YUMMMMMY!!!
I came here strictly for the cupcakes. I am always curious to see what new cupcake flavors/shops pop up in the Charlotte area so I was excited to spot Smallcakes.
You can certainly tell this place is new. It was so crisp and clean!
I didn't try the yogurt but I got down on a Bleberry Pancake Cupcake!!
Ok, the details....
The cake was super fluffy and moist at the same time....which is pretty hard to pull off. It wasn't too dense and it wasn't too soft that you were left without the fulfilling substance. It was just perfect. It was a blueberry flavored cupcake and there were actually small blueberries in the cake. The cake alone was divine. It wasn't the consistency of a muffin, which you would expect for this particular flavor---it wasn't too sweet either. It tasted like a pancake with a different texture...it was crazzzzy!!!
The icing was scary looking at first. It has somewhat of a plastic foam look, so I was nervous. It almost had the consistency of shaving cream but thicker...again, nervous. But it was love at first bite. It was the perfect completion to the cupcake. It was maple flavored buttercream and there was even a small drizzle of syrup over the top. It was not too sweet but not flavorless lard like some other places. The icing is very creamy and somewhat thick but not rich. It was just a very well done cupcake. It tasted like a blueberry pancake with syrup and whipped cream all wrapped up in one. It was divine!!
I was a little disappointed to hear that smallcakes is a franchise but I'll get over it. I'll definitely be back. There are not a ton of cupcakes on display but they do have 6 or so flavors to choose from....most of which are the "usual"...red velvet, chocolate, vanilla, lemon, etc.
I will be back because I want to try their yogurt as well. I was surprised to see how closely they are located to menchie's....talk about competition! I have to say, this place is likely going to give everyone a run for their money.
You should go!!