Ever since my mother-in-law mentioned cake last week, all I have been able to think about are sweet delicious cupcakes and cake.
Brain: “cake cake cake cake cake cake”
Lana: Arrrgh! Why are there no cupcake shops in Centretown?
I tried to fill the cake void with a Trudi’s chococolate chip and oatmeal cookie from the Herb & Spice. And while I love these cookies, they were not cake. And so my brain chugged along to it’s “cake cake cake cake” beat.
Finally I gave in and baked a single 9 inch yellow cake from this Martha Stewart recipe and iced a slice with vanilla Betty Crocker icing. I know. Icing from a can. For shame, Lana. Sometimes a girl just really needs cake. The cake recipe was ridiculously easy and turned out perfectly. I know I can improve this cake next time with a homemade frosting. Next time. Oh yes, there will be a next time.
Hey, so I’m a lurker (don’t be scared) and I found out about your blog via the Cheap Eats Ottawa book. Are there even any cupcake places in Ottawa at all?
I don’t think there are any dedicated cupcake shops (like a Magnolia Bakery) in Ottawa - though, I have seen cupcakes at Three Bakers and a Bike in Wellington Village (check their opening hours… I’m NEVER there when they are open. SO FRUSTRATING. If you sell cupcakes, you should be open on a Sunday.)
There’s also a new bakery on Second Ave. in the Glebe that again, I’ve only walked by when it’s closed.
There are vegan? cupcake(s) at the Herb & Spice on Bank St. Though, I’ve only ever seen one flavour - chocolate? Have not tried it.
I also found this thread on Ottawa Foodies that discusses Ottawa’s cupcake situation:
http://ottawafoodies.com/forum/981
I am so disappointed with Ottawa’s cupcake situation, that I resort to baking them myself.
Not totally cupcakes, but someone else recommended this place to me lately…
http://www.thebestcakeshop.com/