Cupcake GENIUS- Cupcake Construction Co.

Believe it or not, the Google ads I placed on my own blog just directed me towards CUPCAKE GENIUS!!!

I don’t even know how to describe this cupcakery!  Though it certainly doesn’t do the idea justice, I’m going to call this the Burger King version of cupcakes (i.e. Have it Your Way).

The Cupcake Construction Company meshes together the idea of building your own cupcake with the convenience of delivery and the excitement of a cupcake party!

You can either call ahead and have the cupcakes pre-assembled with your choice of Foundation (cake flavor), Interior (filling), Roof (frosting), and Luxury Amenity (toppings) OR you can have the Cupcake Construction Co come to your location and host a cupcake PARTY!!!  That’s right…CUPCAKE PARTY!!!!  All of your guests can assemble their OWN cupcakes the way THEY want them!  GENIUS!!!

I love it!  I love it all!  I love the concept.  I love the branding.  I LOVE that pop rocks is a topping!  HELL YES!!!

You can guarantee that I will be placing an order for these cupcakes shortly.  The main question is- what will i order?  Strawberry cupcake with Bavarian Cream filling, cream cheese frosting and pop rocks?  Sounds like a winner to me!!!

You can find Cupcake Construction Company on Twitter, Facebook, or call them at 913-957-1718.

Bakery Review: Cupcake a La Mode

I just tried Cupcake a La Mode in Leawood, KS for the first time, and I hate to be a hater, but these cupcakes just didn’t do it for me.

Let’s look at the positive first- these cupcakes are gorgeous!  This adorable little bakery really makes you want to order one of every single cupcake.  They all have a signature look and certainly give you more of a “gourmet cupcake” feel than “birthday cupcake.”  The bakery itself couldn’t be more inviting.  They sell cupcake shirts, jewelry and other cute gifts in the front of the store, and I had to restrain myself from buying the cupcake necklace!

Now, on to the taste test…
Despite the appealing appearance and creative names, they basically have 2 cupcakes.  Every cupcake is either chocolate or vanilla and the only thing that changes is the frosting.  Since I’m not a frosting girl, that is pretty disappointing.  That being said, my soon-to-be nephew happened to LOVE all of the cupcakes.  When he was chowing on the Peanut Butter cupcake, I asked him what it tasted like and he said “Good.”  There you have it- 3-year-old approved!  If you dig frosting, then you would love this bakery.

I will also say this- the PB&J cupcake seriously tasted like PB&J- they have that flavor spot on.  The Stuffed French Toast tasted more like a cinnamon streussel, and the Raspberry Lemonade just tasted jaw-lockingly sweet.

Unsatisfied, I’m still on the hunt for the BEST CUPCAKE EVER….