There’s no question that cupcakes have been a trend that seems to keep on growing.  Even if the burger is the next new thing (or so it seems) there’s always room for a little something sweet so cupcakes don’t seem to be going anywhere.

If you’re looking for cupcakes to top off  your lunch or dinner here are a few places you might want to check out.

East Coast:  Almondine, Buttercup Bake Shop, Sweet Revenge, Baked, Kyotofu NYC, Isabelle’s Curlycakes, Sweet, Hi Rise Bakery, Flour, Kickass Cupcakes

Westcoast: The Cobbler Lady, Sprinkles, Puddin’ Out, American Cupcake, Kara’s Cupcakes, Amanda Grahamswingers, Simon LA

If you’re looking for cocktails, Cupcake Vineyards and Vodka have some fun Valentine’s Day cocktails to inspire you for a party with friends and loved ones or perhaps a little pre-Valentine’s Day drink with a loved one.

The first, Berry Delight, uses their newest flavor, which is Very Berry Vodka.

Berry Delight Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Cupcake Vodka Verry Berry
• 0.75 oz Raspberry Syrup
• 7up to fill glass
• Ice

Directions:

• Fill Collins glass with ice.
• Shake vodka, raspberry Syrup and ice in a shaker.
• Pour into Collins glass and top with 7up.

The second is a bit more decadent and a little devilish.

Devil in a Red Dress

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz. Devil’s Food Vodka
• .5 oz. Heavy Cream
• 1 Tbsp. Chocolate Syrup
• .5 oz. Coconut Syrup (Made by combining .25 cup water, .25 cup sugar and 1tbsp shredded coconut. Heat until sugar dissolves. Allow to cool then finely strain.)

Directions:
Shake all ingredients and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

Save some cash on cupcakes this week at:  Simon LA‘s Junk Food Platter, The Nook‘s Fried Twinkies, Red Velvet individual cake at Southern Hospitality