We are super excited to introduce red velvet CAKE to the Cupcakes family. Kathie, who takes all of your cake orders placed on-line and on the phone, consistently tells us how so many people ask for a red velvet cake, triple-layered with cream cheese. For a long time, we had to say ’sorry, no-can-do.’ However, our talented bake & pastry teams have worked together and have come up with the perfect red velvet cake recipe, for all of your special occasions.

Most popular in the Southern United States, Red Velvet cake can be best descibed as a creamy and decadent cake infused with cocoa and then dyed red to give it its distinctive personality. The most common and favorite pairing with the cake is a cream cheese frosting, whipped until fluffy and white.

Although red velvet cake has been around for quite some time now, numerous legends surround its place of origin, and on its method on turning the color of the cake to its rich, deep red. Some say that during World War II, bakers used boiled beets instead of food coloring, while others claim that the deep red color emerges when mixing buttermilk and vinegar with the cocoa. Whatever the truth may be, there is no denying that over the last decade, red velvet cake has gained popularity among celebrities (Oprah Winfrey is a HUGE fan) and has emerged as a favourite in North American households.

If you love our ‘red velvet’ cupcake, which is available on weekends or by special request, we know you’ll be excited about ordering a cake just like it for your next celebration.

A friendly reminder that when ordering the cake, it is triple-layered, and covered in cream cheese frosting. If you’d like any decoration or writing on the cake, it will be covered in a creamy white vanilla buttercream instead of the cream cheese frosting. If you’re not a fan of cream cheese, you do have the option to have your whole cake layered and covered in the white vanilla buttercream. All cake orders must be placed at least 36 hours in advance.
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The Cupcake Girls

Cupcakes is excited to partner with Arts Umbrella for the month of August.

Cupcakes and Arts Umbrella recognizes the importance for every child to experience the joy of creation and to discover their own creative potential. Arts Umbrella provides the highest quality visual and performing arts education to Metro Vancouver children and youth ages 2-19. regardless of their financial circumstances. Established in 1979 by a few enthusiastic, artistic parents, the non-profit Arts Umbrella has become a national leader in children’s art education. The mission is to inspire kids for life through the arts.

For the entire month of August, Cupcakes is proudly donating a portion of the proceeds from every ella cause cupcakes sold to Arts Umbrella. Ella is the August cause cupcake. It is a coconut cupcake finished with an assortment of colored vanilla buttercream and topped with a paper umbrella.

Come and show your support today! Also, for more updates, please sign on to be a fan on our Facebook page. For more information on Arts Umbrella, please visit: www.artsumbrella.com.

Thank you for your continued support.

The Cupcake Girls