Cupcake Cart!

Going shopping this weekend? I am! I’m off to get a new phone {woot woot}! The Chocolate Dessert Cafe just opened up their cupcake cart in Orem’s University Mall a few weeks ago. I don’t know about you, but I’m so excited to hit up Nordies and a bakery in one stop!

Let’s take a closer look at The Chocolate’s Cupcake Cart!

The Chocolate Cupcake Cart (Orem, Utah)
wow…the gap is right by! how convenient!

Hum…what kind should we get? Let’s take a look at the menu:

Cupcake Menu at The Chocolate Cupcake Cart (Orem, Utah)
the menu lists ten cupcake flavors. also check out the menu on their web site. oh, what to choose? sometimes i just try all? {is that bad}

4-pack cupcake assortment at The Chocolate Cupcake Cart (Orem, Utah)

can’t decide on just one? well you shouldn’t have to…The Chocolate already has an assorted flavor pack of 4 cupcakes packed up for you! gosh they are smart!

Birthday Cupcakes at The Chocolate Cupcake Cart (Orem, Utah)

sometimes we go to the mall to buy a gift. and that can be hard. no fear: buy a cupcake with a candle that’s in it! all you need is a match!

Cute Cupcake Packaging at The Chocolate Cupcake Cart (Orem, Utah)
oh you aren’t buying a cupcake for a birthday? don’t worry: you can buy a single or multiple pack for any occasion. The chocolate even has some different packaging for various tastes and…

Fun cards for your cupcake gift at The Chocolate Cupcake Cart (Orem, Utah)

you can choose a card that says “thank you”, “congrats!” or nothing at all cause The Chocolate knows that sometimes you have the perfect message in mind!

Ribbons at The Chocolate Cupcake Cart (Orem, Utah)

you can also pick out a pretty ribbon. …i’ve got my eye on the green gingham!

Good things come in small packages sign at The Chocolate Cupcake Cart (Orem, Utah)
gosh, good things really do come in small packages! i think your special one will love your cupcake gift!

Single Cupcakes at The Chocolate Cupcake Cart (Orem, Utah)

gosh, after putting so much thought into a cupcake for a friend. I think you’ll deserve one for yourself! These lovely cupcakes are flavored vanilla with lemon curd, chocolate and red velvet! Eat away.

Refridgerator at The Chocolate Cupcake Cart (Orem, Utah)

you like your cupcakes cold? (i know there are people out there that do!) well no fret, they’ve got a cute little refrigerator!

what else can you get at The Chocolate’s Cupcake Cart?

Mini Chocolate Cake at The Chocolate Cupcake Cart (Orem, Utah)
i like their sugar cookies. how bout a mini cake? (it’s not a cupcake but i think they are cute) see some more of their work in this photo gallery.

You should know that The Chocolate takes custom orders. (In fact they’ve got a great catering business going on!) So you can just drop on by the cart and tell them what type of cake or cupcakes (or better…both) you want! You can pick your order up right at The Chocolate’s Cupcake Cart or they can deliver it to you anywhere in the Salt Lake and Utah County Area! WOW!

The Chocolate Cupcake Cart (Orem, Utah)

Gosh! What a cool thing!

Be sure to keep up with The Chocolate on their blog . You’d be good to read the FAQ too. They are a commercially-licensed, scratch bakery using only the finest ingredients, including top quality cocoa, Meadow Gold dairy, Lehi Roller Mills flour, and Madagascan vanilla. Get to know them better, some good stuff is in there!

Also, I highly recommend their Lemon Curd Cupcake!

Breaking Cupcake News! – The Chocolate Cupcake Cart at University Mall!

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The Cupcake Cart official opens next Tuesday, April 21!
Stop on by while you’re shopping and grab a cupcake! I love that Utah now has a cupcake cart!

The Chocolate Dessert Cafe will also be opening another cart at Fashion Place mall towards the end of May. I’ll give you more details about flavors and prices soon. As for now I’m assuming it’s their current menu.

Utah Loves Cupcakes Valentine Gift Guide

Unless you are a super awesome planner–you haven’t purchased your Valentine’s Gift! No fret, Utah Loves Cupcakes is here to help!

So…if you live in Utah…and..want to buy cupcakes in Utah…and…you are kind enough to give cupcakes as Valentine’s gifts then check this out:

Cupcake Chic (Springville)

Valentine's Day cupcakes

Order special valentine cupcakes in flavors like red velvet, strawberry vanilla, choco vanilla, choco coconut! Cupcake Chic is offering a variety of size for your liking and budget:

Box of 12 – $25

Box of 6 – $13

Box of 4 – $9

Box of 2 – $5.50

Get your order in by Friday at noon. The Cupcakes will be at all locations through the weekend and Brambles Boutique in Provo (their newest location) will have the cupcakes packaged in pink gift boxes now through Saturday. Delivery available, local cost is $5 (Payson – Orem) and $10-$15 long distance, depending on location.

