I’ve recently moved from Orange County California to San Diego County. I must admit, I love San Diego, I love it so much more than Orange County. There’s a lot more options when it comes to going out, restaurants, bars, etc. Most of all, there are tons of bakeries! I’ve discovered quite a few already and thought it would be fun to snack on their goodies and blog about it!
My most recent discovery was Little Cakes Cupcake Kitchen in Vista, CA. Wow, what great cupcakes! Apparently they were contestants on Cupcake Wars and won… yeah, they were that good.
I only got 3 cupcakes because I didn’t want to feel like too much of a heffer. After countless minutes of circling the menu and the cupcakes on display, I finally came to my 3 choices(all descriptions courtesy of littlecakeskitchen’s site):
Almond Champagne – Sweet almond cake with champagne buttercream and edible pearls.

Chocolate Mint – Chocolate cake topped with chocolate ganache, mint buttercream and crispy chocolate pearls.

Strawberry Milkshake – Moist vanilla cake with a generous swirl of strawberry cream cheese frosting, sprinkled with rainbow sugar.

I highly recommend these cupcakes, if anyone is ever in North County San Diego, make the trip! They had an amazing variety of unique cupcakes. The buttercreams weren’t stiff and super sugary like most places, they were very creamy, delicious and perfect. It was obvious that their cupcakes are freshly baked every morning. I’ll be back! ![]()


Wow those look yummy! I’ll have to check them out the next time I’m down that way, even though we don’t stop in Vista we usually drive straight through to La Mesa where my son lives, but looking at those, I think I need to stop!
Definitely do stop by sometime! They have excellent cupcakes
I’m excited! I had no idea you’re writing from San Diego. That’s where I live, so thanks for the heads up about this cupcake place. I’m going to be sure to check it out next time I’m in that area. Great photos, btw.
Welcome to San Diego! That’s where I live too– always on the look out for new places with yummy treats. Bravo!!
Oh, you poor, poor thing! What a burden to take upon your fragile shoulders (you have fragile shoulders, right?) – but I have a sneaking feeling you’ll complete your mission! LOL
A noble quest. And ooooh, those cupcakes look fantabulastic! Nice photos. The Almond Champagne one looks so beautiful, like a little dew-pearled rose. Almost a shame to eat it!
(Hey, I did say ‘almost’)
Just a damn shame I live in England. Curse you, intercontinental drift!
*ahem*
Sorry, I get overexcited about cake. You know how it is.
It’s a tough job… *rolls up sleeves*… but someone’s got to do it!
Oooh, the chocolate mint looks yummie!
Your blog is so good, I’m getting cavities just from the pictures!
This cupcakes reminde me that I’m dreaming of an hazelnut and chocolate cake with pistachio buttercream – might be wonderful – I LOVE PISTACHIO !! I don’t know if I will find that in Paris… God, I would LOVE it !
Ya know, I reeeeally love pistachio as well! I may have to put your dream into consideration! =D
It will be GREAT ! You have to make this cupcake !
Little treasures! Love!
They look delicious! I would love to go to San Diego and taste them!
San Diego does have some GREAT food! If you ever make your way to Las Vegas check out: http://www.retrobakerylv.com/ Kari and Brian make some AMAZING – TO DIE FOR, cupcakes! Their flavors are off the wall sometimes, but when you bite into them they are the perfect combination of flavors. They take the items you love most and put it into a sweet treat!
I’m definitely going to bookmark this! I go to Vegas pretty often, I have friends and family up there
Thanks for the recommendation! I love when places have off the wall flavors.
Check out their page and go in knowing what you want to try – there are so many flavors!! Kari and Brian are AWESOME people!!
Ooh, the chocolate-mint ones look so good. (Maybe because that’s one of my favorite combinations?) They all look so beautifully decorated, I gotta go there someday.
I wish I could visit to try them! They look so good
mmm i would love to try to re-create the chocolate mint ones. it’s one of my husband’s favorite flavor combos and i have NO idea what to do for him on his birthday this year. thanks for the idea
i would buy if san diego were a just tiiiny bit closer to moscow
Yeah… might be a bit of a drive for you to San Diego! haha.
I think it would be a great idea to recreate that for your husband’s birthday. Chocolate and mint are one of my favorite combos too
pretty & yummy looking!
pretty and almost too gud to eat!