Those of us with the insatiable sweet tooth know the plague of guilt that comes with being a dessert lover. The sugar, butter, and flour all add up to one thing: massive calorie spike. Most of this can be negated with daily exercise, but it is not an easy life. The recent surge in cupcakeries has been particularly debilitating for dessertaholocis, who flock to the small shops for the trendy treats. However, most cupcakes (small as they are) are the caloric equivalent of a large piece of cake.
Not to worry. There’s Baked by Melissa.
Right around the corner from my office in SoHo is a small window shop called Baked by Melissa. Their miniature storefront is indicative of their product: mini stuffed cupcakes. Each cupcake is only slightly larger than a quarter, which is perfect for your mid-day/mid-afternoon/pre-dinner sugar fix. They pack a rich, flavorful punch in a small package, and while BBM makes no claims to low-fat or “good for you” desserts, splitting a set of three ($3) with a good friend leaves the sweet tooth satisfied, and keeps the guilt at bay. With 9 flavors to choose from, there’s a little love for everyone.
I personally recommend the three pictured above: Peanut Butter Cup, Cookies and Cream, and Mint Chocolate Chip. They had the richest flavor, and Melissa’s chocolate cake is much better than her vanilla (the exception being the Cinnamon, which I also recommend).
Tags: baked by melissa, Chocolate, cookies and cream, cupcakerie, cupcakes, mini, mint, peanut butter, SoHo
Those look SO good!