petite sweets
Jan 2 
fair warning to those who have resolved to eat healthy in the new year: consider yourself advised to skip this post which has the potential to sabotage your plans ever so sweetly. cari from miemiko had tipped me off on the latest cupcakerie to hit the islands last summer, and i am happy to report that i finally had a chance to sample the offerings at cake couture cupcakes during my latest visit home.
pastry chef carmen emerson-bass, known for her elaborate wedding cake designs, is the confectionery mixologist behind the charming aina haina spot where delightful cupcakes are whipped up six days a week in flavors ranging from the traditional (chocolate & vanilla) to the unexpected (chai spice & orange creamsicle).
red velvet * egg nog * peanut butterthe case was almost bare when i stopped by in the late afternoon so plan on arriving earlier in the day if you have your heart set on a particular flavor fix. cupcakes start at $2.50 a pop and an even more gourmet selection (think decadent chocolate ganache, lemon curd filling, etc) will attempt to woo you from the adjoining case.
take a peek at the rotating menu before you go and remember custom cupcake orders are also welcome.
aina haina, eat, keiki, wedding
Reader Comments (6)
Welcome back Hapahale! Thank you for stopping by Queens on your visit home! It was a nice suprise to meet you! Hauoli Makahiki Hou!
I hope I get a chance to check this place out :)
Rats - we just flew back! We'll have to hit next time, I LOVE cupcakes and this place looks delish. Thanks for posting!
definitely worth a stop if you love cupcakes!
those look almost too pretty to eat! where is this bakery located?
the bake shop is in the aina haina shopping center.