December 11, 2012
There’s a new cupcakery in town: Crumbs Bake Shop, cupcake baker to the stars, now open in Rittenhouse Square on 18th Street and Moravian in the former Leehe Fai spot. With our more than 50 varieties baked fresh daily and a new cupcake of the week every Monday, Crumbs offers crack-like cupcakes so tasty it’s [...]
Read more»April 10, 2012
Think you have all the right ingredients to be crowned winner at Philly’s ultimate bake-off? Then show us your sweet stuff, as Philabundance and PYT join forces again for a Cupcake Smash, Saturday, April 28. Drawing inspiration from PYT’s creative menu of goodness (think Krispy Kreme burgers with chocolate dipped bacon), all bakers, amateur and [...]
Read more»April 15, 2011
There are almost a million people in the Delaware Valley who face hunger every day. Help Philabundance fight that statistic, at the Cupcake Smash baking competition Saturday, April 30, 2-6 p.m. at PYT in the Piazza at Schmidts. Philabundance is challenging the Philadelphia area’s cupcake bakers to create cupcakes inspired by the burgers on PYT’s [...]
Read more»October 15, 2010
Philly’s sweetest boutique, Brown Betty, is celebrating its sixth birthday by giving back. In exchange for a $3 donation to Feeding America from Brown Betty’s Facebook page, you’ll a free birthday cupcake on Wednesday, October 20. Show proof of your donation at Brown Betty Dessert Boutique in Northern Liberties (1030 N. 2nd St.) or either [...]
Read more»July 30, 2010
Whipped Bakeshop, a Fishtown bakery that specializes in seriously artsy baked goods, was awarded the title of Best Cupcakes in Philadelphia in this year’s Best of Philly. And to celebrate, they want you to stop in for a free bite. This Saturday, July 31st, swing into Whipped Bakeshop for a free CakeCup… you heard me. [...]
Read more»July 7, 2010
We all know New York has the famous Magnolia Bakery, often featured as Miranda’s guilty pleasure in Sex and the City; and L.A. is proud that their popular Sprinkles Cupcakes are feeding the Hollywood stars. Well, Philadelphia also has its claim in these delicious, sugary treats. Hello, Philly Cupcake! Philly Cupcake from the outside looks [...]
Read more»October 28, 2009
Earlier in the week, we featured some of the Phillies-themed confections that area bakeries are offering as a way to celebrate our boys in red and white. We got an email late yesterday from our friends at Whipped Bakeshop (after operating out of borrowed and rented commercial kitchens for the last couple of years, they [...]
Read more»October 26, 2009
Looking for a way to celebrate the Phillies NLCS win and subsequent trip to the World Series that doesn’t involve greased lamp posts and a massive hangover? May we suggest a nice red-and-white cupcake instead! Bakeries all over town are doing their part to keep the fan fervor going by producing a number of Phillies-themed [...]
Read more»October 21, 2009
10 Arts has caught Phillies fever! Pastry Chef extraordinaire Monica Glass is doing special edition Phillies red velvet cupcakes. They’re topped with luscious cream cheese frosting and a red “P.†They’re part of a mini-cupcake dessert trio, available at both lunch and dinner. 10 Arts [Gophila.com]
Read more»October 20, 2009
Congratulations to Zoë Lukas and her husband (and uwishunu alum) Brennen Lukas on the impending opening of the brand new Whipped Bakeshop storefront in Fishtown. The store will open tomorrow, selling a changing selection of individual cupcakes as well as La Colombe Coffee. A variety of custom desserts, including cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, can be [...]
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