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/

Tart (Stuffed cupcakes)

So I was venturing through the Shops @ Legacy when TART's delectable window appearance drew me inside. With choices from the trendy cakeballs to the classic cupcakes, I decided to try a combination of a classic and trendy treat with the stuffed cupcake. Specifically the COOKIE DOUGH stuffed cupcake. ALERT: Sit down and use utensils while eating because it is a little messie...but oh so good. Moist cake, perfectly smooth icing, and delicious addition in the center.

I admit, I have tried this boutique on Lovers Lane and was satisfied but not thrilled. After visiting the unique Plano shop which also hosts parties, my opinion of the local bakery has changed for the better. I will defintely return for one of their other specialities, most likely the cakeballs if not another one of their flavored stuffed cupcakes.