On my dessert hierarchy, cakes are usually way, way down near the bottom, above desserts I dislike (Turkish Delight, banana anything) and below those I do like. But Chicago has taught me what cake and cupcakes are capable of being.
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During the cupcake bubble, I thought I'd tried it all, cupcake after meh cupcake. Then Molly's Cupcakes opened my eyes. All of their cupcakes are worthwhile, so I'll have to limit myself to the Top 5:
1.) Pumpkin Spice - spice cake filled with pumpkin mascarpone, topped with cream cheese buttercream
An annual favorite during pumpkin season, this cupcake stands tall amongst many would-be competitors for Chicago's pumpkin crown.
2.) Chocolate Raspberry - chocolate cake filled with fresh raspberry puree, topped with chocolate ganache and a fresh raspberry
Raspberry puree is borderline erotic in this dessert. And the chocolate is rich enough to warrant adding the tart raspberry to cut through.
3.) Ron Bennington - chocolate cake with peanut butter filling, chocolate ganache and crushed butterscotch topping
Decadence, thy name is Ron Bennington. Well, maybe not THE Ron Bennington, but the cupcake for certain.
4.) Peach Cobbler - vanilla cake with a peach filling, whipped topping and peach on top
Buttery, sweet and fruity. Just like a cobbler, but lighter.
5.) Red Velvet with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pulling from Molly's selection of make-your-own non-filled cupcakes is a standard so good you're reminded of why it's a classic.
Though they've expanded to New York City and Iowa City, Molly's was founded in Chicago, where it has two locations.
Pulling from Molly's selection of make-your-own non-filled cupcakes is a standard so good you're reminded of why it's a classic.
Though they've expanded to New York City and Iowa City, Molly's was founded in Chicago, where it has two locations.
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