The nationwide popular craze for cupcakes has hit the north shore. Many cupcakeries have sprung up in the last few years but one sticks out among the rest. Cupcake City in Reading, MA has proved their prominence both locally and nationally.
Celebrating Cupcake City’s first year anniversary this month, owners and friends Kristin Cataldo and Karin DiNapoli said, "Business is Booming." These two local moms decided to turn their love for baking into a culinary entrepreneurship. Last May, after being open for a short six months, Cupcake City was featured on "Phantom Gourmet," receiving nationwide recognition for their unique sweets.
Freshly baked everyday, the cupcakes from this bakery are a hit. On a single Saturday, Cupcake City will sell an average of 700-800 cupcakes. Often, the local café will have to close their doors early because they’ve sold out of their tempting treats! What makes these cupcakes so irresistible?
DeNapoli and Cataldo have brought baking to a whole new level. The artistry that is brought to each treat makes indulgence in these desserts fun for every customer. And they cater to all tastes. Seasonal fall flavors include Pumpkin, Apple Caramel, and Sweet Potato Pecan. Everyday specialties include Hot Fudge Sundae, Salted Caramel, Maple Pancake and Smores. Their most popular flavor is a vamped up version of the classic kid’s treat: Hostess.
Each cake is priced at $2.75 each, though on Sunday customers come in for the dozen special. Whether visiting for a single cup or treating your friends with a box full of fun flavored cakes, you will not be able to visit Cupcake City just once. Flavors change daily so the anticipation of surprise lingers. In fact, DiNapoli and Cataldo will cater to any customer’s desires. You’d be surprised to hear the various and intricate cupcakes they’ve made special-ordered for imaginative customers.
Cupcake City has also gone mobile. Their truck o' treats visits local athletic fields, fairs and various venues that request their presence. Regis College hosted this big pink truck for the start of their fall semester as a way to welcome incoming and returning students. This proved a nice change from the usual ice cream truck, while bringing about the same enthusiasm that the beloved vehicle faithfully excites.
Locals and visitors alike have proclaimed Cupcake City as a must-visit. This small bakery has done everything right by appealing to the local community, providing corporate catering and traveling the roads of Massachusetts for personal delivery.
So what are you waiting for? Try out what “Phantom Gourmet” and many others are calling the north shore’s hidden gem for the sweet-tooth.
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