Big Fat Cupcakes' Creamsicle, coconut, Heath bar, vanilla buttercream cupcakes
photo by Audrey Shoe for Cafe Society
Liz Kellermeyer of Denver's Cafe Society blog reviews the cupcakes at Big Fat Cupcake.
A few things to note:
They give 10% of their proceeds to people diagnosed with cancer or who can't pay their rent/mortgage.
Of their frosting, Kellermeyer writes that it's not as sweet as we prefer, but the buttercream -- a recipe they've been tinkering with since the bakery opened in December 2008 -- is incredibly light and airy, with almost a whipped cream consistency, but with the added richness of butter.
But while the plain buttercream is delicious, even better is the thicker cream cheese frosting, which is a perfect balance of sweet cut with a slight sour bite, and the other flavored frostings that adorn the specialty cupcakes.
And part of the review:
Creamsicle: The orange cupcake is delectable, light without floating away. There's a surprise cream filling that, when combined with the slightly tart orange buttercream frosting, makes the whole confection taste very much like its frozen namesake. An unexpected combo in cake form, this one's a keeper.
Heath Bar: This one starts simple with an airy chocolate cupcake topped with the signature vanilla buttercream. But then it gets a little crazy after it's dipped in chopped-up Heath Bar pieces. No mere sprinkling, the candy coating is thick and adds a nice crunch and salty toffee contrast.
See Cafe Society for more on Big Fat Cupcake.
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