COCONUTS HOT SPOT — Cupcakes are comfort food to many.
Those who have a sweet tooth will most likely agree that the mere sight of a cupcake with creamy frosting and pretty, yummy toppings can easily lighten up one’s mood. Biting into the (hopefully) moist and lip-smacking cake sure can put a lasting smile on your face.
However, even though cupcake shops have become common in Manila these days, what’s noticeable with this trend is that it seems to be a case of quantity over quality. Still, it’s always exciting to come across a new one and feel that thrill of indulging your sweet tooth.
Intrigued by its striking pink façade, I stopped by Frosted in Maginhawa St., Quezon City to grab a dessert. Judging from looks alone, the place does seem promising. It’s like the neighborhood cupcake place you would wish to have in your own. With its casual, unassuming vibe, Frosted understandably draws in mostly students who prefer to review and read up in between bites.
When I visited it, a girl even bought two dozens of Red Velvet, and having overheard her friendly chitchat with one of the owners, I could tell that she’s a regular.
A group of friends followed soon after, and they also happen to be regulars because they had discount cards and the owner recognized them.
It obviously doesn’t take rocket science to understand why Frosted is well-loved (proof of this is a corkboard display in the store with notes from raving fans pinned on it).
It offers 12 flavors, divided into six classic and six premium ones.
Classic flavors include Double Chocolate, Jazzy Jane (double vanilla), Red Velvet, The King (banana cake base topped with peanut butter icing and caramelized bacon), Mr. Grey (Earl Grey tea-infused cupcake), Banana Walnut.
Premium flavors are Tiramisu, Ube, The Escape (piñacolada cuptail), Banana Nutella, S’Mores, and Snickers.
I had the Double Chocolate, and I think it was just okay. The King, on the other hand, is a successful experiment, according to my friend, because the salty and sweet medley of flavors works well.
Frosted’s cupcakes may be far from your run-off-the-mill fave, but the best thing that differentiates it from other cupcake places is the cute fact that they also sell healthy, baked goodies for your pet. Well, clearly, you can’t have all the fun to yourself.
Cupcakes range from P65 to P80 per. Frosted Desserts is at 57 Maginhawa St., Teacher’s Village, Diliman, Quezon City
