Cupcakes have become pop culture, Neapolitans are sweet on craze Cupcakes have been an American culinary treasure since the 19th century. The miniature cakes have been a staple at children’s birthday parties for ages and have been associated with children’s celebrations since they were invented. For the past 15 years, however, a cupcake craze that targets adults…
What a difference compared to ones you’ve in the past. Each of Gracie’s lusciously fresh cupcakes is a perfect portion of delicious cake and icing. My friend Laura brought by a dozen mini cupcakes, and by the time I polished off the eighth, I drove straight to Gracie’s and started on a half dozen full size ones. I then returned for…
“You want it to be velvety, creamy, with a nice buttery taste to it,” said Grace Bolen, owner of Gracie’s Cupcakes and Ice Cream. “And, of course, sweet.” A sweet tooth is part of what lured Bolen to creating cupcakes. After several years of a career that required travel five days a week, she wanted…