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Six Bakeries to Help You Celebrate National Chocolate Cupcake Day

15:00 October 16, 2020
By: Blake Anderson

Sunday, October 18, is a holiday we should all definitely be celebrating: It is National Chocolate Cupcake Day. And obviously, the most appropriate way to honor this day is by eating a chocolate cupcake. We wanted everyone to know how to take advantage of such a momentous occasion, so Where Y'at has provided five bakeries that have excellent choices for chocolate cupcakes around New Orleans.

The Cupcake Collection

The Cupcake Collection has an extensive selection of chocolate cupcakes to pick from for National Chocolate Cupcake Day. The classic chocolate cupcake is topped with buttercream frosting. The premium flavors include Blackout, Café Mocha, Campfire S'mores, Cookies N Cream, Marble, and Peanut Butter Mousse. The specialty flavors are Chocolate Mint, Germantown, Mint Scout Honor, and Hot Cocoa. Cupcakes start at $2, or they can be purchased by the dozen. The bakery will be open for National Chocolate Cupcake Day from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 2917 Magazine St., (504) 383-9322, thecupcakecollection.com

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Cupcake Fairies

The bakers at Cupcake Fairies believe that every batch should be magical. These enchanted confections start at $3.50 for a standard-sized cupcake and $6 for a jumbo one. The new specialty flavors are king cake, Queen Kelder, bourbon, and cupcake pudding.They have a dozen "sprites," which are mini cupcakes, for $15. The standard size is known as a "pixie," and a dozen of those are $33; and the jumbos are called "elves," and they are $55 for a dozen. The bakers also provide vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free options. 2511 Bayou Rd., (504) 333-9356, cupcakefairies.com

Voodoo Sweets

This online bakery is exceptional, and they stay very busy. Voodoo Sweets is only open Monday through Wednesday, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., but they deliver on Saturdays. Be sure to order your cupcakes for National Chocolate Cupcake Day beforehand, so you can get a chance to taste these delicious desserts. The bakery has four chocolate cupcakes to choose from besides your traditional chocolate cupcake. The Oreo Cookie is a chocolate cupcake baked with Oreo pieces and covered with cookies and cream icing, with a mini Oreo as a topper. The Caramel Bar is a chocolate cake filled with creamy caramel and chocolate buttercream icing, then topped with chocolate shavings. The S'mores is a chocolate cake with a layer of graham cracker baked in the middle and marshmallow buttercream, topped with mini Teddy Grahams. Lastly, the Mint Chocolate cupcake is baked with Andes mints, covered with green buttercream, and topped with mini chocolate chips. voodoosweets@yahoo.com , (504) 251-1413, voodoosweets.com

Lady B's

Lady B is the Lady to go to for your cupcake cravings. Her Funky Cupcakes start at $3.75, and her chocolate special is S'mores, frosted with a toasted mallow-crème and filled with chocolate ganache. The yummy buttery cake is dusted with chocolate cocoa and finished with mini chocolate-covered graham crackers. Lady B also includes gluten-free options for cupcakes. It is $23.50 for a box of a dozen mini-cupcakes, $25.50 for a dozen regular-sized cupcakes, and $33.75 for a dozen large cupcakes. Hop online and place your order today. ladybeesq@gmail.com , (985) 240-5656, ladybscakes.com

Beth Biundo Sweets

Beth Biundo Sweets makes addictive cupcakes with buttercream and sprinkles, available by the dozen for $36. For National Chocolate Cupcake Day, you can indulge in a chocolate chocolate mix, a yellow chocolate mix, or a chocolate caramel mix. Beth studied at the French Culinary Institute in New York, where she baked professionally before bringing her talents back to New Orleans. She was selected as a "Chef to Watch" in 2007 by The Times-Picayune. She is open for pick-up Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m., and she closes at 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Beth asks that everyone orders three days prior to the date you would like your sweets. 3917 Baronne St., (504) 899-8059, bethbiundosweets.com

Glitz Amor

Glitz Amor bakes their organic treats from scratch, and they have vegan options, too. Cupcakes come by the dozen, and this bakery has various chocolate flavors to pick from, including basic chocolate, double chocolate, and s'mores. The bakers ask that you pre-order your cupcakes one week ahead of the date that you need them, but it's okay. These cupcakes are worth the wait, and besides, that way, you can make your National Chocolate Cupcake Day celebration last a little longer. Call Glitz Amor Monday through Wednesday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and they accept emails only Thursday through Sunday. GlitzAmor@gmail.com , (504) 351-4814, glitzamor.com

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