LA Cupcake Challenge 2011 Details

It's that time of year again...time for the LA Cupcake Challenge. Last year I had a great time tasting cupcakes from a lot of places I hadn't tried before, even finding some new cupcakes that I LOVED. The LA Cupcake Challenge 2011 is only a few weeks away and I (Elise) can't wait to be a judge again! Some of the favorites from last year will be back and some surprising new entrants will be in attendance too.

Returning for 2011:

My Delight Cupcakery - winner of Best Original and 2nd for Best Overall

Jus Minis - winner of Best Overall and 2nd for Best Original

The Cake Shop

Speakeasy Sweets

Hansen's Cakes

Fairy Cakes Bakery - one of my favorites from last year

Sweet E's Bake Shop - contestant on "Cupcake Wars"

New this year:

Frosting Forever Cake and Cupcakes

The Cake Mamas - one my favorites from Cupcake Camp IE

Goodie Girls

Magnolia Bakery - they opened in LA this past summer and I've been wanting to try!

Cake Pop Los Angeles

Stephanie Sparkles

Bittersweet Treats

STK

Sugar Babies

Hollicakes - I met Holli at this event last year. Can't wait to taste her cupcakes!

Double "D" Cupcakes - I did a feature on them a few months ago

Red Velvet Stefanie - contestant on "Cupcakes Wars"

Top Chef: Just Desserts finalist Danielle Keene

The LA Cupcake Challenge is open to the public, but make sure you buy your tickets soon because they sold out last year. Your ticket buys you a cupcake from each competitor, so the $40 price tag is well worth it. You can purchase tickets here.

February 5, 2010 4:00-7:00pm

Renaissance Hollywood Hotel

You can find more info on the official website here.

I hope to see a lot of you there!