Usually, camp is a place you go during the summer when you’re a child. Camp is a place you go to alone or with a couple friends and make new friends. Camp is a place full of your favorite activities. Camp is a no judgment happy place. Okay, that may not be totally true – people judge people anywhere you go – but everything else I said is true. Enter Cupcake Camp. Cupcake Camp is a happy place full of cupcakes, people of all ages, professional bakeries and amateur bakers. Cupcake Camp is for cupcake lovers. If you don’t like cupcakes, or think cupcakes are only a mediocre treat, do not attend Cupcake Camp. It’s not for you. If you seek out cupcakes, have a personal mission to find the best cupcake ever, and enjoy sharing cupcakes, this event is for you. Cupcake Camp occurs in cities throughout the country. Elizabeth from Free Food Boston brought it to Boston, and I’m very glad she did!
Cupcake Camp Boston 2011 was held at The Center for the Arts at the Armory in Somerville. Last year, it was held at PA Lounge in Somerville and the line was down the street about a mile. Some of us didn’t even get in. This year, I planned to arrive early. I met Katie around 6:15 for the 7pm start time and we were able to enter the room early to take photos before the crowd poured in. I was greeted with an overwhelming amount of cupcakes upon entering the room. I think it’s only fair that I now overwhelm you with just some of the cupcakes I saw.
So, what do you think so far? Those are only a sample of the amateur bakers! I was very impressed with the flavors and presentations. Moving on to the bakeries…
I feel sick all over again looking at the photos. And, no I didn’t eat all of the cupcakes featured here, but I did eat a lot. I don’t know how many I ate, but I took a smart approach. Katie and I shared everything, even some of the mini cupcakes. One or two bites was enough to determine my favorite, and I got to sample more cupcakes. There wasn’t a cupcake that I did not like. But, a few stood out to me as being very creative. My favorite amateur baker’s cupcake was Beantown Baker’s cookie dough cupcake. I simply love cookie dough. I knew these would be my favorite before I tasted them or any others. The mini cookie on top is adorable, the frosting tastes like brown sugar, and the cake even tasted like cookie dough. Plus, there’s a blob of cookie dough in the middle the mini cupcake. Clearly a lot of effort went into these and while I enjoyed one for free at Cupcake Camp, I don’t think I’d be the only person willing to pay good money for these. Thanks for bringing them to Camp, Jen! My favorite professional cupcake from a bakery was the pink lemonade cupcake from Cupcake Mojo. This cupcake tasted exactly like pink lemonade, both the cake and the frosting were shockingly precise in flavor. The owners of Cupcake Mojo were delightful to speak to and the whole display was eye-catching. Strawberry margarita cupcakes in margarita glasses reminded me of something I’d see on Cupcake Wars. Located in Weymouth, MA, Cupcake Mojo is a destination spot and their cupcakes would be perfect for any celebration. The creamsicle cupcake also tasted exactly like a creamsicle. They brought summer flavors to Camp. How appropriate.
Cupcake Camp 2011 was a success! Until next year, KIT! (That’s Keep In Touch, for anyone who didn’t see that all over their summer camp yearbooks.)
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Great photos! I was bummed to miss Cupcake Camp this year!
LOVE your photos! So glad you came, it was great seeing you!!
It was great to see you the other night! Framingham represent! Great re-cap! I was not so good at keeping track of teh bakeries/bakers haha.
I want to try the coffee and donuts. Very original!
Great recap. I had a lot of fun planning the event with Elizabeth, then baking, then chatting with everyone I saw that night, and of course the tasting. I only ate about 4 mini cupcakes that night and they were all delicious!
cupcake overload!! Though i wish i had gone to this. I love the burger one- too clever!!
Sigh. I love cupcakes but I couldn’t go to camp
Amazing photos. Anddddd now I’m hungry.
Those look great.
Lovely recap! Kicking myself for not trying one of Jen’s cookie dough minis…
Looks like such a fun time! I’m sorry I missed it–hopefully I can attend next year.
Wow, those are some innovative cupcakes! I love the burger one!
I loved the strawberry margarita cupcake from Cupcake Mojo… and we are totally in the background of your picture!
I love all of your photos! It was a great night.
Ahhhhhh! I totally missed the cheeseburger cupcake! That’s amazing! So many good cupcakes, I can’t wait until next year!
I’ve missed it for the last 2 years now. So sad. I really was planning on attending this week but my work had different plans for me. Maybe next year. I want that “burger” cupcake! 😀
This is heaven to me =)
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