Red Velvet

Whether you are planning a party or if you just have a sweet tooth, Red Velvet Cupcakery is the place to go for your cupcake needs. Located in Tucson, Ariz. on University Boulevard, Red Velvet Cupcakery offers a wide variety of delicious cupcakes from the traditional Red Velvet cupcake to more elaborate flavors such as Cookies ‘n Cream and Carrot Cake.
            Before Red Velvet Cupcakery became such a popular craze for students at the University of Arizona, it originated as a frozen yogurt shop in Washington, D.C. Owned and founded by Aaron Gordon, the idea of selling cupcakes came to him as he traveled to California. Here, he saw the growing trend of cupcakes and decided to make this idea a reality. When he returned to Washington, D.C., his shop that once sold only frozen yogurt had been transformed. Now, not only does the shop sell frozen yogurt, but they have also expanded their horizons by sell cupcakes too. In time, Gordon’s “cupcakery” idea would find its way to the UA as it is only a short walk from campus.
            But what is so great about Red Velvet cupcakes? The cupcakes baked using store bought cake mix must taste exactly the same right? Wrong! Manager and baker, Jennifer Gillard explains that, “Our cupcakes are special because we use European butter made of 83 percent fat, which makes them extra moist.” In baking their cupcakes, the Red Velvet staff uses only the best ingredients in order to make the cupcakes themselves as well as to produce the icing that will transform each cupcake into a unique creation. “We use a special kind of chocolate called Valrhona, which makes the icing on the cupcakes more decadent,” said Brett Joyce, the head baker, “Also, compared to other types of chocolates, Valrhona chocolate does not melt as easily.”
            Not only are the ingredients used in these cupcakes superb, but the staff that makes them is extraordinary as well. In watching them bake each cupcake, it is apparent that Gillard and Joyce love what they do and put the extra time and effort into making each cupcake exceptional. Joyce said, “It is the little touches that make our cupcakes special. For example, the Devil’s Food cupcakes have 23 karat gold leaf shavings on top of the frosting.” Seeing how they prepare each cupcake and add on each detail such as the gold leaf shavings, I learned how much time and care is put into providing their customers with excellent results.
            Red Velvet Cupcakery is a fantastic shop where you can satisfy your dessert craving, interact with a fabulous staff, and receive a cupcake made with immense care and skill. So if you have a sweet tooth or just want to try something new, stop by this wonderful “cupcakery” and be prepared for a delicious experience!