Tempted By Cupcake Porn

I was shopping with two girl friends, Janet and Lydia, and we walked slowly past Cupcakes On Pitt.  The window display of supersized cupcakes was so enticing.

 I wonder if the supersized cupcakes are edible or plastic?

But for A$2.50 per cupcake, it was a tad expensive for two students and an unemployed bum (that's me, btw!)...but Miss JJ was extremely generous and treated us to a cupcake each.  Thank you!

 The selection of cupcakes is vast but eventually, I chose the Cookies & Cream Cupcake.  Why?  It's the Chinese blood in me screaming out - "Get your money's worth!"  Not only do I get cake, but I also get a cookie!  I am a diet's worst enemy!  LOL

The chocolate cake was excellent in taste and texture.  Freshly baked, soft, light and not too sweet.  The cream frosting complemented the cake perfectly.

Food Porn Factor : 10 out of 10 - expensive for a little cupcake but worth it!

Bourke Street Bakery Has Liquid Gold

When I first tried the mocha in Bourke Street Bakery, I did not pay much attention to it. It was lovely and warming with a subtle nutty taste...but then, I started craving it a few days later! I just could not stop dreaming about the rich aroma of chocolate, coffee and nuts! I order the mocha every time I go there and when I drink it, it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. It is the best coffee I have ever drank; it is indeed liquid gold!!!

Bourke Street Bakery's Mocha aka Liquid Gold

And the baked goodies are also delicious too. I have tried numerous items on the menu and here are my favourites.

#1 - Carrot Cake

I was never a fan of carrot cake until I tried this baby! Surprisingly more filling than it looks. Lovely nutty texture with a hint of sweetness complemented perfectly with the light fluffy cream filling.

#2 - Strawberry & Vanilla Brulee Tart

Crunchy burnt sugar topping with a tasty custard filling encased in a light biscuit basket. I also tried the ginger brulee tart but I did not like it as much as it was far too sweet for my liking.

#3 - Pain Au Chocolat

Mmm...flaky pastry filled with chocolate!

#4 - Chicken Pie

Hot chicken pie filled with chunky bits of chicken and vegetables in a lovely thick sauce.

#5 - Lemon Curd Tart

This tart has the right balance of sweetness from the sugar and the sourness from the lemon curd. It almost has a cooling effect from eating it with a fresh aftertaste.

Bourke Street Bakery is a small hidden corner shop in Surry Hills with limited seating areas. However, there is a park across the road which is a great place to chill and eat these delightful goodies.

I also noticed that there is a Bourke Street Bakery Book for anyone who is interested in trying to replicate these baked delights. Not me though. I was born to eat, not to bake! LOL

Food Porn Factor : 9 out of 10 - where else can you get liquid gold?

Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills

633 Bourke Street
Surry Hills
NSW 2010

(02) 9699 1011‎