Review: Cupcakes Express

Last week I had the opportunity to try out Cupcakes Express. I was very curious because I had not heard of the company before, but thought it was a great concept. Cupcakes Express services 22 metropolitan areas, with Los Angeles being the closest one to me.

The website allows you to order from 10 different cupcake arrangements. I chose Baker's Choice so I could be surprised. The price for this arrangement, which includes a dozen cupcakes, is $36. Of course prices vary by location.

And then I waited. I was very curious to see which local bakery these cupcakes would come from. That's the interesting part about this delivery service, you don't know who they've contracted with in the area.

My cupcakes were delivered during the two-hour time frame I was given, which was perfect for this busy, sleepy mama. The cupcakes were from Patty's Cakes in Fullerton, CA. I haven't been to Patty's yet so I got to review the cupcakes too! The cupcakes that I received were exactly what I ordered.

Overall, I was very satisfied with the service that Cupcakes Express provided. This is a great alternative to trying to deal with the hassle of shipping cupcakes. Have you tried Cupcakes Expss yet? Have you had cupcakes shipped by mail? Thoughts?

Stay tuned for a review of Patty's Cakes

Have You Tried Cupcakes Express?

I was recently contacted by Cupcakes Express to try out their services. This was the first I had heard of them, but was anxious to see how the service worked. Here's a little info about the company:


Through Cupcakes Express, locally-baked cupcakes can now be ordered online and hand-delivered to cupcake lovers across the United States. (www.cupcakesexpress.com).

Cupcakes Express allows you to order from anywhere and have fresh, delicious cupcakes delivered to your friends, family and co-workers. Since cupcakes are impossible to ship from one central location, Cupcakes Express associates with cupcake shops in each geographic market to produce and deliver fresh cupcake orders.

Cupcakes Express is modeled after 1-800-Flowers. While the cost of sending a nice bouquet of flowers can exceed $75 plus shipping, all of the arrangements at Cupcakes Express are affordably priced at $36 per dozen plus the cost of delivery. Currently, Cupcakes Express delivers to 22 major metropolitan markets in the United States, but has plans to expand in the near future.

I got my cupcake delivery on Wednesday. Want to know what I thought? Check back for full review. In the meantime, tell me what you think about this concept.

Two Parts Sugar

One of the greatest benefits of being the Cupcake Activist is being able to eat cupcakes frequently. I call it "research." A few weeks ago I was contacted by Monica Serratos, the owner of a new cupcake company in Mission Viejo called Two Parts Sugar. She asked me to try some of her cupcakes. Of course, I was thrilled!


On Christmas morning I received a special gift--two dozen mini cupcakes! I can honestly say this was my yummiest present! My family and I snacked on the cupcakes for Christmas brunch.

One of my favorite characteristics of Two Parts Sugar's cupcakes are the unique flavors. The red velvet I tried wasn't just a plain red velvet, it was raspberry red velvet. I love trying out new flavors! I also ate a chocolate and vanilla bean cupcake. The cake was moist on all of them and the frosting was delicious, not too heavy but perfect for these mini cupcakes. My family and I give Two Parts Sugar a thumbs up!

Two Parts Sugar is a made-to-order cupcake company. Their cupcakes are $30 for one dozen normal-size cupcakes or two dozen mini cupcakes. They offer free delivery within a 15-mile radius from Mission Viejo. They also bake special occasion cakes. Check out their website and blog for more details.