Walking through Fair Oaks Mall, Larry's mom and I discovered Cakelove, a little cupcake joint tucked down a side corridor of the mall. Of course, we had to stop, although we debated the choice: nothing excited us too much there and they were expensive. But we decided that if we are committed to a cupcake tour, we had no choice.
I chose Cynthia's Sin, which I discovered upon eating meant chocolate and peanut butter. Flavors apparently cycle in and out throughout the day, depending on what they have made when you arrive -- they had fewer options at our second pass. The cake itself was okay but especially after eating two amazing chocolate cupcakes, fell a little flat. The frosting was not good at all: too much shortening, not enough butter and sugar. It wasn't a shop, just a little counter at the mall, so we took them to-go. The one employee there was very friendly and had balanced the art of how to approach guests who started at her cupcakes without talking to her.
Overall, with the high price and the sad frosting, I give them 2.5 of 5 stars. Larry's mom's review is below.
Cakelove Review:
3 stars
The vanilla cake was good, not too moist or dry & was flavorful
The frosting/icing was a bit too "greasy" tasting - Crisco type
At $3.50, definitely pricey
Creative names & well displayed
Gluten-free & Vegan cupcakes available
They do have a web site www.cakelove.com which I haven't looked at yet. I believe there is a story/charity behind the making of the shop.
Shop - No shop per se buy & take away stand in the mall
If really craving a cake/cupcake it would be OK.
There is always the Cheesecake Factory near by in the mall.
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