Mini’s Gourmet Cupcakes (SLC)


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Here’s what they offer:

A box of six cupcakes in these flavors:

Cherry chocolate (Dark chocolate cake, cherry inside, chocolate ganache, and chocolate dipped cherry), valentine decorations (vanilla and chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting), and straberry and cream(Fresh strawberry cake, fresh cream topping, chocolate dipped strawberry on top)

Now it get’s better. Mini’s offers a packaged deal that includes the six cupcakes plus a Valentine’s floral arrangement from Roots. Flowers and Cupcakes! …now we are talking! Cost is $49.99

if you just want the box of six cupcakes, the price is $15

Mini’s will deliver on Friday, February 13 to any downtown location. (Standard delivery charge applies) You can also pick up your orders Friday or Saturday. Remember though, everything must be pre-ordered! So call them now!

So Cupcake (SLC)


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Be so tasty for your Valentine, don’t forget to place an order by Thursday, February 12th, to receive a 10% discount.

On February 14th, Artichockes and Company will be at So Cupcake offering special flower arrangements to go with your cupcake order! So Cupcake Mini Dozens will also be available at their store on Valentine’s Day!

Linger Floral Artistry is also offering a Valentine’s Day Special of any of their floral arrangements with a dozen Mini So Cupcakes. Order Here.

The Chocolate (Lehi)

Vanilla Cupcake by THE CHOCOLATE (Lehi, UT)

Valentine’s Cupcakes – 1.69 each or $19/dozen

Dear Lizzie (Highland)

Dear Lizzie (Highland, Utah)

Pre-order their pretty cupcakes decked out in Valentines colors two days in advance and recieve a 14% discount.

Primrose Retreat (Spanish Fork)

Primrose Retreat - Spanish Fork, Utah

Six Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cupcakes in a decorative box for $20. Or how about a treat with a bonus? Treat the younger Valentines in your life to a pink hot chocolate and a pink cupcake while they get a manicure. The package costs $10.

The Sweet Tooth Fairy (Provo)

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Cupcakes for $2.25 each, include a personalized message to the cupcakes and get them for $3 each

Flour Girls and Dough Boys (American Fork)
Beach Bum Colada Cupcake - Flour Girls & Dough Boys Artisan Bakery & Cafe - American Fork, Utah

Give your sweetie a giant cupcake in  a gift box for $3.29 each

Dippidee (American Fork)

Valentine's Cupcakes from Dippidee in American Fork, Utah

Say “I love you” with a dozen roses–cupcake style. Each cupcake $3.49, minimum order of 6 cupcakes

Cutsie Cakes (Layton)

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Davis/Weber County peeps place orders by Friday morning at 10 am for Saturday delivery with free delivery for a minimum order of a dozen cupcakes at $26/dozen. Call directly at 801-560-1285 or email amberlynn[at]cutsiecakes.com

Yeah, this is a new cupcakery…more info coming!

Les Madeleines (Salt Lake City)

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Order the special Vegas Baby Cupcake – a vanilla cupcake with red hots in the middle! Prce: $2.25. Call now to place your Valentine’s order.

Diva’s Cupcakes and Coffee (Salt Lake City)
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Regular cupcake flavors adorned in Valentine’s colors and sprinkles. Order by Friday at 1 p.m.

If there are some other cupcakeries/bakeries that I missed…by all means leave a comment!

SugarRush (Sandy)

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Order a special Valentine’s Box with regualr size chocolate cupcakes with vanilla buttercream, rolled in red and chocolate sprinkles, with hearts, hugs and kisses. All boxed up in a red satin ribbon. Box of 12 – $25 or Box of 6 – $15. Order before February 13.

Happy Valentine’s Cupcake Giving!

Valentine Cupcakes at THE CHOCOLATE

chocvalentineOkay…another plug for giving cupcakes as a valentine gift. If you live in Utah, you have plenty of places to buy a cupcake for a Valentines gift.

If you live in Lehi or anywhere near try buying some from The Chocolate! Here’s the pricing and info listed on their blog:

Valentine’s Cupcakes- $1.69 each or $19/dozen

Any of our Cupcakes or Babycakes will say “I love you,” and
your sweetheart will definitely say “thank you!”

Be sure to check out the rest of their Valentine specials, including another cute pix of a vanilla valentine cupcake!

So will you be giving a cupcake for Valentine’s Day?

Tuesday Tips from THE CHOCOLATE

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Every Tuesday, THE CHOCOLATE offers a baking tip! Lucky us, right?

The last two weeks we’ve learned about butter, today it’s on substitutions.

Check it out here! You’ll learn lots!

New Bakery in Lehi Utah – THE CHOCOLATE

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Um yeah!

I recently discovered THE CHOCOLATE: A Dessert Bakery in Lehi.

Immediately I was intregued by the name. Chocolate, ey? Then after falling in love with the brown and olive color combination with simple lines and circles I was hooked. Then I browsed through THE CHOCOLATE’s Web site, which I might add, is probably the one of the better bakery/cupcakery sites out there. It’s chocked full of menu with clear pricing, catering info, contact links, photo gallery and a freakin FAQ.

Gosh, I hadn’t even tried the cupcakes yet!

But wait, it gets better. I discover that Ange, the owner, uses local and um..imports her chocolate from Switzerland!

This isn’t the last you’ll hear of THE CHOCOLATE…because I had the pleasure of trying her cupcakes today! So more to come.

In the meantime, browse the site, add her blog to your feed and try her goodies for yourself!

FYI: THE CHOCOLATE opened it’s doors mid November and is set to open a store front early this year!