Cupcakes are gaining a serious following in Sydney, with cakeries popping up all over the city – from Cupcakes on Pitt in Chatswood and Parramatta to Babycakes appearing in the inner west. Sad to say, none I’ve tried have lived up to the wonder of those at Magnolia Bakery in Greenwich Village, New York.

Sparkle's dazzling opening entrance

Sparkle's dazzling opening entrance

That was until a friend had suggested I stop by Sparkle Cupcakery, a dazzling cupcake boutique smack bang in the heart of Surry Hills. Every bit like the ‘expensive Beverly Hills jewelry store’ she described, Sparkle scored major brownie points with its presentation – wall to floor double doors, gorgeous venetian glass display cabinets (showcasing the all important cakes) and delightful little kartell seats for those dining in.

What a delight to walk into (image courtesy of Sparkle Cupcakery)

What a delight to walk into (image courtesy of Sparkle Cupcakery)

Looking past the interiors, I set my eyes on the spread – and what a spread! Flavours to excite anyone with a sweet tooth, there’s plenty to choose from – Oriental Flower (lychee and rose cake), Black Velvet (dark chocolate mud cake), W.Choc & Strawberry (just like it sounds) and Pure Sparkle (vanilla bean).

Pure Sparkle Cupcake

Pure Sparkle Cupcake

Pistachio & Cardamon Cupcake

Pistachio & Cardamon Cupcake

Green Tea & Bubbles Cupcake

Green Tea & Bubbles Cupcake

I settle with Oriental Flower and the cupcake is no disappointment – the flavour is light, well balance and not overly sugary. My only gripe is that the cake is quite dense and not light and fluffy like the ones you’d expect at My Little Cupcake. But it is refreshing to see the interesting twists on traditional flavours, such as vanilla, strawberry and chocolate.

Oriental Flower Cupcake

Oriental Flower Cupcake

While I don’t think Sparkle can compare to Magnolia’s, it’s sweet packaging certainly scores up big with me. It’s definitely a must visit for anyone looking for a sugar hit!

Sparkle Cupcakery
132 Foveaux Street,
Surry Hills 2010
# (02) 9361 0690
www.sparklecupcakery.com.au

Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 6:00pm
Friday 7:30am – 10:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm