Fri
21
Oct
2011
Crushcakes & Cafe - Carpinteria, CA
If you’ve been following along my cupcake adventures, or evenly most recently on twitter, you may know that I always stop by my favorite cupcakery; Crushcakes whenever I am in Santa Barbara.
I love this little cupcakery & café because they always have such a fun, abundant selection of cupcakes. They have a pretty solid set of signature cupcakes you can count on, but if you like a little variety like me, it’s nice that they are always changing up the flavors, and best of all – they have an espresso bar!
Yesterday I was excited to stop through Carpinteria on my way back to LA and finally scope out their second location, it was ADORABLE!
Carpinteria is such a hidden gem, and Crushcakes & Café fits in perfectly with this rustic little beach town. Every detail of this place was so charming, especially this friendly mantra at the front entrance.
I picked up (2) cupcakes & (1) cup of intelligentsia blend coffee.
My mom met me for lunch and we divvied up the loot for dessert.
(1) Maple Pecan Cupcake of the day, and (1) signature Peace Cake decked out in Holiday colors for Halloween.
We were pretty pleased with our selection of treats, but both agreed – they were very, very sweet!
I loved that the Maple Pecan flavors were very present and bursting with every bite. The pecans were not only the garnish, but were sprinkled in throughout the cake.
The frosting was so light and sweet, which complimented the firm, muffin-like texture of the cake.
This was our favorite out of the (2).
The Peace Cake was a very simple and sweet treat. Vanilla on vanilla, topped with a tasty reminder that this is what cupcakes are all about! Peace! Finding peace in taking the time to enjoy all of the little things in life, like this cupcake!
If you're in Santa Barbara or Carpinteria, Crushcakes & Cafe is a must! I haven't even begun to explore the Cafe section of these locations, so if anyone has had a chance to try, please share your experience.
Happy Friday my little cupcakes!
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