WASHINGTON DC, DISTRICT OF CUPCAKES

This past weekend, I visited my friend in Washington, D.C. She was nice enough to accompany me in my quest to visit the essential cupcakeries of the capital. We made 3 stops.

First stop-Hello Cupcake in Dupont Circle. You think puppies and babies are cute? Well, this place beats those as most adorable. The entire bakery is surrounded by a floral pink and brown design. They even have a delivery truck with the SAME design. I wish they delivered to NY. Anyway, I had a “Prima Donna” cupcake which was a chocolate cupcake with strawberry frosting. The frosting was a little bit too sweet for me, but otherwise it was really yummy. It was a good combination-reminded me of Neapolitan ice cream (minus the vanilla). It was a decent size for the $3 price tag.




                                        

Second stop-Baked and Wired in Georgetown. This place has a totally different feel than any other bakery. It is more like a small, coffee shot suitable for studying or reading. Although the décor is tranquil, it definitely does not mean that their cupcakes are too. They had so many interesting options like Pretty Bitchin’, Razmanian Devil, Smurfette, and Vanilla Latte. After quite the predicament, my heart told me to choose The Unporked Elvis”. Best decision of my life. It was a banana cupcake topped with peanut butter frosting and drizzled with chocolate. All my favorite things combined into one cupcake. It was an expensive cupcake at $3.85 but it was huge-enough for two servings and worth every penny.

Third and last stop-the infamous Georgetown Cupcake. The line was reminiscent of the original Magnolia Bakery. It was out the door and very slow moving. They need to work on their service. A local Washington DCer that I had met the night before insisted that I get the red velvet cupcake, and, I did. The cupcake came out to an odd $3.03-I would’ve understood if it was $3 or $3.05, but $3.03? Can’t they even if out just like every other place? Anyway, back to the important stuff. The  perfect puff of cream cheese frosting that topped the cupcake was absolutely delicious, but the cake was a bit dry. Still, I was happy with my cupcake decision.

Washington D.C. may be the country’s capital but NYC is still the Cupcake Capital. Which city can beat us? I’ll just have to wait and see. Country Cupcake Tour to be continued….


Peace, love, and cupcakes
Michy