If you live near a metro area, you’ve probably heard of Sprinkles Cupcakes (or even visited one of their retail locations). Their super sleek shops sell some of the most scrumptious cupcakes on earth, available in over 20 yummy flavors that change daily.
Candace Nelson, the owner of Sprinkles Cupcakes, was inspired by her great-grandmother’s achievements, a restaurant owner and pastry chef in her time. Her dream is that their cupcakes will “conjure up lovely memories of your own childhood or family, or simply the pleasure of good taste.” I can vouch for the good taste — the quality of their cupcakes are unparalleled, and it’s obvious that only the finest ingredients are worthy of being involved.
And this week, this cute, cylindrical wrapped package arrived on my doorstep:
What you may not know is that Sprinkles Cupcakes also makes and ships cupcake mixes. I received the lemon mix to review. I couldn’t help but to squeal at the precious packaging. It was too cute to open. (Well, almost.)
A bit of mixing…
…and they were ready for baking. It was all I could do not to go ahead and eat the batter…as is.
The cupcakes began to fill our home with the lemony smell I anticipated. Rich. Decadent. Clean. The smell of summer. They puffed up so nicely and were golden just around the edges….just right. The kids ran through and asked every few minutes as they were cooling. Not yet, I said!
After dinner, I whipped up the easy frosting recipe included in the canister. We let the kids frost them, complete with the signature Sprinkles Cupcake modern dot decorations for the tops.
MMMmmmm!
The lemon-buttercream icing recipe made a gracious plenty, and so these beauties had towering piles of frosting that would weaken any knees.
We invited over some friends, an impromptu “cupcake test panel,” to get some outside reactions.
Ben tasted it first. He likened the flavor to that of angel food cake, light and clean. He was surprised that the icing was only buttercream, since it was as creamy and thick as cream cheese. Two thumbs up from Ben!
Amanda commented about how sturdy and substantial the cake was, heavy enough to be able to handle the mound of frosting on top. “I don’t feel like I’m eating a cupcake….it’s like a ‘real piece of cake.’”
Me? I kept thinking of how decadent it tasted as I ate it…and it got me giddy since it reminded me a lot of the taste and texture of wedding cake (one of my favorite things on the face of this earth). They are rich and indulgent. One will surely satisfy. The lemon flavor? Oh-so-amazing. I can only imagine that each one of their other flavors are equally as amazing. I would love to try them all!
You can buy these mixes (or their made-fresh-daily cupcakes) at every Sprinkles Cupcakes retail location. You can also order the mixes online directly from Sprinkles.
Win it! Thanks to Sprinkles Cupcakes, I have another Sprinkles Cupcake Mix in Lemon to give away! All you have to do to enter is run over to Sprinkles Cupcakes and look around. Come back and tell me, in one comment, another gift or apparel item they carry that caught your eye, or a flavor you would try first if you had your pick! I’ll close the contest at 11pm EST next Friday, May 22nd, 2009 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US entries only. Good luck!
Pam (3 years ago)
The Mom loves cupcakes onesies are adorable! And this mom certainly does love cupcakes! Your review made me drool in spite of my upset tummy…
Jessica (3 years ago)
I’d go for the Red Velvet cupcake mix or the doggie cupcakes for the pups!
Naddez (3 years ago)
I would love to try the Red Velvet flavored cupcake mix! Yum!
melanie (3 years ago)
I would love to try their vanilla cupcake. Sounds yummy!!
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judy brittle (3 years ago)
I would really love to try the Chocolate Marshmallow. That sounds so good! Thank you!
Staci A (3 years ago)
Your review has me drooling. They sound so yummy! I love the Strawberry on pink tee and would love to try the dark chocolate mix too!
LaDonna (3 years ago)
Wow they have so many flavors to chose from. I would love to try the chocolate marshmellow as those are two of my favorite flavors.
Peggy Gorman (3 years ago)
I would love to try the Red Velvet flavored cupcake mix!Sounds wonderful!
Great review!
Thanks
jacque (3 years ago)
I can’t believe they have all these flavors! Wouldn’t it be fun to try them all! The peanutbutter choc is my fav. Yummy! I bet carrot is good too! Thanks
CATHY PARKER (3 years ago)
Oh, be still my heart! The milk chocolate sounds wonderful!
Cori Westphal (3 years ago)
I love the Doggie Cupcakes. We’d have a very pampered pooch!
Patricia Treskovich (3 years ago)
I’d try the carrot
Crystal Allen (3 years ago)
My kids and I would love to try the Chocolate Marshmallow mentioned on the Sprinkles Cupcakes site. The lemon sounds super also, I am drooling over your yummy pics! thanks clallen at ntin dot net
Andi (3 years ago)
I’d like to try the carrot.
Sue (3 years ago)
I’d love to try the Chocolate Coconut cupcakes!! Thanks for the giveaway~
Alicia A (3 years ago)
I would really like to try the red velvet!
Carol (3 years ago)
I like the Sprinkled Cupcake Tower, and if given a choice, would go with Coconut (or Red Velvet!).
kelly hayes (3 years ago)
I love the doggie shirt. My lola would look so cute in it. She loves cupcakes too, just no frosting.
Katrina V (3 years ago)
I’d like to try the vanilla milk chocolate flavor!
Kim (2 years ago)
red velvet if you please!
Donna (2 years ago)
I would like to try the peanutbutter chocolate!
Kyra (2 years ago)
I would LOVE to try the red velvet! It sounds so delicious! Thanks for the chance to win!
Kate (2 years ago)
I shouldn’t have read this when I was hungry. I’d love to try Red Velvet!
Maureen (2 years ago)
Oh the vanilla Milk Chocolate sounds divine.
ChristieC (2 years ago)
would love to try the Red Velvet flavored – Red Velvet is my husbands favorite
Roxy (2 years ago)
Red Velvet and Chocolate Coconut sound amazing!
Carrie (2 years ago)
i’d give the chocolate peppermint mix a try
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Shelly (2 years ago)
I would love to try their Red Velvet cupcakes
Kristie (2 years ago)
I would love to try the coconut chocolate flavor.
SavingDiva (2 years ago)
I would love to try to red velvet cupcakes!
Kiley Smith (2 years ago)
I would love to try the Red Velvet! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Cherry Blossoms (2 years ago)
The peanut butter + chocolate please! Those are two of my favorite things put together! Oh my goodness!
valerie m (2 years ago)
dark chocolate sounds yummy
Carrie H. (2 years ago)
I’d love to try the peanut butter chocolate cake!
erin (2 years ago)
chocolate and coconut!!!!!!
Sara B (2 years ago)
I would try the lemon mix too as the lemon cupcakes from the store are quite delicious!
Alice (2 years ago)
I would like to try the red velvet.
Stacy (2 years ago)
Red velvet is my husband’s favorite but it would be hard choice between that and pumpkin.
oona b (2 years ago)
Ginger lemon or red velvet sound so so so amazing!
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Stephanie Hood (2 years ago)
The Sprinkles Gift Box in PINK!
megan (2 years ago)
I love red velvet cake and would like to try that mix
renee (2 years ago)
Any of them would be just fine with me, but if I have to pick one, I’ll pick Black and White. Yum!
xenia (2 years ago)
Mmmm, they all sound good. I’d go for the Milk Chocolate… that fudgy milk chocolate cream cheese frosting is going to be in my dreams tonight…
Jennifer B (2 years ago)
I would try the pumpkin flavor
Rajee (2 years ago)
I would love to try the Red Velvet flavored cupcake mix! Yum!