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Top Cupcakes In Philadelphia

Cupcakes have spent the last few years in the spotlight, but are they are a trend or here to stay? Either way, they're delicious, and with so many cupcakeries here in Philadelphia, you have your pick!
Brown Betty
Brown Betty cupcakes. (credit: brownbettydesserts.com)

Brown Betty Desserts

Multiple locations. For more information check their website.
www.brownbettydesserts.com

Chocolate sour cream, chocolate buttermilk, pineapple pound, almond pound…is your mouth watering yet? With an emphasis on original recipes and family tradition, Brown Betty is serving up some of the richest cupcakes in the city – just don't forget the milk.

Buttercream cupcake
Buttercream cupcake. (credit: buttercreamphiladelphia.com)

Buttercream Cupcake Truck

Multiple stops throughout the city. For more information check their Twitter or website.
(267) 505-7486
@buttercreamphl
www.buttercreamphiladelphia.com

Whenever you spy this jolly cupcake truck--complete with colorful sprinkles and friendly proprietor--you can't help but smile. Buttercream's cupcakes come in different sizes (ideal for every appetite) and a variety of yummy flavors--like the Nutella buttercream, mmm!

Flying Monkey
Flying Monkey cupcakes. (credit: Jaime L. Davis)

Flying Monkey Patisserie

Reading Terminal Market
12th and Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 928-03401

112 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.flyingmonkeyphilly.com

Flying Monkey adds a touch of whimsy to everything they do, from menu items to décor. Patrons select their cupcakes from three different tiers: domestic, international or international first class. With options like lavender raspberry, peppermint candy and spumoni (to name a few), choosing is never easy. Decisions, decisions.

cupcake smash 2- kuznits
(Credit: Hadas Kuznuits)

Sweet Box Truck

LOVE Park & Other City Locations
www.iheartsweetphilly.com
@SweetBoxTruck
www.facebook.com/iheartsweetphill

This pink truck is more than just gorgeous – it literally delivers the cupcake-y goods. From seasonal faves like Pumpkin Chocolate Chip and Sweet Potato Pie to unique classics-with-a-twist like Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (spoiler alert: There is a REAL hunk of cookie dough nestled inside!) and Neopolitan, these super-moist cupcakes are almost too pretty to eat. But eat them you will…and then stalk the Sweet Box Twitter feed to find out where you can go to get more.

Philly Cupcakes. (credit: Jaime L. Davis)

Philly Cupcake

1132 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 625-4888
@PhillyCupcake
www.phillycupcake.com

Step inside Philly Cupcake, and you've landed in one of the most imaginative cupcake joints in Philadelphia. Expertly decorated and extra tasty, you'll want to try every cupcake they offer.

Cupcakes from Whipped Bakeshop. (credit: whippedbakeshop.com)

Whipped Bakeshop

636 Belgrade Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 598-5449
www.whippedbakeshop.com

Tucked into a Kensington-area row home, Whipped Bakeshop and its chef/owner Zoë Lukas are true gems. Not only does she (and her team!) create a stunning array of the most beautiful edible art, but it all tastes amazingly good, too. Whipped cupcakes are a genuine must for any sweets-enthusiast.

Jaime L. Davis is a freelance writer who loves food and film with equal passion. She runs a small food blog, Cream & Sugar Kitchen and is a contributing writer for Ghouls on Film.
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