Hey There, Cupcake!

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September 23, 2010 by Gabrielle | Comments (4)

Pull out the red carpet, these cupcakes are show stoppers. That’s right, Frostings Etc. has some of the most unique cupcakes in the Bay area that any sweet tooth would CRAVE!

Located in the heart of Hyde Park, one of Tampa’s trendiest neighborhoods, Frostings Etc. offers cupcake delights fresh daily using the finest ingredients. Port wine, bananas, local strawberries and even Guinness beer are some of the ingredients you will find in their cupcakes.  Upon entering this sweet treat heaven, the décor of zebra stripped walls and a glass case that houses some of the most beautiful cupcakes I have ever seen.

As I got the opportunity to chat with co-owner Sharon Tabasco, she shared with me her inspiration and process for creating these unique cupcakes. Sharon finds inspiration from her love of cooking. When she first started Frostings Etc in 2009 with co-owner Joe Barbato, she was inspired by everyday cooking and popular cooking shows. As a former real estate agent, Sharon sought out to realize that her true happiness was in the kitchen. She stated that, “people eat to live, well I live to eat…and bake.”  Her passion is expressed through her cupcakes. Each cupcake is made from scratch and is topped off with fine aesthetics.

Are you in the mood for a Bellini? Try it in a cupcake. The Champagne Pear Bellini cupcake is infused with pink champagne, chunks of pears draped in a light champagne cream cheese frosting and crowned with an edible organic flower.

Hey guys need a beer? Try a Guinness cupcake. A rich chocolate cake infused with Guinness beer that is then dipped in a rich chocolate ganache, swirls of white chocolate butter cream, and garnished with a chocolate covered pretzel. Add this to Monday night football!

You will also find Frostings Etc. ‘’regulars” such as chocolate chip cookie dough, traditional red velvet, and black and white cupcakes. Finish off your experience with a cookie dough shot!

Each cupcake can also be turned into a cake. They specialize in birthdays, weddings, and showers along with occasion specific events. Having a pasta party? Meatball and spaghetti cupcakes are just what you need. Although they do not taste like meatballs and spaghetti, they sure look like the dish.

Although each cupcake seems complex, there is no right or wrong way to eat a Frostings Etc. cupcake. I asked some of their customers how they eat their cupcake and got so many different answers. I chose to eat mine with a small spoon and started with the frosting working my way down to the cake. How do you eat your cupcake?

Frostings Etc is located at 500 South Howard Avenue in Tampa, Fl 33606. Open Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday. For more information visit frostingsetc.com

4 Responses to “Hey There, Cupcake!”

• Chad Says:
  
  September 28th, 2010 at 1:03 am

  All this is very true, they are delicious cupcakes made from scratch. I have been plenty of times on a late friday night. My personal favorite is the Cremé Bruleé. If you haven’t been it’s a must have for a true gourmet snack.

• Joe Barbato Says:
  
  October 4th, 2010 at 5:44 pm

  wow, very nice, i love it! can’t wait to show this to Sharon,
  Joe

• Joe W Says:
  
  October 4th, 2010 at 5:55 pm

  I often drive from Keystone for my favorites, the Pina Colada cupcakes!!! Definitely worth the trip!!!

• John G Tesmer Says:
  
  October 5th, 2010 at 9:57 pm

  I love the cookie dough cupcakes. Excellent! Congrats Joe and Sharon!

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