georgetown cupcake

Sprinkles, I think, is to blame/credit for the nationwide cupcake bonanza that's piqued the interest of even the tiniest sweet tooth.  Today, I visited one of the two cupcakeries that have gained a wide-reaching fan base in Washington, D.C. 

Georgetown Cupcake

www.georgetowncupcake.com  

1209 Potomac Street

Washington, D.C. 20007

This tiny outpost, located adjacent from the Shops at Georgetown (across the street from Dean & DeLuca on M) draws admirers from far and wide for their tiny confections. At $2.75 a pop, it's a splurge, but one bite into their lemon berry cake and you'll know it's worth it. They serve about a dozen flavors every day, plus chocolate and vanilla. I got a half-dozen of these in mocha, lemon berry, vanilla squared, chocolate banana, and chocolate mint. I polished off the lemon berry buttercream in no time flat - I can't wait to try the rest! (Photo is of Georgetown Cupcake's finest). 

Cake Love

www.cakelove.com 

1506 U Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20009

(202) 588-7100 

Lawyer-turned-baker Warren Brown started his empire with this store in the late 1990's. His cakes and confections won him the favor of an untold number of Washingtonians, not to mention a new national fan base thanks to his show on the Food Network, "Sugar Rush." If you don't have a sweet tooth yourself, this is the perfect spot to buy a box of four as a thank-you to someone who was nice to you!