I was always a fan of the red velvet cupcake, which was a rare find in my youth. Because it was just so red. And the cream cheese frosting — brilliant.
Then when I lived in California and had regular access to Trader Joe’s, I’d get the carrot cake cupcakes. Eating just one — with its almost overabundance of cream cheese frosting — made me feel like I was slipping into a diabetic coma. But in a good way.
And now — now, I have Hey Cupcake. I started out getting the red velvet, you know, for old time’s sake, but I noticed the cake part didn’t really have any flavor even though it was super dense. If you’re going to eat that many calories, it must be worth its weight in taste.
Then a few weeks ago, I wanted to try the 24 Carrot, but it and the red velvet were sold out. As I stood in line behind 3 women who probably each weighed 300 pounds — and who ordered 2 cupcakes each, “for here” — I considered the available options. Though I love vanilla, a vanilla-on-vanilla cupcake seemed like too much. I looked at the last item on the menu — the Michael Jackson. Yep, it’s pretty much what it sounds like: Chocolate-chocolate chip bottom with a cream cheese top. And it is awesome, like a moonwalk in your mouth.
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esthela // September 16, 2008 at 2:55 am
His cupcakes are expensive. They must be worth it.