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“Cupcaking’, as it has been coined, is the latest craze to take over the city. What could be better than having your cupcake and eating it too?
The Cupcakery
1034 St. Clair Avenue West
http://www.thecupcakeryTO.com
Displayed in the window is a cupcake tower along with a sweet and sexy dress form. Who can resist? Principessa is the ultimate girl treat of vanilla cake with pink frosting or go for pure indulgence with the Ultimate – chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and a caramel center. Whatever you decide you won’t be disappointed.
Eat My Words
300 Campbell Avenue, studio 300
http://www.eatmywords.org
Indulging while doing something great for someone else is just pure genius! Fair-trade, organic and locally sourced ingredients are used in the beautiful, gourmet cupcakes and all proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Place your order by phone or website and also check to see when the next booth will be set-up to purchase on the spot.
The Wedding Cake Shoppe
859 College Street
http://www.theweddingcakeshoppe.com
The name might suggest just weddings but that is not the case! You can certainly place a custom order but if you’re in the mood for a freshly baked cupcake and have time to sit and enjoy a latte, this is your place. Cupcakes are baked fresh everyday and some choices include Toasted Coconut, Red Velvet or Blueberry. Moist, soft cake and thick buttercream frostings make these cupcakes addictive.
Life is Sweet Cupcake House
2328 Queen Street East
http://www.lifeissweet.ca
With a name like this how can we refuse? Tucked away at the end of Queen St. East is this charming shop that feels like a cottage and is stocked with gifts and delicious cupcakes. Their signature flavour is Earl Grey with Mandarin frosting or you can try another unique flavour pairing like Mango tea with Lime frosting. Don’t fret, the usual chocolate and vanilla favourites are also available.
Lollicakes
559 Mt. Pleasant Road
http://www.lollicakes.ca
As if a cupcake couldn’t get any better, Lollicakes tops each of their cakes with a hand-painted, Belgium chocolate shape of your choice. And the choices are endless and available for everyone – nut, dairy, soy, sesame, wheat and gluten free and certified Kosher.
Sweet Bliss Baking Company
1304 Queen Street East
http://www.sweetblissbakingcompany.com
All natural and locally grown ingredients mixed together to give you Sweet Bliss. Delicious Red Velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are not too rich and not too light, but just right! Other homemade baked goods are available too. Check out the variety of jams or pick up some organic, fair trade coffee.
Flour
883 Eglinton Avenue West
http://www.flourstudio.com
What a brilliant combo – the flour we eat baked as cupcakes and the flowers we can take home to adorn our tabletops. Place a custom order or choose from the varied selection made daily on the premises. Other yummy desserts are available like fresh fruit tarts or pick up a cute gift for yourself or a hostess.
The Cupcake Shoppe
2417 Yonge Street
http://www.thecupcakeshoppe.ca
Toronto’s first on the cupcake scene is to blame for the cupcake craze! 100% nut free means no worries about allergies. Baked fresh daily on the premises but no need to skip out on the day olds, a great way to enjoy delicious cake and save a buck or two.
Bake: Dessert
2700 Dufferin Street, unit 11
http://www.bakedesserts.com
This is a family run business that sells to individuals as well as local gourmet retailers across the city. The focus is on gourmet looks with homemade taste. Nothing chemically or fake here, its real ingredients for a real treat.
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