Happy Birthday to Me (again)

So after celebrating with the Petey's at Paladar, I spent a lovely Sunday (my actual birthday) with Thighs and completed the birthday weekend with a trip to one of my all time favorite places in the city, Magnolia Bakery!

What can I say about Magnolia Bakery cupcakes? RRR and I have debated for years on whether these sweet treats are all hype and despite what she thinks I say no way! This heated debate even inspired the f is for foodie great cupcake debate!

The sugary buttercreme frosting is a perfect compliment to the light airy cake. I do prefer the vanilla cake and icing to the chocolate cake/chocolate icing or vanilla cupcake/chocolate icing combos, but I certainly wouldn't turn one of those away. And judging by the club-like lines at the door, I am not alone in my cupcake frenzy.

And just when I thought I found my sugary soul mate in Magnolia's cupcakes, I discovered their banana pudding. Rich, creamy and custardy complete with soft bananas and Nilla wafers, the beauty of this dessert is in it's simplicity.

Happy Magnolia Birthday to Me!