I don't know about you, but as a food lover, I watch The Food Network like its going out of style. A show that is currently on the Food Network is Cupcake Wars. Each week they feature four of the country's top cupcake bakers to battle in a three round elimination challenge rewarding the winner with $10,000 and the opportunity of a life time to show case their cupcakes at an a-lister event. Lucky for me I was able the taste the creation of winner Casey’s Cupcakes located at the Mission Inn in Riverside California.
When my best friend told me that he wanted to take me to Casey’s Cupcakes from Cupcake Wars I was beyond excited! I always watch Food Network wishing and hoping that I could somehow magically taste the food that they were making, and for once I was able to taste something seen on the Food Network that didn’t cost an arm and a leg.
As we walked in the store I was filled with excitement and all smiles. All the elegant cupcakes in the case made it hard to decide but finally decided to try Excellent Espresso. It was a chocolate cake topped with an espresso butter cream frosting, milk and chocolate curls, and finished with a chocolate coin displaying Casey’s pink logo. Once you order they place it in an adorable pink box and give you a fork. The fork is necessary for staying clean while eating.
The combination of chocolate and the rich espresso frosting was unbeatable. Although I am not a dessert connoisseur, I could still tell how moist, light and airy the cupcake was. I am picky when it comes to the amount of frosting on a cupcake but the ratio of frosting to cupcake was just perfect. You could taste both the chocolate and espresso without either taste dominating. The texture was perfect as well with a sponge like cake, smooth frosting and a little crunch from the chocolate curls. This cupcake was completely satisfying that left me picking up the crumbs wishing there was more!
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