Washington, D.C. has been heavily sprinkled with sweet cupcake shops, which continue to inspire the next shop to pop up. These pretty, sugary cakes have created a definitive craze for this historical city.
Georgetown Cupcake started it. Now with its five locations in DC, Bethesda, SoHo, Boston, LA and its 6th shop opening in Atlanta, it seems as if the rest of the country has caught on. With daily and seasonal flavors, Georgetown has the right mix of keeping its ever-growing fan base interested. With its cute fondant shapes and signature pink boxes, this sugary stand is a DC staple. Each sweet bundle is $2.75, and come in flavors such as Toasted Marshmallow, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Salted Caramel, and Chocolate Coconut.
Georgetown Cupcake
3301 M Street NW (corner of 33rd & M)
Washington, DC 20007
www.georgetowncupcake.com
Three blocks down from George is Sprinkles. Based off of the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars,” Candace Nelson started the word’s first cupcake bakery in 2005. Her empire now houses 14 locations nationwide. The greatest thing about Sprinkles is that they have mini cupcakes for the person who wants a little sugar boost without an hour on the treadmill. Flavors such as Cuban Coffee, Lemon Coconut and Triple Cinnamon have made this innovated establish a favorite for the cupcake connoisseur. It’s $3.50 per cupcake and $2 per mini.
Sprinkles
3015 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
www.sprinkles.com
Stressed? Craving a laid-back cupcake experience? Head to Baked & Wired. Family-owned and operated, there is only one location. If you reached the C&O Canal, you’ve gone too far. When you walk in, the warm goodness immediately mollifies your worries. The carefree music, friendly staff and comedic cupcake names will make this your consistent off-the-beaten-path destination. Just make sure that you call it a cakecup. Each is $3.65.
Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
www.bakedandwired.com
So many cupcakes, so many calories to count, but someone’s gotta do it. Red Velvet Cupcakery is also local with three locations; one in the heart of Penn Quarter and the other in the suburbs of Reston. The toasty, sweet smell of baked goods softens your senses as soon as you open the door. With a quaint cupcake window to make your selection, order as many as you please; they have gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free options. Each is $3.25.
Red Velvet Cupcakery
505 7th St NW
Washington, DC 20004
www.redvelvetcupcakery.com
