While at the Contempo Cafe, one of our favorite quick service locations on property, we spotted the new Firework Cupcake, and we just had to try this to see if it was a taste explosion or a disappointing dud.
Firework Cupcake at Contempo Cafe: Flavor Explosion or Dud?
The first thing that attracted us to this cupcake was its chocolate paint splattered Mickey Hat! Then the name drew our attention followed by the description of the flavors.
The Firework starts out with a Chocolate Cupcake which is perfectly normal…but look at that filling! Red Hot Candy Caramel filling! Its all topped with vanilla buttercream icing. You know we had to try this out to see if these flavors really worked together — or at all.
Contempo Cafe Firework Cupcake
But first, another look at this cupcake. We love how the firework theme is carried out with the color explosion on the Mickey hat and the firework effect with the frosting around the cupcake.
Firework Cupcake at Contempo Cafe: Flavor Explosion or Dud?
After admiring the cupcake it was time to dig in.
Firework Cupcake at Contempo Cafe: Flavor Explosion or Dud?
Guess what, it wasn’t as bad as we thought it might be! There is a definite Red Hot flavor in there, but not overwhelming at all, and with the sweetness of the caramel it works with the chocolate.
Firework Cupcake at Contempo Cafe: Flavor Explosion or Dud?
Plus, the nice amount of vanilla buttercream frosting is appreciated! This isn’t the best cupcake we’ve ever had at this location, but it is a fun cupcake and makes for an interesting diversion from the usual cupcake flavors you might expect.
Firework Cupcake at Contempo Cafe: Flavor Explosion or Dud?
Check out our favorite cupcakes of 2018 — we’ll see if this one makes the 2019 list! Have you tried a Contempo Cafe seasonal or specialty cupcake? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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the best so far was the Earth Day flowerpot cupcake at the Contempo. It was AMAZING!!!
Whoops! The best cupcake at the Contemp was the Earth Day one. However, the best cupcake BY FAR has been the Not-So-Poison Apple cupcake at MK for Halloween this past year. Wow. Delish.
Def looks like it is worth a try!