I had an underwhelming dinner at Poteato (Tiong Bahru) this evening, so I thought getting cupcakes from Plain Vanilla Bakery would save the day (or night). It was not meant to be.
I loved the decor at Plain Vanilla. It looks like an awesome place to chill with a good book, some tea and a nice cupcake. But it was too late at night for all that. So I bought 4 cupcakes to take home, and another 2 more for my girlfriend to bring back. She chose Earl Grey Lavender and Vanilla Bean, while I took the 4 above – Milk Chocolate Banana, Milk Chocolate Chip, Red Velvet and Dark Chocolate Ganache.
Upon reaching home, I ate the Milk Chocolate Chip and Red Velvet cupcakes. The latter had a frosting/icing/whatever-you-call-it (‘cos I don’t bake) that was grainy. It was not velvety-smooth like I was expecting. So the contrasting texture with the moist muffin below was a tad odd. And that was made worse by the grains of sugar that I could see and most definitely taste.
How often do you bite into a cupcake and see grains of sugar? Hmm…
It was the same with the Milk Chocolate Chip. Darn.
I’m hoping that when I eat the remaining cupcakes tomorrow morning, I will not SEE sugar again. I know it’s a key ingredient, but I’d prefer if the cupcakes have a smoother consistency without awkward grainy bits, thank you very much.
I think I’ll head back again… but not for the cupcakes next time. ;)
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Pricing: S$3.50 for 1 cupcake, $19 for 6 cupcakes
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Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Friday 11am to 8pm
Saturday 9am to 8pm
Sunday 9am to 6pm
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Address: 1D Yong Siak Street [The other outlet is at 34A Lorong Mambong]
