Sprinkles Cupcakes

Beverly Hills used to just be home to the famous Rodeo Drive, that is, until 2005 when Candace Nelson sparked a revolution in the business and pastry industries. She introduced the ORIGINAL cupcake bakery and sent Americans into a craze so sweet that nearly every town now has a "cupcakery".

I  first heard about this unique shop on the Food Network where Nelson is a judge on the popular competition show "Cupcake Wars". Then, the baker was featured in an episode of Martha Stewart, teaching the world how to make her mouthwatering strawberry cakes. One look at those little pink desserts and I was sold.

Sprinkles Cupcakes expanded its audience to other areas in California, and then finally set out for locations across the country including Dallas, Chicago, New York, and Georgetown. My recent trip to Washington D.C. allowed me the opportunity to visit this intriguing establishment, so of course I brought the whole family with me to see this baking monument.

Although the storefront in Georgetown isn't what one would consider "huge", it did accommodate a large number of people. The cupcake selection was satisfying, as they have a menu system that rotates each day. The decor and ambiance of the shop was inviting with its large windows overlooking M Street. Everything was clean and orderly and the service was excellent.

Cupcakes Ordered:
     -Red Velvet
     -Black and White
     -Chocolate Marshmallow
     -Milk Chocolate

I have to say that I was very impressed with the products. Each one was moist and the icing was perfectly sweet. My sister even commented that the Red Velvet was the best she'd had anywhere. Also, on a more technical note, I loved seeing how Sprinkles hand frosts each cupcake with a spatula instead of the ordinary piping bag (it adds a beautiful finish and a decadent dosage of frosting).

Overall, I would definitely recommend this place to everyone. Although its rather pricey at $3.50/cupcake, Sprinkles offers great quality goods. I will definitely be returning to the shop the next time I'm found in the Georgetown area.

-Laura