Unique Eats Season 2 Episode 3 Cupcakes
- TV-G
- December 5, 2011
- 20 min
In the season 2 episode 3 of Unique Eats, the focus is on cupcakes. This episode explores the vast world of cupcakes and the unique flavors, designs, and techniques used to create them.
The first stop is at Georgetown Cupcake in Washington D.C., where the owners, sisters Katherine and Sophie, provide an inside look at their creation process. They use only the finest ingredients, such as Valrhona chocolate and Madagascar bourbon vanilla, to make their specialty cupcakes. The most popular flavors here are the classic red velvet and salted caramel.
Next, the show takes us to Brooklyn, where we visit Kumquat Cupcakery. Here, the focus is on creating unique flavor combinations. Owner Keavy uses unconventional ingredients, such as olive oil and balsamic vinegar, to create cupcakes with a savory twist. The show stops to take a closer look at their popular Peach & Blueberry Cobbler cupcake, which features a tender vanilla cake with a sweet, fruity filling and a buttery crumb topping.
In Chicago, the show visits Molly's Cupcakes, where the focus is on creating a unique and fun experience for customers. They specialize in cupcakes with a “surprise” filling, such as their popular Ron Bennington cupcake, which features a chocolate cake with peanut butter filling, topped with a chocolate ganache, and a sprinkling of sea salt.
The show then takes us to New York City's Baked by Melissa. Here, the focus is on creating tiny cupcakes with big flavor. With her unique bite-size cupcakes, founder Melissa has created a cupcake empire. The show takes a closer look at their classic tie-dye cupcake, which features a vanilla cake dyed with vibrant colors and topped with a buttery vanilla frosting.
In Los Angeles, the show visits Cake Monkey Bakery. Here, the focus is on creating classic cakes in cupcake form. They specialize in their twist on classic desserts, such as their popular Elvis cupcake, which features a banana cake, peanut butter frosting, and a drizzle of bacon caramel.
Finally, the show travels to Atlanta to visit CamiCakes. Here, the focus is on using fresh and natural ingredients to create cupcakes with a Southern twist. Owner Andra Hall uses ingredients such as sweet potatoes, pecans, and caramel to create their popular Sweet Potato cupcake.
Throughout the episode, we see the artistry and creativity that goes into creating these unique and delicious cupcakes. From classic flavors to unconventional creations, these bakeries are pushing the boundaries of what a cupcake can be. Unique Eats season 2 episode 3 is a celebration of all things cupcake, and a must-watch for any dessert lover.