Yesterday I met up with Shanna from Cutie Cups, the one and only cupcakes shop in Tasmania at the moment.

We had a little chat and I asked her about the history of the shop, how she got the brilliant idea to start up a cupcake shop. She was working in the hotel industry for sometime and she wanted to do something fun and something new (especially in Hobart). Cupcake shop is the thing that comes into her mind since in the mainland cupcake shops are the current trend. Because the business is going so well and everybody loves their cupcakes, Cutie Cups will be opening their new branch in the north and also Launceston soon.


When Shanna told everyone that she's going to open a cupcake store, their reaction was "..Cute.....". That's how the name Cutie Cups came about. Until today, when people walk into the store, their reaction is still the same. Everyone comes in and says, "Oh, so cute........". Shanna also told me something really funny. Because the store is located right next to Bra 'N' Things, a lot of people thought Cutie Cups is a bra shop before it was open for business. They associate the word "cups" with the bra cups. Surprisingly, it's the cake cup, not the bra cup.

I also notice that there is a new cupboard been set up in front of the store. In this cupboard, there are many sweet cupcake merchadise for sale. Most of the merchandise are imported. It's so easy to look for cupcake gifts over here because you'll find everything under one roof - from mug to baby napkins, from trinket box to pillow. I can't possibly name everything they have, so check it out yourself. Who knows, you might find something nice that suits you.

If you think that those gifts are too common, why not send some cupcake-in-a-cup. This is also a new concept at Cutie Cups. You can choose your favorite cupcake flavour and match it with any teacup you like. I super love the English rose design teacup.

Extra! Extra! People in London Alert!!!


There's a wonderful wonder shop just around the corner. It's magical, just like how you see in Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium. Except this shop doesn't sell toys. But it sells every pretty lovely sweet edible stuff you can ever think of.


The shop is called bake-a-boo. Really cute name. At first thought, it might sound like infant clothing line brand. But it's not.

It's painted in light pink that gives you a welcoming feel. You can peep through some freshly baked cakes, cookies, and cupcakes outside the window.

The interior is really warm and cosy. It makes you just want to relax and have a cup of tea. Not only that, they have friendly and helpful staff. It almost makes you feel at home.


The thing I like about bake-a-boo is their creativity in organizing tea party. You have plenty of selections to choose from the menu - whether you prefer to have cakes, scones, cupcakes, etc. etc. etc.

The staff will help you set up your tea party according to your favorite theme. And they always do better than what you can imagine it would be.

OMG! Look at those cupcakes! Aren't you jealous you're not part of the party? Seriously, I am.

If there is a party planner award, it would definitely goes to bake-a-boo. Well, honestly do you think I'm exaggerating? I don't think so. From the photos you know it's a perfect tea party.

Of all the parties that ever happen at bake-a-boo, my favorite is the Alice in Wonderland theme party. When I was young, I always imagine how is it like to have a tea party with the rabbit. This is like childhood revisiting me.

You have all the elements of Alice in Wonderland there - clock, teapot, Queen, and cards.

Look at the effort they put in to make that party happen. They are very careful in every minute details. All these are evidence that at bake-a-boo, customer's satisfaction is really important for them.

If you are not planning to have a party at bake-a-boo, simply visit them to have a cup of coffee or maybe grab some cakes.

Look at the platter. How could you resist? I'm already thinking of having a fairy tea party at bake-a-boo. It's too bad London is across the globe from my home :(


I rate this shop 12/10


bake-a-boo
86 Mill Lane, London NW6 1NL
Tel: 020 7435 1666
E-mail: info@bake-a-boo.com


Summer Holliday Opening Hours
**For August only**
Monday - Thursday closed
Friday - 12pm-6pm
Saturday – 10am-6pm
Sunday – 2pm-6pm


bake-a-boo online at
website: http://www.bake-a-boo.com/
blog: http://www.bake-a-boo.blogspot.com/
flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bake-a-boo/

I had half hour of break between my job, so I rushed to ANZ to settle some account problem. I didn't expect it to be done so fast, so I wandered around and bought some cupcakes. Unfortunately I didn't have time to eat it before my break ends.

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Last month it's the biggest history of cupcakes in Tasmania. The one and only cupcake store in Tasmania opened in Elizabeth Mall. I tried the cupcakes for a couple of times now. But I always forget to bring my camera along because it's so near my house.

They have a few selection of flavours on the shelf. Besides edible pretty cupcakes, the shop stores some cupcakes merchandise for sale too. I'm eyeing on the cupcake wall clock.

Some of the cupcakes that I bought the other day. It's AUD 16 for 6 mini cupcakes.

I personally love the Choc Choc Choc. My girlfriend and I love the creamy chocolate frosting. It's really rich and you can smell the sweet chocolate aroma from the cupcake. My next favorite is the Gingerbread man Cupcake. Simply irresistable.


Anyway, if you need more information about this store, check out their website at http://cutiecupcakes.com.au/