New York City cupcakes were immortalized when Carrie and Miranda ate Magnolia cupcakes on Sex and the City. That Manhattan bakery has been a tourist destination ever since the episode aired. However, Magnolia Bakery isn’t the only place for cupcakes in this city. Brooklyn is home to many shops that sell these scrumptious treats.
Brooklyn is also the spot to find artisanal cupcakes. When I was growing up, you could only order chocolate or vanilla cupcakes. Now there are a wide range of cupcake flavors including french toast and rainbow cookie.
If you want to search for other treats on your sugar filled journey through Brooklyn, grab a cookie, doughnut, a scoop of ice cream, or a slice of pie, and wash it down with a hot chocolate.
Brooklyn is also the spot to find artisanal cupcakes. When I was growing up, you could only order chocolate or vanilla cupcakes. Now there are a wide range of cupcake flavors including french toast and rainbow cookie.
If you want to search for other treats on your sugar filled journey through Brooklyn, grab a cookie, doughnut, a scoop of ice cream, or a slice of pie, and wash it down with a hot chocolate.
In honor on National Cupcake Day, here’s a list of Brooklyn’s best cupcakes.
1. Brooklyn Cupcake
Brooklyn Cupcake
Cupcake aficionados must visit this cupcake focused Williamsburg bakery run by two sisters. Peruse the enormous menu of artisanal cupcakes, ranging from guava con queso to french toast. Chocolate lovers will delight in the many chocolate based cupcakes including chocolate coconut and chocolate cheesecake.
2. Betty Bakery
Cupcake aficionados must visit this cupcake focused Williamsburg bakery run by two sisters. Peruse the enormous menu of artisanal cupcakes, ranging from guava con queso to french toast. Chocolate lovers will delight in the many chocolate based cupcakes including chocolate coconut and chocolate cheesecake.
2. Betty Bakery
Located on Atlantic Avenue, just a short walk from Barclays Center, this retro style Boerum Hill bakeshop sells some of the tastiest and prettiest cupcakes in Brooklyn. Choose from their menu of standard classics like red velvet, vanilla and chocolate. You might be tempted to pick up other treats from the bakery including lemon curd tart or strawberry shortcake. After you've picked up your sweet treats, walk along bustling Atlantic Avenue and enjoy shopping in the many antique furniture shops and boutiques.
3. Little Cupcake Bakeshop
Little Cupcake Bakeshop
With locations in Prospect Heights, Bay Ridge, and Soho, the Little Cupcake Bakeshop still manages to evoke the vibe as a small town bakery with smiling folks behind the counter. I stumbled upon the Prospect Heights location and after a bite of their golden vanilla cupcake, I was hooked. This is the perfect spot for a pre-Brooklyn Museum or Botanic Gardens breakfast. They also have a large variety of baked goods for breakfast including vegan muffins. However, I'd stop counting calories and indulge in a cupcake breakfast.
4. Ladybird Bakery
With locations in Prospect Heights, Bay Ridge, and Soho, the Little Cupcake Bakeshop still manages to evoke the vibe as a small town bakery with smiling folks behind the counter. I stumbled upon the Prospect Heights location and after a bite of their golden vanilla cupcake, I was hooked. This is the perfect spot for a pre-Brooklyn Museum or Botanic Gardens breakfast. They also have a large variety of baked goods for breakfast including vegan muffins. However, I'd stop counting calories and indulge in a cupcake breakfast.
4. Ladybird Bakery
Ladybird Bakery
This quaint bakery located on a residential stretch of stroller-friendly Park Slope is a local favorite. Ladybird Bakery has a menu of standard favorites. Order a sprinkle, which is a classic chocolate or vanilla cupcake topped with seasonal favorites or try their decadent Brooklyn blackout.
5. Buttermilk Bakeshop
This quaint bakery located on a residential stretch of stroller-friendly Park Slope is a local favorite. Ladybird Bakery has a menu of standard favorites. Order a sprinkle, which is a classic chocolate or vanilla cupcake topped with seasonal favorites or try their decadent Brooklyn blackout.
5. Buttermilk Bakeshop
Buttermilk Bakeshop
With two locations in Park Slope, you'll be sure to get your fix of scrumptious cupcakes during a trip to this part of Brooklyn. Both bakeshops have an array of delicious cupcake flavors including caramel banana, raspberry chocolate, candy bar and many others. If you're interested in learning their secrets of baking the perfect cupcakes and other the treats, they also offer cooking classes.
With two locations in Park Slope, you'll be sure to get your fix of scrumptious cupcakes during a trip to this part of Brooklyn. Both bakeshops have an array of delicious cupcake flavors including caramel banana, raspberry chocolate, candy bar and many others. If you're interested in learning their secrets of baking the perfect cupcakes and other the treats, they also offer cooking classes.
