It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of New York City. In fact, I dislike it more each day. There is, however, one thing that I will definitely miss when I finally leave. Crumbs cupcakes.
They are a fairly recent discovery. I’d known about the bakery’s existence for a while, but in my disgust for all things Sex and the City, I bucked the cupcake fad for as long as I could. I have no desire to set foot in Magnolia and all of the little Carrie wannabes flouncing around the city make my stomach turn. Despite my absolute love of all things dessert (really – sugar is my crack), I shunned the cupcake focused shops due to their increased popularity after the show.
Then my wonderful boyfriend’s birthday came around and a good friend extolled the virtues of Crumbs. This friend and I worked near a Crumbs but while I was at that office I never went. She said they were all fantastic and that I should try it despite my Magnolia prejudice. Since this friend and I have similar tastes, and she’s a fantastic baker, I took her word for it. Even her boyfriend cited her “proficiency in producing baked goods” as a good reason to start dating her.* She convinced me to try the cakes, and I thought it would be nice to bring a few flavors to my boyfriend for his birthday instead of baking a mono-flavored cake. Plus, the “normal” cupcakes are approximately the size of an average adult’s head. They’re huge.** This way he has an individual birthday cake for each night of the birthday weekend! Happiness!
It was love at first bite. For EVERY flavor. OK, so the Blackout Cupcake was so rich you needed a gallon of milk, but I still wouldn’t call it anywhere near bad. I’ve read some reviews where some people called them dry. I can’t imagine this. Even after two days our remaining cakes were moist. They were and remain the Best. Cupcakes. Ever.
I’ve also read some reviews where some cupcake snobs call them “too sweet” and “diabetic coma inducing.” Stick it. You’re eating CAKE! What do you expect?! I’d be pissed off if it WASN’T sweet. Duh.
I’ve been lucky enough to have Crumbs’ sweet treats a few times since, including today!! My supervisor was kind enough to buy our department mini-cupcakes for what she decided was Research Appreciation Day. YUM!! Today is a happy day. Cupcakes really do make everything a little bit better.
So if any of you are ever in NYC and have not had the pleasure of tasting a Crumbs cupcake – seek one out the next time you’re here! You’re welcome.
*He is a very funny and very sarcastic fellow. I’m sure he also began dating her for all of her other lovely qualities.
**I’m not sayin’ eat them every day twice per day. Everything in moderation people!