While my sweet tooth is quite controllable I do indulge in the sweet stuff on occasion. Back in my fashion diva days I was introduced to the Magnolia cupcake.
It was all the rage for birthdays on Madison Avenue. Somehow there was little or not caloric guilt involved in downing a few pink cupcakes--so different from eating a piece of cake? As you can see the logic failed me, but I did like the cupcakes.
The cake part is moist and rich--especially the chocolate. I admit I shave off about half of the icing. Otherwise I get a sugar high and my teeth start to ache. The best part of these cakes it the size. They are simply adorable and so very feminine. That's why they are a hit.
The actual bakery is less than fabulous. It's small and the staff is decidedly ungirly (actually they look a little butch to me). I don't like having to fetch my own cupcake either. That's the current system and there's no place to eat said cake once you purchase it. Better to have your assistant pick them up with a tea and bring them back to the office.
Oh if I only had an assistant.
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