Ooh La La Cupcakes - Victoria, B.C.

We hiked 3 miles to Ooh La La Cupcakes in Vancouver, B.C. and I would have hiked 10 more! What a wonderful experience. The cupcake shop sits on top of a hill and is in a quiet neighborhood…just the spot to enjoy a cupcake. I apologize for not remembering the name of the person who was working yesterday, but she made the trip to the bakery well worth the hike. She explained about the ingredients in each cupcake and the types of frosting. She made a fresh pot of coffee for us and served the cupcakes we ordered on little white plates to match our black and white polka dotted mugs. She also gave us tourist information and restaurant recommendations. It felt like we were having cupcakes and coffee in a good friend's kitchen. 

We ordered a coconut cupcake with meringue frosting and a lemon cupcake with lemon butter cream. Both cakes were moist and the flavors were just right (not overpowering). The coconut was baked into the cake, not just sprinkled on the top. The lemon flavor was definitely fresh lemons - not lemon flavoring. The lemon butter cream frosting did not overpower the cake, which as you know is a major requirement for me to really enjoy a cupcake. You know my soap box…the frosting should complement the cake, not overpower the cake.

The shop pays attention to every detail.  Your order will be beautifully packaged.  They have regular sized cupcakes and minis...and all are decorated simply but to perfection. 

If you are visiting Victoria, please make the trip to Ooh La La. If you choose not to walk there, it is only a short bus ride from downtown.