One of my favorite guilty pleasures after a hard day at work is stopping at local bakeries to buy a tasty treat or two. There's just something about a cupcake that lifts the spirit. I'm pretty sure that whatever internal switchboard controls my cravings has a pastry-shaped hole that other snacks can't quite fill, and I'm okay with that.
Last year, in the spring of 2015, a friend and I happened to stumble upon a very unique bakery in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It was a small shop, but the "Psycho Cupcakes" logo outside was enough to draw us in for a look. Little did we realize that we were stepping into a realm where a cupcake was more than just a cupcake. It was an amazing baked-from-scratch work of art with a delightful sense of humor in its design.
Imagine discovering a treat-stop so delicious and unique, and on the way home, too! And then imagine how, just months later, we pulled up one day to find that the shop had disappeared. Sadly, we had discovered Psycho Cupcakes just before a rise in rent caused the young business to close it's storefront. I began following them on Facebook in hopes that someday, there might be a chance that I could savor another vanilla raspberry cupcake or just one more piece of Death By Chocolate cake...
And then, on August 9, 2016, my stalking finally payed off - Nicole Osif (pastry chef and owner) launched the Psycho Cupcakes Storefront Fund on Kickstarter! I was beyond thrilled! Knowing that Kickstarter projects are time sensitive, I wanted to help in any way that I could to put the word out about Psycho Cupcakes.
So, feast your eyes, my friends, on a baker's dozen of creations worth going crazy for!
1. 40 Whacks Cupcakes
Lizzie Borden took an axe... but I'll just have another of these fantastic raspberry-filled vanilla cupcakes topped with a tiny, edible axe and raspberry drizzle.
2. Gingerdead Men
Finally, a gingerbread snack I don't have to try to outrun!
3. Unicorn Farts
This bite-sized little goodie is actually made of meringue, but I believe in the authenticity.
4. Cake Truffles
I mean, come on! Who doesn't love truffles? (Also available in 40 Whacks!)
5. Rest In Peanut Butter (RIPB) Cupcakes
Chocolate and peanut butter: going great together, even from beyond the grave!
6. Death By Chocolate Cake
And speaking of death, I'm dying for another slice of this cake. With this much chocolate, I think I may die happy.
7. Flytrap Cupcakes
If you're in the mood for caramel, these cupcakes should more than satisfy your cravings. Imagine a chocolate or vanilla treat that's not only filled with homemade caramel, but also dipped in caramel, topped with vanilla buttercream, and then finished with a pool of even more caramel! Sweet!
8. Ch-ch-cherry Bombs
I wonder how many I can eat before I explode...
9. Brownie Recluse Spiders
While the bite of a brown recluse is deadly, I'm pretty sure that a bite of a Brownie Recluse is just heavenly!
10. Red Velvet Cupcakes
This red velvet treat is certainly a looker!
11. Mermaid Cupcakes
But the fun doesn't stop there! Let Psycho Cupcakes bake the most amazing creations for your special event. Just look at the care and detail put into every one of these cupcakes!
12. Cowboy Cake
And when it comes to birthdays, who wouldn't want an amazing, customized cake? It's almost too pretty to eat!
13. The Peacock
This elegant peacock themed cake-and-cupcakes combo is certainly a showstopper. With creativity running this deep, the possibilities are almost limitless!
So, if you're as PSYCHO as I am for Psycho Cupcakes, please consider supporting the Kickstarter. Get the word out! Tell your friends! Let's put Psycho Cupcakes back on the map with a shiny new storefront.
