Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Tuesday Tip: Not Your Ordinary Cake -- Top 3 Gourmet Cupcake Shops

(Southern Belle available at The Cupcakery)

Cupcakes are a current trend at weddings and events that are a HUGE hit. I like to think of them as a great alternative to having traditional cakes. I fell in love with gourmet cupcakes a few years ago on a weekend getaway to Vegas. While out shopping with a few friends we came across a little bakery where the sweet aromas left your mouth watering. We had to go inside to see what was baking. To our surprise, it was a bakery specializing in gourmet cupcakes – The Cupcakery! I felt like a little kid in a candy store. Between the 3 of us, we indulged in the Julius, Southern Belle (red velvet), Strawberry Lemonade, Strawberry Shortcake, and Lemonberry. They were ALL just as good as they smelled. I now love incorporating cupcakes into events as they are always fun and fabulous. Although I haven’t been to Vegas in a few years, I was able to have a few cupcakes here and there while visiting friends and family in Dallas, TX.

(The Cupcakery -- Las Vegas)


Here’s my top 3 Cupcake Shops:

The Cupcakery

2222 McKinney Ave. Suite 230

Dallas, TX 75201

Phone: 214-855-0003

AND their newest location in the Houston area is located at

9595 Six Pines Drive, #960

The Woodlands, TX 77380

Phone: 281-298-2889

I’m excited about their latest location being opened in the Houston area! Be sure to visit them if you’re ever out in The Woodlands area. You won’t be disappointed!

Ducked off in a little shopping center on Peachtree Road in Buckhead is Cami Cakes. I recently found out about Cami Cakes while vacationing in Atlanta, GA. I must say, I will definitely make a pit stop there on my next visit to Atlanta!

Cami Cakes

2221 Peachtree Road, Suite B

Atlanta, GA 30309

Phone: 404-748-4288

Located a few blocks from the Galleria in Uptown Park is Crave Cupcakes. I heard about Crave through a few friends’ Facebook post ranting and raving about how good this new little cupcake shop was. I had to try them out myself. I was NOT disappointed as the reviews of their tasty treats were absolutely correct. I enjoy having their Red Velvet and Strawberry Cupcakes.

Crave Cupcakes

1151-06 Uptown Park Boulevard

Houston, TX 77056

Phone: 713-62-CRAVE

Incorporate cupcakes into your next event and I’m sure they will be a huge hit!

Specially Yours,

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