LA Cupcake Challenge 2012: The Competitors Part 2

The De"bite"ful Cake Pop Shop

Redlands, CA (catering)

No Yo' Mamas Banana Pudding: I love a good banana pudding. This one passed the test.

El Pastelito Caliente: I wish there was more heat in the chili flavor.

Double "D" Cupcakes

Lancaster, CA

Buddafinga (not judged)

Love-Me-Mosa: Enjoyed the graham cracker crust.

Dulcitas

San Clemente, CA (catering)

Tres Leches

Dulcita de la Creme

I didn't get to try either one because they ran out. Boo.

Friandise Pastries

Los Angeles, CA (catering)

Cinnamon French Toast: the bread on top was dry, but the rest of the cupcake reminded me of a cinnamon strussel cake

Roasted Banana: tasted dry, like it had been sitting out too long

Frosted Heaven Cupcakery

Corona, CA (catering)

Chocolate Wasted: a really good chocolate cupcake. Yum!

Pineapple Dream: great combo of flavors. Light and fluffy, one of my favorites of the day.

LA Cupcake Challenge 2011: The Competitors, Part Three

The cupcakes from the LA Cupcake Challenge continue...

Stephanie Sparkles

www.stephaniesparkle.com
Twitter: @s_sparkles
Facebook: Stephanie Sparkles
Catering company in Venice, CA

29: Acai Jungleberry Bliss
Definitely one of the prettiest cupcakes at the event. The flowers on these cupcakes were edible, although I wouldn't advise eating them.

30: Sweet Picnic Chevre

A fig cupcake topped with goat cheese and a sliced pear. I like the flavor idea, but it just didn't work for me.

Sweet E's Bake Shop
www.sweetesbakeshop.com
Twitter: @SweetEsBakeShop
Facebook: Sweet E's
Los Angeles, CA

13: Pink Velvet
Nice to see a strawberry twist on a red velvet.

33: Sparkling Strawberry Champagne
More strawberry. Would have liked to see a completely different flavor.

Friandise Pastries
www.friandisepastries.com
Twitter: @friandisepastry
Facebook: Friandise Pastries
Los Angeles, CA

20: Candied Sweet Potato

This cupcake won 2nd overall and was one of my top picks for the events. Sweet potato cupcake with marshmallow topping and a piece of candied bacon. The sweet and salty combo was perfect.

05: Abuelita's Chocolate Cupcake
Had a hint of Mexican chocolate. Wish it had a little more.

Frosting Forever
Flickr: Frosting Forever

06: Chocolate
I must have missed this cupcake.

21: Churro Dulce de Leche
I like the flavor idea, but the execution didn't work for me.

Cake Pop LA
www.cakepopla.blogspot.com
Etsy: Cake Pop LA
Los Angeles, CA

03: Red Velvet
I love cake pops, but I don't know if I would consider them a cupcake. These cake pops were excellent though.

17: Peanut Butter Cup
Yum! Peanut butter and chocolate are so perfect together!

Check out the first and second group of competitors.
See the winners of the LA Cupcake Challenge here.

LA Cupcake Challenge 2011 Results

The cupcakes have been eaten. The ballots have been counted. The results have been posted. Who dominated the LA Cupcake Challenge in 2011?

Best Traditional
1st Place
My Delight Cupcakery
Red Velvet



2nd Place
Hansen's Cakes
Bridal Cake



3rd Place
Double D Cupcake
Chocolate Zin



Best Original
1st Place
My Delight Cupcakery
Late Night Breakfast


2nd Place
Jus Mini's
Josephine



3rd Place
Friandise Pastries
Candied Sweet Potato



Best Overall
1st Place
My Delight Cupcakery
Late Night Breakfast



2nd Place
Friandise Pastries
Candied Sweet Potato



3rd Place
Jus Minis
Josephine

Congrats to all of the winners, especially My Delight Cupcakery, who swept all three categories. For the rest of the week I'll be highlighting each cupcake and baker. I will also be revealing my top picks at the LA Cupcake Challenge for 2011!

LA Cupcake Challenge: The Competitors, Part Two

Friandise Pastries

22: Sticky Toffee Pudding

23: Coconut

www.friandisepastries.com

Comment: Cute cupcakes hats

 

Hansen Cakes

06: Wedding Cupcakes

www.hansencakes.com

Twitter: @hansencakes

Showrooms in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Tarzana

Comment: Frosting tasted exactly like the frosting you would find on a wedding cake, possibly French buttercream.

  

Jus Minis

07: Red Velvet

24: Caramel Banana

www.jus-minis.com

Comment: The caramel in the middle and the caramelized banana on top were perfect touches.

  

Layers

25: Fall Spice

26: Chocolate Coconut

www.layerscupcakes.com

Twitter: @LayersCupcakes 

Comment: These cupcakes were infused with gourmet tea.

Meringue Bake Shop

27: Pretty Woman

28: Pigs on Tap

www.meringuebakeshop

Twitter: @meringuebkeshp 

Comment: Meringue had some unique, delicious flavors. Pretty Woman was a champagne cupcake and Pigs on Tap was a Guiness and bacon cupcake.

 

Did you already check out the first group of competitors? Find them here.

What exactly is the LA Cupcake Challenge? Find out here.