Polkatots Cupcakes launches iPhone app, serves up bee cupcake cake

Polkatots Cupcakes in Pasadena, California, makes all sorts of amazingly fun cupcake cakes, like the bee cupcake cake below. They've also just launched their own iPhone app, joining a handful of other cupcake bakeries with iPhone apps. You can keep up with them on their Facebook page and at www.polkatotscupcakes.com/.



Here's the official iPhone app description:

At Polkatots Cupcakes, located at Pasadena, California, we decided to go mobile! With this fresh app you can check our menu flavors, our flavors of the month, directions to get to our bakery and even call us from the app. But the best of all is that now you can ask directly to our cupcake characters predictions of your present and immediate future! Have fun and get to know them. From time to time, and depending on your mood, they will even surprise you with free cupcakes and free gifts! Isn’t that sweet?

What you will find:

-Menu: check our flavors before arriving to the store and get familiar with them.

-Cupcakes Fortune Teller and FREE CUPCAKES: ask our fortune cupcakes your predictions, shake your device, and they will answer you: depending on the day they might even cheer you up with free Polkatots Cupcakes from the cutest bakery in Pasadena. Keep asking them everyday!

-Locations: Get driving directions and contact info.

Isn't this bee cupcake cake adorable?



And they've got two new cupcakes on the menu: peanut butter and jelly and Pasadena!

Shark cupcakes with mint Milano cookies for fins!

I'm loving these! They're by Oakland, California bakery James and the Giant Cupcake, whose cupcakes I've enjoyed and are at the top of my list to try next time I'm in the Bay Area.







From their blog: "'Jaws' is the name of this latest cupcake creation- Chocolate cupcake with vanilla bean buttercream, dipped in blue sprinkles and topped with a mint Milano cookie fin."



And a fun promotion - who wouldn't want a free cupcake on their birthday?

Tour de Cupcake brings cupcakes and bikes together in San Francisco

Bikers and cupcake lovers, get ready for San Francisco's Tour de Cupcake on October 9th!







From their site:



The TDC is a choose-your-own-adventure style race where riders receive time deductions for eating cupcakes along the way! You pick the route! All ages and bicycle types are welcome in this scavenger hunt style alleycat race. The TDC is a fundraising event presented by and for the Bike Kitchen a 501c3 non-profit.

CSI: Miami cupcakes! Plus s'mores, flowers, shoes and more

These fun CSI: Miami cupcakes as well as the others are by Pasadena, California company Ah How Sweet, via their Facebook page. They can be reached at ahhowsweet at gmail.com or 626-354-9033 and you can follow them @AhHowSweet on Twitter.

"Everybody's Frosting for the Weekend" - latest "frostism" from Frost Cupcake Factory!

I love these latest "frostisms" from Frost Cupcake Factory, whose "Frost me baby one more time" we'd previously highlighted, in Campbell, California, via their Facebook page. "Everybody's Frosting for the Weekend" seems like an appropriate way to wish you a Happy Friday!

















s'mores cupcakes!





Coconut Mojito - lime coconut cake with fresh mint topped with coconut meringue frosting

The prettiest fruit cupcakes you'll see all week (or probably year)

Fruit! So pretty. Specifically, vegan fruit tart cupcakes!



"A light golden vanilla cake, filled with vanilla custard and topped with fresh fruits."

This looks so beautiful and glistening and fresh and yummy.

These cupcakes are by Fresno, California custom company Sweet Elites Vegan Cupcakes. You can contact them at sweetelites at gmail.com and find out more on their blog and Facebook page. And so are these lion cupcakes:

Gooey chocolate chip cookie cupcakes, plus drumstick, caramel latte, oreo, peach and cupcake-topped cupcake!

Bonus day-after-National-Chocolate-Chip-Day cupcakes! These are by Ventura County, California custom cupcake maker Fatgirl Baking Company, who you can reach at ilovecupcakes31 at gmail.com and also find @FatgirlBaking on Twitter and on Facebook.






Click here for more ordering information. From their info page:

I provide FREE delivery of my cakes anywhere in Oxnard or Port Hueneme. There's also free delivery to certain parts of Ventura (near the 101 freeway).
I will deliver up to Santa Barbara, down to Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Santa Paula or Fillmore for an extra delivery fee

And because I couldn't resist, 5 more of their cupcake creations. Photos and captions via Facebook:


Cookies & Cream Cupcake: Vanilla cake mixed w/oreo cookie goodness covered w/oreo cookie vanilla buttercream, finsihed off w/a mini Oreo cookie garnish



The Drumstick Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake w/vanilla buttercream frosting, covered in chocolate ganache and topped with roasted peanuts!



