i think i've finally visited this place enough to write a proper review on it! the velvet cake co... absolute cake heaven and a very dangerous place if you have a bit of a sweet tooth. get locked up in here overnight and they'll be rolling you out in the morning!
having heard so much about their amazing cakes and cupcakes, i decided to order a caramel cheesecake for a special occasion - a four course dinner that i was doing for christmas eve. yes, i know it's cheating, but who can beat a deliciously fresh, homemade cheesecake with generous frosting, decorated with cherries and glitter? and the best part was that it tasted just as good as it looked! i ordered the cake online relatively hassle free and it was ready for collection at the time i specified.
my second velvet cake co experience was a cupcake feast, featuring the likes of their famous red velvet cupcake, vanilla, chocolate and carrot cake cupcakes. to be honest, i was slightly underwhelmed by the red velvet one - expected so much from it, but it turned out to be a bit dry. however, the chocolate, vanilla and carrot cake cupcakes definitely made up for it! i loved the generous icing (one can never have too much icing!) and the lovely moist cake, literally fresh from the oven. the vanilla was filled with caramel, which was a huge treat for my dad who absolutely loves caramel! plus they were beautifully presented in the cutest little paper cups - perfect to stick a fork in and enjoy it like a mini cake.
moving on the the savory side of things, a special mention must go to their quiches, which, although quite rich, are very tasty! obviously sweet treats aren't their only speciality. my favorite is the bacon and mushroom (you just can't go wrong with bacon). i've also tried the chicken and pepperdew, which was also good, but a bit dry for my liking.
finally, today i had my first sit down coffee and cake at their cafe. i ordered a red cappuccino, which was brought to me promptly and tasted delicious. paired with a slice of coco channel chocolate cake... my life is complete now! i think i'll be dreaming about the cake tonight.
with so many deliciously sinful options to choose from, you just can't help returning to this fantastic gem of a bakery. it's the go-to place if you need cupcakes for a party, a cake for a special occasion, or just a treat to bring home to the family. highly recommended!