Our first stop was Noe Valley Bakery in the Noe Valley District.  What we loved about Noe Valley Bakery was that their cupcakes were all perfectly formed and the flavors were delicious and not overwhelmingly sweet…delicious!

This is the Noe Valley storefront, the window was decorated so cute with Easter Inspirations!

How adorable are these lemon drop cupcakes with the little sugar bees on them!

Noe Valley Red Velvet Cupcake

This is Noe Valley’s Chocolate “Mostess” Cupcake, inspired by the Hostess Cakes!

The “Mostess” Cupcake even had the creme filling just like the ding dongs!

Our next stop was at the infamous That Takes the Cake Bakery and let me tell you, the trip was such a treat!  They had the most flavors that I’ve ever seen displayed in their cake case and we were informed by the owner that the cupcake flavors change twice a week.  Cupcake flavor submissions are welcome so put those cupcake dreams on paper!  Cupcakes by That Takes the Cake were absolutely heavenly as the cakes were so moist and the flavors ever so unique.

The lovely paired baby blue and brown storefront, so inviting!

Have you ever seen so many perfect rows of cupcake flavors?!

These are the mini cupcakes, yum…

Chocolate Mint Andes Cupcakes, I told you they were creative!

Unwrapping a mini red velvet cupcake. how sweet it is!

This was my prized Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcake, the best PB Cupcake i’ve ever had…ever!

Our next stop was American Cupcake, an absolute modern-retro cupcake dream!  Starting the business as a cupcake caterer, the owner received such success and high demands that she decided to open a storefront shop.  The shop is decorated in retro motifs, including a pristine white counter high-top and bar stools, a photo booth and the most amazing light fixtures ever!  They also feature candy jars behind all their Kitchen-Aid mixers and guests are welcome to watch them decorate the cupcakes if you get a seat on the bar.  This store just opened a week ago so stop by and show them some love!

Cups and Cakes Bakery, situated in the Financial District, was our final stop.  Walking in, you know that this bakery was hip with its hot pink, electric blue and black paint colors and its open kitchen.  Their cupcakes are special as they are literally baked in cups and the flavors were eccentric and unique as well.

Don’t you just love their slogan?

Their open kitchen was so interesting to see as you can see them literally at work.  When we visited, they were busy icing some cookies n’ creme cupcakes.

Our delicious mini red velvet and peanut butter and jelly cupcakes sitting pretty.

We decided to make one last stop at Icing on the Cake in Los Gatos and we were so glad we did!  This shop is bursting with personality, making it feel like a mom n’ pop shop.  Delectable desserts were on display everywhere and the shop was decorated with all baking supplies and entertaining tools.  The endless crowd of customers is a sure sign that this cake shop is doing something right!

Icing shots, how delightful!

Other delicious desserts on display…

We had such a wonderful time visiting with all these bakeries and everyone from each bakery was so personable and friendly.  The trip was such a treat…literally!  Like what you see?  Go visit these bakeries and get one of these sweet treats today!

Cozy, yet formal Private Dining Set-Up at LB Steak

Silver, jeweled Christmas Trees and Glass Vases holding cinnamon sticks and acorns adorned the table with hints of Christmas Reds from the classic Poinsettia flower.

Each guest had a classic, pink Kara’s Cupcake box waiting for them at their seat as a favor for them to take home, featuring Northern California’s premier “cupcakery” that uses local organic ingredients for their delectable delights.

Delicious passed hors d’oeuvres of Oyster shooters, mushroom bouche and Chicken Satay set the tone for the evening

Delicious Pumpkin Creme Brulee and Chocolate Fondant Cakes finished the evening beautifully

Custom Holiday menus were created for the group in alternating shades of Christmas Reds and Chartreuse, personalized tea can favors holding packets of Jasmine Tea were the first of two take home gifts for each guest.

Custom Crossword Puzzles were created and placed inside the menus for guests to play while they waited for the party to start.  The crossword puzzle was filled with Christmas trivia and the office trivia included gave the puzzle a personalized touch.  The first table that completed their crossword were given a group gift of Lindt truffles to share.

Miniature Table top Christmas Trees were placed on each table with a glass filled with mini ornaments placed next to it; guests were encouraged to decorate the tree upon sitting down to dinner.

Each table had different colored ornaments to create a festive and colorful tablescape.

A cookie bar was set up for guests to nibble on throughout the event as well as take home as a sweet treat.

Nothing is sweeter than cookies for the road!

Just because we love cookies, have another look at the cookies and Christmas treat bags that were a smash hit with all the guests!

We are absolutely thrilled that it’s Holiday Season and have a lot of great parties to post on our blog this week.  Stay tuned for some Christmas cheer!