Ep 11. Capital Cravings

In the eleventh episode of season four of Unique Sweets, called "Capital Cravings," viewers are taken on a tour of the nation's capital city, Washington D.C., to explore some of the unique and delicious sweets the city has to offer.

The show starts at Buttercream Bakeshop, a bakery known for its delectable cupcakes made with unique flavor combinations. Viewers get a chance to see the bakers in action as they prepare a batch of "go green" cupcakes, which are made with matcha green tea and topped with pistachio buttercream. Other interesting flavors include peanut butter and jelly, strawberry shortcake, and honey lavender.

Next, the show visits eatery Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, where viewers are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at how the restaurant makes their signature doughnuts. From the classic vanilla glaze to the unique maple bacon flavor, there is something for every sweet tooth at Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken.

Moving on to DC Empanadas, viewers get a chance to see this popular food truck in action. The empanadas are made fresh daily, with fillings like pork, beef, and black beans and cheese. The show also highlights the dessert empanadas, which come in flavors like apple pie and s'mores.

One of the most unique stops on the tour is District Doughnut, which uses a brioche dough for their doughnuts instead of the usual cake or yeast dough. Viewers get a chance to see how they make their signature "everything bagel" doughnut, which is dipped in a cream cheese glaze and topped with everything bagel seasoning. Other standout flavors include brown butter, cinnamon brown sugar, and lemon poppyseed.

The show heads to Under the Sun Eatery next, where viewers get a taste of their homemade ice cream. The ice cream is churned in small batches, ensuring a creamy, smooth texture. Unique flavors include black sesame, garam masala, and cardamom coffee.

Moving on to RareSweets, viewers are treated to a look at their beautiful and unique desserts. The bakery specializes in vintage-inspired treats, like the classic southern caramel cake and the upside-down peach cake. Other standout items include the salted caramel brownies and the grapefruit Campari cupcakes.

The final stop on the tour is the Red Hook Lobster Pound, where viewers get a chance to see how they make their famous lobster rolls. But the show also highlights their delicious red velvet whoopie pies, which are made fresh every day.

Throughout the episode, viewers get a sense of the rich culinary landscape of Washington D.C., with its unique flavor combinations and dedication to quality ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for cupcakes, doughnuts, empanadas, ice cream, or something else entirely, there's something for every sweet tooth in the nation's capital.