Cupcakes have become a national pastime, thanks in part to the now famous Magnolia Bakery. But where, oh where, can you find a good cupcake in DC? Have no fear — the cupcake craze is already well underway in D.C.
Todd Kliman takes on the subject in his
weekly chat over at Washingtonian and resurrects an old battle topic, Cakelove. Kliman’s feelings are that true cupcake seekers should “Forget Cakelove — they’re crumbly and dry, with a too-thick layer of buttercream frosting.” Instead, he sends them in the direction of Georgetown’s Baked and Wired. We haven’t yet made it there, but the articles and pictures make it look delicious.
DCist, in fact, gave Baked and Wired just an honorable mention, awarding top prize to Falls Church-based Le Cupcake and second place to Reeves Bakery on G Street.
We’ve yet to reach our own conclusion and, as such, we turn it over to you, loyal readers. Who really does have the best cupcakes in D.C.?
4 Responses
Those cupcakes look delicious! I’m inspired to try and make some gluten free ones!
Something I’ve wondered myself many a time.
Baked & Wired is only open during the week. Their cupcakes are small, expensive and flavorless.
The bus to NYC is $40- worth every penny for a good cupcake.
you must be insane! baked and wired has the best cupcakes! have you tried the dense chocolate with buttercream? or the strawberry? who needs nyc, stay in wdc.
I just drove down today from Bethesda after a doctor’s visit with my sick wife who wanted something sweet to Georgetown Cupcake. When I arrived at noon, the door was closed, with a note that said knock if you called ahead. A woman came up and knocked and the owner opened the door. I inquired as to the status and she said we are closed now — even though the posted time on the wall said they should be open. I said this is the second time I have come here and you were out of product or now this time closed. She said and I quote, “We don’t care”. I asked her again if she means she doesn’t care that customers are inconvenienced and to please repeat what she said and she repeated herself verbatim. That will be my last visit. Mean people suck and what she has is no Magnolia or Crumbs by a long shot.