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| - it seems that the growing trend of specialty cupcake bakeries has finally hit las vegas. recently, my lovely dining companion randomly discovered the cupcake lane bakery. unfortunately, the place was closed, but we were determined to have a taste of their cupcakes. the cupcakes have been named with unique or actual street names. "Las Vegas Blvd, Park Avenue, and Strawberry Fields Way."
My lovely dining companion compares the classic/traditional cupcake in these type of specialty bakeries, so i had the opportunity to taste the "hollywood blvd"...vanilla cupcake topped with vanilla buttercream and sprinkles. i have to say for such a simple recipe, i really enjoyed the cupcake. yeah, the cake was moist on the inside, the buttercream was not overly sweet, but it had some type of crust on the cake that made it stand out in my mouth.
I also got to try the "michigan avenue", which was a cupcake with the perfect amount of lemon zest (not too sour...not too sweet) that was topped with lemon cream cheese frosting. i was really surprised b/c i dont eat lemon candy or dessert at all, but id actually order this again.
in support of my place of birth i had to get the "lake tahoe blvd." it was a chocolate cupcake filled with a melted marshmallow center and topped with chocolate ganache and crushed graham crackers. i thought it was ok. it tasted like a brownie, but filled with white frosting rather than actual marshmallow.
I will be back for the "Pike Place", rich mocha cupcake topped with cappuccino flavored butter- cream and my default favorite type of cupcake...anything red velvet..."Savannah Street" described as red velvet cupcake topped with cream cheese frosting and garnished with red velvet crumbles. oh yeah...that sounds real good.
i am disappointed with the interior decor. the place needs more decorations to make it feel warmer and cozier. once it bumps up the decor, the advertising, and customers, the cupcakery will have a run for its money.
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