Photo by Lindsay Garvey, Lindsay Garvey Photography
What is it with cupcakes these days? A dessert that used to be relegated to kids birthday parties has now become a hip indulgence for those with a sweet tooth. Cupcakeries are sprouting up throughout the Bay Area with three recently opened in Napa alone. And the cupcakes they sell are no ordinary cupcakes. With names like Pink Champagne, Black Cherry Jungle and Raspberry Dazzle, there is something that is sure to please everyone.
I’ve never been much of a cupcake person but I now consider myself a convert, seeking out these deliciously moist and tasty mini cakes whenever possible. And luckily for me, Napa has many options. Sift Cupcakery, Gigi’s Cupcakes and Kara’s Cupcakes all opened within the past few months. The cupcakes are mouthwatering delicious and most use fresh, local ingredients.
Treat Yourself to a Cupcake
Gigi’s - At Gigi’s, the cupcakes are so moist and delicious that simple may be best. Go for the Chocolate Chocolate or Double Vanilla. Cupcakes are $3.25 each.
Sift: a cupcakery - the beauty of Sift is that it’s located inside a clothing boutique (Cake Plate) so you can do some shopping while enjoying your cupcake. They also have a location in Cotati. Be sure to try Pinking of You – a deliciously moist vanilla cupcake with pink buttercream frosting. Cupcakes are $2.75 each. 1000 Main Street in Napa and 7585 Commerce Blvd in Cotati
Kara’s Cupcakes - With five locations across the Bay Area, Kara’s is one of the more well-known cupcakeries. Their newest location is in Napa’s Oxbow Market. Try the Fleur De Sel, an indulgent chocolate cupcake with caramel filling, ganache frosting and fleur de sel. Cupcakes are $3.25 each.
Written by Linzi
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