baby, let's talk cupcakes.

the time has come.
more than a foodie, i consider myself a completely official cupcake conniseur. today we're going to talk about my latest cupcake experience--my first time at yellow leaf .
nestled in belltown, dangerously close to dahlia lounge, yellow leaf is the lesser known of the seattle cupcake titans. however, i predict that they will soon go the way of the trophy or the cupcake royale. they flavors are innovative and well executed, the ambiance is small and homey, and they seem to really love what they are doing.
my partner in cupcakes and i tried the two signature flavors of the house. i had the tomato soup (whaaaaa?!?!?) and g had the pancakes and bacon. don't be led astray by the name tomato soup, as it is really just a semi-savory spice cake with a chocolate ganache and frosting. it was really unique in taste, and i was happy to try something i'd never had before. the pancakes and bacon, which i was granted exactly one bite of, was a weird experience. much like willy wonka's three-course meal gum, this pancake cupcake tasted exactly like when you take a piece of buttered pancake, pick up a little piece of bacon on the fork and then swirl it all around in the excess plate syrup. the little flecks of bacon in the maple cake base will please any bacon addict.
the flavor rotation at yellow leaf is a little different, as they have over 90 flavors on a constant rotation. on any given day you can find a new flavor to try, which makes each visit a suprise. some that were not offered on my visit, but i hope to sample in the future include: rainbow sherbert, earl grey, spumoni, and sweet licorice. i believe that the normal flavors [chocolate, vanilla, red velvet] are there everyday for you classic types, but it's this idea of suprise flavor that really puts yellow leaf in a special place for me.
however, it'll take a lot to convert this cupcake royale girl, to any other seattle cupcake shop.
ps. pictures are of me and g enjoying our cupcakes on the go:)