Don’t
Call Me Cupcake
When I attended Trey Anthony’s all-day
Millionaire Artist workshop a few months ago, I was inadvertently introduced to
the most scrumptious cupcake I have ever eaten.
It all happened when Trey dismissed us
for lunch and I decided to leave the venue to grab something to eat at a local
coffee shop. When I returned to the workshop, I saw that everyone was
snacking on cupcakes supplied by one of the vendors – Don’t Call Me Cupcake.
Since I have a HUGE sweet tooth and it’s incredibly hard for me to say no to something
yummy, I decided to buy one as well.
There were only a handful left, so I happily chose the Rum cupcake.
Can I get an amen! That Rum cupcake was divine! I love that the rum flavour was present, but
not too overpowering. Actually, it wouldn’t matter if it were too
strong—I have Trini blood, so I love anything with rum in it! Lol!
The cupcake itself was moist, not too
sweet and very flavourful. I can’t
really say anything bad about the cupcake except I wish I had another one right
now : (
After I finished the cupcake, I made
sure to get a business card because I knew that one day I would interview Tova –the
Founder of Don’t Call Me Cupcake, for my blog.
Here’s the interview. Enjoy!
What motivated you to start Don’t Call Me Cupcake?
I've
always had an entrepreneurial spirit that I am pretty sure came from my mother.
I wanted to start something that I love and that I am passionate about.
Starting a bakery came naturally.
What inspired you to create
the flavours of the cupcakes?
I’m
inspired to make something different and GREAT tasting. There are so many
cupcake bakeries however, we are committed to standing out. When people try our
cupcakes and treats, I want them to say it’s the best they've ever had.
How did you come up with
the catchy name?
My
business partner (and friend) and I were brainstorming names and I blurted it
out...as soon as it came out we both were like "that's the name."
After tasting the rum cupcake, one of our customers gave us the tag line "Don't
Call Me Cupcake....we're better than that!" Maybe one day we will use
it.
What was the process like
in creating the perfect cupcake?
Many
trial and error sessions. Many friends
and family as tasters—which are never
hard to find. Many tweaks and finally you have the perfect cupcake.
What are your specialties?
Right
now we make rum and liquor cupcakes (our specialty), traditional flavour
cupcakes, cheese cakes, cookies and other desserts. We specialize in single
serving sizes.
Where can we purchase your
cupcakes?
Right
now we cater by order only (store front will come soon). You can order by calling 647-760-DCMC (3262)
or email orders@dontcallmecupcake.com
Did you ever watch the TV
show Cupcake Wars? What did you think of the show?
I
don't watch much TV but I have seen cupcake wars a few times. From what I've
seen it's a great show! The unconventional ingredients and challenges really
make the contestants step up and get their creative juices flowing.
Thanks for the interview, Tova!
Michelle
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