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10 Cupcake Shops Taking Dessert To The Next Level

10 Cupcake Shops Taking Dessert To The Next Level

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First there was Magnolia Bakery in New York City that got the whole country hooked on the red velvet cupcakes after being featured in “Sex and the City.” Next came shops such as Crumbs and Sprinkles and before you knew it, cupcakes were showing up as desserts on the menus of gourmet restaurants. These 10 “cupcakeries” are rapidly gaining popularity. Here are 10 cupcake shops taking dessert to the next level.

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Georgetown Cupcake, Washington, D.C.

Georgetown Cupcake began as a humble, sister-and-sister-owned bakeshop near the Georgetown University campus, where students would get their late-night sugar fix. Today, the store has five locations. It’s a beloved go-to for catered events such as baby and bridal showers and holidays, boasting indulgent flavors such as cherry cheesecake, chocolate salted caramel and gluten-free lava fudge.

Source: GeorgeTownCupcake.com

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Crave Bake Shop, Lake Oswego, Oregon

Crave is a 100-percent gluten-free bakeshop but you’d never know anything was missing from the cupcake batter. Its menu rotates daily but some standout options include hot chocolate, almond peake & Neapolitan, vanilla salted and African yam.

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Polka Dot Bakeshop, Charlotte, N.C.

There’s nothing like cool cupcake frosting on a hot North Carolina day. This certified kosher bakery is known for frosting with that perfect fluffy-but-creamy consistency, and gourmet, multi-part flavors such as the cranberry-orange cupcake with cranberries baked in, topped with orange-zest buttercream.

Source: PolkaDotBakeShop.com 

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Atlanta Cupcake Factory, Atlanta, Ga.

The Atlanta Cupcake Factory isn’t afraid to get playful with ingredients, and it pays off. Its offerings include Kentucky bourbon cream-cheese frosting, or their sugar cookie cupcake with browned butter, rosemary and pine-nut frosting. Frosting is usually handset in decorative forms with fresh toppings.

Source: TheAtlantaCupcakeFactory.com

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Union General Store, Clarkston, Mich.

Don’t let the sterile-sounding name fool you: this is the most magical general store you’ve ever walked into. And there’s nothing general about it. Shoppers leave with everything from designer soaps to classic children’s toys and finally, the signature cupcake — The Delish. It’s chocolate cake with homemade caramel-and-truffle filling and salted caramel and chocolate icing.

Source: UnionGeneralStore.com 

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Goodie Girls, Glendale, Calif.

Goodie Girls founder Annette Starbuck was a Cupcake Wars Kentucky Derby episode winner, and for good reason. She generously tops her fluffy cupcakes with heavenly, creamy frosting and perfectly chosen toppings. Don’t miss the Scottie cupcake with vanilla oat cake, tart raspberry honey filling and whiskey frosting topped with toasted oats and raspberry sauce.

Source: TheGoodieGirls.com 

 

 

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Rocket Girl Treats, New Orleans, La.

Any bakeshop that opens in this city must know its cupcakes need to be as festive as its people, the music and the town itself. Rocket Girl Treats is up for the challenge. Decorative and delicious cupcakes include the heart bananas Foster with banana cake, caramel and rum filling, cinnamon nutmeg butter cream frosting and a caramel drizzle.

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Alaska Cake Studio, Anchorage

If you didn’t think of Anchorage as a culinary destination, you will after checking out Alaska Cake Studio’s creations. Chef Will, the shop’s owner, was featured on Food Network’s “Food Finds” and whips up fanciful treats such as lemon lavender and vanilla cherry chip, and chocolate merlot cupcake.

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Rocket Girl Treats, New Orleans, La.

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Sweet Mandy B’s, Chicago, Ill.

Sweet Mandy B’s has a charming retro look with a lot of pastel-colored frosting and antique furnishings. Diners get to decorate their own cupcakes with sprinkles, candy flowers and more. Flavors change with the seasons. During the fall, try the pumpkin cake with caramel frosting.

Source: SweetMandyBs.com 

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Cupcake Royale, Seattle, Wash.

Cupcake Royale was the city’s very first cupcake café and the first bakeshop outside of New York to exclusively serve cupcakes. You’ll find coffee-oriented treats like the tiramisu cupcake with vanilla buttercake, marscapone whipped frosting with a coffee reduction, and a cocoa-powder topping.

Source: CupcakeRoyale.com