Buttercup's Cupcakes (Bossier City)

So I ventured across the River to Shreveport's sister city, Bossier (pronounced Beau-sher) City to BUTTERCUP'S CUPCAKES off East Texas Street in the new, and quite nice if I do say so myself, Villagio apartment complex. The display is similar to that off Sprinkle's, but they cupcakes do taste different! I decided to opt for the Banana Pudding and Red Velvet (of course).

Today I am trying the unique Banana Pudding, and it is just that, unique. The cake reminds me of sponge cake in texture and taste (with a lemony banana taste along with the vanilla). The cupcake itself is quite heavy thanks to the mass of icing added to it. Now I am an icing fan, so I say yes to most cupcakes that make my arms get a work-out from lifting the icing weight. However, even this was a little much for my super sweet taste buds. Overall, I still give this cupcake a reasonably strong rating with 3.5 out of 5, but I believe it will be raised to a 4 once I have devoured the red velvet (AKA the real test). I only recommend the banana pudding one if you REALLY love banana pudding.

I have to also give props to the store for it's delectable presentation of colorful eye candy treats. They even have adorable mini whoopie-pies.

I am just happy that there is at least one place dedicated to adorable cupcakes ;)

Officially: 4 out of 5 stars!

Chao for now Cupcake Lovers Deluxe!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Buttercups-Cupcakes/188221628800?v=info

Julie Anne's (Kings Hwy in Shreveport)

Because my work has put me across the TX/LA states lines, I am now continuing my conquest in Shreveport, LA for longer than previously expected (but it's a good thing!).

I tried Julie Anne's traditional chocolate cupcake with buttercream white icing. Now I have had their famous petit fours, delicious! And I have heard that some celebrities, including Katie Holmes, enjoyed the tasty cupcake treats. I thought to myself: of course it must be blogged about and spread to the world!

Back to the cupcake now. Because it is the weekend of Chocolate's biggest consumption, Valentine's Day, the tasty treats' decor was nothing less than smothered with plastic lips, pink and red colored additions, hearts, etc. Being slightly overwhelmed, I decided on the more classic cupcake flavor rather than trying their chocolate turtle, strawberry, German chocolate, or lemon cupcake.

The chocolate cake was perfect for a simple dessert! It was light, fluffy, and just the right amount of chocolate goodness. The frosting was simply a classic buttercream frosting, moreso on the sugary side but nonetheless yummy in my tummy!

As I stated earlier, their petit fours are truly divine if you are in the mood for something a little more petit than the cupcakes. Even though their petit fours are a bit on the larger size.

3.5 out of 5 Stars (4 stars for the petit fours)

http://www.julieannesbakery.com/

Lila's Cakes and Chocolate (Shreveport)

Hellooooo to all of my cupcake-obsessed readers! Yes all two of you! Unfortunately work gets in the way of my conquest, but it would not be a conquest without obstacles, am I right? Even though I am away from the TX, I decided to continue my journey of sweetness in the Hollywood of the South (specifically Shreveport, LA).

On Olive Street in an area known as Highland, there exists a small store called Lila's which boasts of nothing less than amazing sweets galore. I decided to try, what else, but some of their cupcakes. I bought two. One is red velvet and the other cappuccino. Today I had the cappuccino and really liked it! It would be perfect with your favorite drip coffee (local roasters only please; though I dare to admit I do enjoy a coffee place with a drive-thru aka Starbucks).

The cake was delicious! It really did capture the coffee taste. I will say, non-coffee lovers should stick with other flavors. I will try the red velvet tomorrow and add to this post!

NEXT DAY:

So I woke up with one thing one my mind for breakfast...RED VELVET CUPCAKE!!! Heck yes! I will cut to the chase, the cake was pretty good (3.5 out of 5 stars), and the center was the best part because it tasted like some kind of jam was lightly added to the center to make it more moist. I did love that! The icing was quite sugary in my opinion. If you have a deep affinity for sugary goodness, this icing will be your favorite (pure cream cheese frosting fans need not apply their taste buds).

Overall, I will definitely return to Lila's! I have seen the gallery of their cake designs-- quite impressive! I have also heard great things about the King Cakes. Speaking of which, I must go out now to celebrate the festivities of Mardi Gras!

"Laissez les bons temps rouler!"

http://www.lilascakes.com/