Caramel Latte Cupcake: Caramel-laced vanilla cupcakes w/coffee buttercream, caramel and a chocolate/caramel candy (aka milk dud) on top :)



"Peachy Hollie" - Peach tea infused cupcake w/peach pieces sprinkled throughout; cinnamon-sugar crumb topping and a brown sugar caramel drizzle for good luck



and last but not least...Cupcake...cupcake! Vanilla caked topped with a MOUND of vanilla swiss meringue buttercream frosting AND topped w/a mini Reese's peanut butter cup AND THAT'S topped w/a little bit of vanilla meringue buttercream, sprinkles and a candy "cherry" for good luck

Ultra personalized anniversary photo cupcakes

Talk about personalization - we've got passports, photos, a ring, initials and all sorts of unique memories for these very special cupcakes.



Burbank, California custom cupcake and cake pop company Icing Cupcake made these 4th anniversary cupcakes for a couple and write on Facebook, where you can see more photos:

4th Wedding Anniversary Cupcakes. We incorporated the story of their honeymoon in each of the cupcakes. Everything is 100% edible including the passports which have all the fun facts about the couple including their picture

Cool, right? They can be reached at info at icingcupcake.com or 818-787-0787.

Mr. Potato head cake pop and lemon butterfly cupcakes

These cake pops and cupcakes are by Norwalk, California's Pixie Dust Cupcakes, and if you want to place an order, they can be reached at jen@pixiedustcupcakes.com or 562-522-1969. You can also keep up with them on Facebook.


I haven't seen a real Mr. Potato Head game in...20 years? Still, I totally remember playing it.



cherry!



"Light lemon cake topped with smooth lemon cream cheese frosting, topped with edible pearls and fondant butterfly"

Bay Area cupcake truck Cupkates is hiring!

San Francisco Bay Area cupcake truck Cupkates is hiring! From Craigslist:

Baker / Retail Associate -- Cupkates Truck
Date: 2011-07-26, 10:45AM PDT
Reply to: job-6grmg-2514324227@craigslist.org
Cupkates--the Bay Area's first mobile cupcake shop--is looking for a full-time baker / retail associate to join our talented and creative pastry team in our East Bay bakery. This employee will assist with our daily production, prep for the morning baking staff, and work several retail shifts (which include driving the truck). We've won the Best of the East Bay and Best of SF awards for Best Overall Food Truck, and we're looking for a passionate employee who takes pride in maintaining that reputation. Our bakery is fast-paced, so expert multi-tasking, effective delegating, working independently, and making split-second decisions are essential to success with our company.

One year experience in a commercial kitchen (not including school) is a must, as is a clean driving record. Mornings and weekends are a requirement. Applicants with a car will be given preference, as deliveries can be a part of the position.

Cupkates is a fast-growing company with a loyal fan following. We're dedicated to doing the best job we can every day, including taking care of the employees who work beside us. We offer a fun and flexible work environment with exponential room for growth, very competitive pay, medical benefits, 401K options, and a fuel stipend.

If you fit the bill, send a brief explanation about why you're interested in working for Cupkates and a resume to kate (at) cupkatesbakery.com.

Follow @CupkatesTruck on Twitter and see cupkatesbakery.com for more information and to keep up with them.


Cupkates' salted caramel cupcake, via Flickr

Purple heart cupcakes will always win me over (plus peach blackberry and salted caramel)

There are certain things on a cupcake I'm an instant sucker for: Hello Kitty, marshmallows, owls (though Nichelle thinks "bees are the new owls"). Hearts are one of them! These are so simply and pretty; I love elaborate cupcakes, too, don't get me wrong, but sometimes the simply ones just speak to me. These are by custom cupcake company Angel Cakes in San Francisco, via Flickr.



Even better? Lots and lots of them. They're red velvet mini cupcakes.



I'm also pretty into these peach blackberry cupcakes:



Last but not least, chocolate cupcakes with salted caramel are their flavor of the month for July! And coming up, for their cupcake of the month club members, via their blog:

Next month the flavor will be peaches with cream cheese brown sugar frosting! And you know they will be good because California peaches are AMAZING in August. The delivery date is August 10, and you can place your order through August 8 to receive that delivery. All the info is here.



Questions? Call 510-910-5627 or email info at angelcakessf.com and you can also keep up with them on Facebook and @AngelCakesSF on Twitter.

