This particular cupcake is from Starbucks. I wouldn't reccommend them if you're going simply for the sake of getting a cupcake, because their specialty is in their drinks and not their baked goods. If you happen to be in Calgary around the Kensington area, go to Crave Cupcakes and get one there... the cupcakes are to die for. As far as I know, Crave Cupcakes is in Calgary only, but they are building a store in Edmonton, which is pretty exciting. However, I have seen a different store here also called Crave Cupcakes, but they're unrelated. By accident, I discovered the place in Uptown Park. I went inside to check it out... the stores look completely different and the cupcake designs are quite opposite. I tested out a cupcake, and they're pretty good, but not quite as magical as the Calgary Crave!
Red velvet cake, as I have come to believe is more of a southern thing. I've tried researching the history, but as it is with baked goods, everyone wants to lay a claim to the original recipe. There's lots of debate over the origins of red velvet cake, but whichever history you choose to believe, it's pretty darn delicious!
Red velvet, for those who don't know, is a very moist cake most commonly served with cream cheese icing or buttercream. It doesn't always necessarily have a specific flavor, although it can be chocolate, vanilla or cinnamon flavored. All in all, a sweet and delicious treat, but probably not very healthy.
Happy Valentines Day Y'All. (:
Hope your day is as sweet as a cupcake!
--Lauren
Hi Lauren,
ReplyDeleteit's Ashley, your cousin.
That cupcake looks very good.