Cupcake Kitschen

Ok, so it doesn’t have its own doors to welcome you into. just yet. But this bakery is gonna be epic. The creativity, passion and love that goes into every dessert demonstrates how seriously dessert should be taken. It’s a powerful experience to eat something so good you don’t want to share it. and this place nails it in just that way.
The delightful owner, Chrissy Carlino, will encourage you to venture into uncharted dessert territory. Check out the specialty cupcakes on her website, but make sure you’re prepared to be amazed. You may even drool a bit. Her specialties include the Steel Magnolia, Chocolate Chip Cookie, the Dude, and Beer and Pretzels (yes, ALL cupcakes.) I ordered a dozen, mixed cupcakes by email (nice ‘n easy) and had them delivered to me in the city. Little did I know how cheap they’d be, otherwise I’d have ordered more. When trying to choose my flavors, my jaw dropped as Chrissy described some of her creations. But I was even more shocked when she told me I could design my own cupcakes. meaning customized flavors: cake, icing, little extras like candied bacon, the whole shebang. That just blew my mind, so I went with a safe bet. I told her to surprise me.
Man, I wish I could eat 12 cupcakes in a day, but that might take all the fun out of it. That meant (unfortunately) I had to share my order of cupcakes, on the condition that everyone let me try a bite. Among my favorites were the Mint Oreo and the French Toast cupcakes. I also liked the amazingly rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup. From elaborate chocolate riches to simple vanilla, I was not disappointed by a single cupcake.
In placing my order, I also had a little time to get to know Chrissy’s cupcake philosophy and background. including former experience at Magnolia. and I learned she’s my kinda girl. She believes in cupcakes that both look AND taste amazing (that’s a treat, really.) Her rule of using only the freshest ingredients makes a world of difference and creates a product of all-​around yumminess. I’ve always known I liked good buttercream frosting, but this is damn good buttercream. I’ve also never had icing that contained Kahlua or maple flavors, but each was remarkable. With Chrissy beside the oven, the possibilities are endless. And each item offers as much ‘wow’ as the next. Every time I look at the website, I find new desserts (not just cupcakes) to add to my list. I’m pretty sure if she had a storefront in midtown I’d have to buy a new wardrobe… full of pants with expandable waists.
This bakery is all kinds of awesome. I highly recommend placing an order for yourself.