Cupcakes & Cocktails benefit Sunday, July 24th in San Diego

Via Patch.com:

Bob James Jr., founding president of La Jolla New Generations Rotary Club, says that the group chose to support research for Dercum’s disease because a fellow Rotarian is currently battling it.

“We know that it is a very under-diagnosed disease and that research into its cure is extremely underfunded,” James says. "We were hoping to give hope to our fellow Rotarian and for all others who suffer from Dercum’s disease.”

Dercum's disease, also known as Adiposis Dolorosa, is an extremely rare disorder characterized by multiple, painful growths consisting of fatty tissue that can range in size from a grain of rice to a softball. It can cause many symptoms including muscle and joint pain, as well as palpitations, gastrointestinal problems, fatigue and sleep disorders. The exact cause of Dercum's disease is unknown.

The official site is sandiegocupcake.com and there's more info on Facebook. Sprinkles Cupcakes is a sponsor.



July 24th : 1pm-4pm : Del Mar Powerhouse 1658 Coast Boulevard Del Mar, CA
Description
Tickets: $40.00
VIP: $80.00 (contact us for more info)
Includes entry, music, 2 drink tickets & cupcakes

Location:
...Del Mar Powerhouse
1658 Coast Boulevard
Del Mar, CA

Cupcakes & Cocktails is being hosted by the La Jolla New Generations Rotary Club to raise money for Dercum's Disease research.

For more information email info at sandiegocupcake.com

Glitter purple wedding cupcakes, purple baby shower and one adorable monkey

Here are some pretty, glittery purple cupcakes (and a monkey!) by Tustin, California's Kupcakespot. Visit kupcakespot.com or their Facebook page for more information, or email kupcakespot at gmail.com or call 714-791-1780.








baby shower cupcakes


very cute monkey cupcake

Some flavors they offer (see their site for more full listing and pricing):

NEW…Mojito cupcake: lime juice and zest, with infused fresh mint leaves, shot of rum cake, glazed with mint rum medley, topped with lime rum frosting, sprinkled with brown sugar and lime wedge. Extra cost.

NEW…Blackberry cupcake: fresh blackberry cake, topped with whipped cream cheese puree blackberry, decorated with a blackberry. Extra cost.

Nutella Madness: white cake made with Madagascar Bourbon vanilla bean topped with whipped creamy Nutella frosting.

Cinnamon Sugar: cinnamon white cake with whipped vanilla cinnamon frosting, topped with cinnamon sugar

CupcakeCamp Santa Barbara is July 24th!

I love that this is a big cupcake event with a cause: to benefit Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation! Get details and register at cupcakecampsantabarbara.com. Poster below by the fabulous Jessie Oleson of Cakespy!

Cupcakes for Cancer
proudly presents ...
Cupcake Camp Santa Barbara 2011!

WHEN: Sunday, July 24 2011 1-4
WHERE: Fess Parker Resort Santa Barbara
WHY: Because who doesn't LOVE Cupcakes?


CUPCAKE CAMP SANTA BARBARA is expecting 500 to 800 attendees: families, brides to be, wedding and party planners-both professional and amateur and of course ... cupcake LOVERS!
So here is your chance to show off your Cupcakes and/or your business!
AND be a part of making a SWEET difference in a child's life with cancer!
**Bring a gently used blanket to the HOPE in a Blanket table this yr & receive extra ticket for cupcake tasting!


TO PARTICIPATE:
There are many different ways to participate in CUPCAKE CAMP

* bake cupcakes to donate for the tasting (see: bakers)
* come to eat cupcakes and enjoy the cupcake activities (see: activities)
* help raise money for a good cause - suggested donation: $10
* be a sponsor (see: sponsorship packages)


No big hearted cupcake lover will be turned away. CUPCAKE CAMP SANTA BARBARA is all about sharing and celebrating cupcakes, community and creativity. Charity never tasted sweeter!


GETTING MARRIED?
This is a perfect opportunity to sample from a selection of cupcake bakers from the Santa Barbara and the surrounding areas- all at one stylish venue! Consider it the biggest "CAKE" tasting event of all time! Bring your family and friends to find the perfect cupcake vendor for your special day!

Event Activities include:

* Cupcake Tasting

* Cupcake baking competition (Professionals/Amateurs/ Youth)
* Old Fashioned Cake Auction
* Whodelicious Party Room Fashion Parade *NEW this yr!
* Betsy Johnston Party Dress Fashion Show
* Enter our "Cute as a Cupcake" Fashion Runway Parade
* Cupcake Craft Boutique
* Whole Foods serving ice cold hormone free milk!
* Raffles