{"id":26,"date":"2008-02-26T11:43:00","date_gmt":"2008-02-26T11:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/endoedibles.ifm.yji.mybluehost.me\/?p=26"},"modified":"2008-02-26T11:43:00","modified_gmt":"2008-02-26T11:43:00","slug":"crumbs-bake-shop-los-angeles-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/endoedibles.com\/?p=26","title":{"rendered":"Crumbs Bake Shop, Los Angeles California"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On my most recent visit to So. California I decided to fully experience the cupcake rage that is sweeping the nation and just now finally arriving in the midwest. During my visit I tried Yummy, Crumbs, Sprinkles, and Mrs Beasleys. Visiting with three other people, a myriad of options were selected at each and many pictures were taken.<\/div>\n
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There is a reason this place sells out so damned fast…..the cupcakes are that good. <\/div>\n

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While clearly not ‘normal’ cupcakes like Yummy or Sprinkles, but instead topped with a myriad of odd topings, the flavor, moisture, and texture of these cakes are sublime…..even at 8pm when the selection has been thoroughly picked over. <\/div>\n

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As we were on our way back from a great day of food at Spago and subsequent wandering\/shopping Beverly Hills, Robertson, and Rodeo we only opted for 2 choices but both made their mark and left my mouth watering for more. The Fruit Cobbler was filled with a delicious berry puree and topped with crispy, buttery, cinnamon nuggets. Quite literally, this was a portable cobbler and absolutely stunning to the tastebuds. <\/div>\n

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The second option, though not QUITE as good, was the Cookie Dough cupcake (in itself this seems like an odd metaphysics paradox) and again was remarkable with a custard inside that tasted like a chocolate chip cookie housed inside of a delicate, moist, and flavorful vanilla cake.<\/div>\n

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I realize this place is a New York institute and therefore a somewhat “invasive species” in SoCal, but honestly, it is a heck of a lot better than Sprinkes, without the pretense, without the line, and without the posers outside.<\/div>\n

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I would give 5 stars, but I feel like they “cheat” with their toppings and therefore make more of a “cake for one” than a traditional “Cupcake” with frosting, so we’ll go with 4 stars but a 5 star flavor. Additionally, parking near Rodeo……if only someone could provide cheap parking I’d be able to afford an extra cupcake on my next visit. \"Smilie: