Project Cupcake

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WE MISS YOU PROJECT CUPCAKES. THE BF MISSES HIS MILKSHAKES AND I MISS YOUR LOVELY CUPCAKES.
The cupcakes were always moist and flavorable. The frosting was always light. I love that.
Hope you come back.

I’m sooo sad that this place closed down! The cupcakes were wonderfully moist and the frosting was light like whipped cream. They were perfectly sweetened too. Guess it wouldn’t help much that I’m making a review now, lolz. But costumer service was great and I loved how you can have customized flavors in your coffee. My favorite was oreo cookies blended in my coffee (delish!). I hope Project Cupcake reopens in a new plaza close by. I heard they closed because of legal problems with the building owner…

I love this place. They have amazing cupcakes. My favorites are the s’mores and chocolate chip cookie. They seem to have more unique flavors. They all taste home made. And the smoothies are just as delicious!

They have the yummiest cupcakes on my side of town — by far. I like that the frosting is creamier and less artificial tasting than other places I’ve tried. I would describe the frosting almost like a whipped cream rather than the heavy sugar you find most places. I could stomach eating half a cupcake from here without going into a sugar coma — that was quite nice! I tried the strawberry and the banana cream — both were delightful.

To me this place is SOOOOOOOOO much better than its competition down the road the cupcakery. My only issue is the lack of selection they have sometimes very early in the day due to not making enough n selling out n the fact that because of this they aren’t always open til they say they’re suppose to be.

It was the Cupcakery ($ 3 ea) or Project Cupcake ($ 2.65 ea). Spend the extra .35 and go with the Cupcakery. At the Cupcakery you’ll get a fluffy cake, butter in the frosting and a beautiful box.
The cupcakes were beautiful in Project Cupcakes display case and the cupcakes you receive are exactly like the display case. Sadly, they tasted cheap. If they charged the extra .35 the cupcakes would taste be better.
I read on here something about shortening in the frosting and that was an immediate turnoff, but we ordered 1 dozen anyway. How bad could that 1 ingredient be? Long story short, it ruined the whole products taste. The cake portion was short and dense as if the batter was beaten too much, the ones I tried had the texture of a muffin and tasted similar to cornbread. The frosting when room temperature had an airy consistency, they all smelled the same, like plastic (yes I smelled the frosting, you would too) and coated the mouth after a bite or two like a cheap chocolate bar.
The cupcakes came in a plastic frame, which to its credit, held the cupcakes in place nicely. These cupcakes are truly a project for someone, unfortunately I won’t be their guinea pig.
Also we had the one with the chocolate chip cookie on top, but a friend just wanted the cookie.

I am rating this business solely on the quality of their cupcakes. As others have said, they are often closed during their normal business hours, but the cupcakes are definitely worth the hassle of trying to find a time when they are open.
First, let me say that their frosting and cake are both superb. The chocolate frosting on Vanilla cake is my absolute favorite. My Norwegian grandma made a (from scratch) yellow cake with (also made from scratch) chocolate frosting. This cupcake reminds me of my childhood favorite at grandma’s house! My kids are always trying new flavors… and they are always happy with their choices. My mom’s favorite is the peanut butter, and my husband loves the German Chocolate.
Their rivals up the street might be busier, but these cupcakes can’t be beat. This is my new place for a sweet treat!

I stopped here with my family on my birthday after deciding last minute that we wanted cupcakes. My dad noticed the «dancing cupcake“mascot they have out on the street, made it easy to find and does have a convenient location right off 215.
There really is nowhere to sit but we pushed their 2 tiny tables together and huddled around. Cupcakes are usually a to go thing here so don’t plan a date here.
It was about closing so there was only about 10 types of cupcakes left but that’s still quite a selection! We got 6 and it was about $ 20.
They are smaller with proportional frosting. Best moist cake ever. They have wonderful creamy frosting, not the cheap crap GiGs lathers on their cupcakes. Hands down best cupcakes ever.
Have returned ever since weekly for 4 cupcakes, NEVER had a flavor I didn’t like. Would highly recommend you will not be disappointed!

We were craving cupcakes and so I Unilocaled it and thank goodness for us project cupcake was the only one open late on a sunday… Its located in the walmart shopping center at the corner of eastern and 215. Its small and in the strip mall it can get easily overlooked… so keep your eyes peeled oo
. I read some quick reviews and ordered 2 chocolate cupcakes with caramel frosting and nuts on top… and a strawberry cupcake with strawberry frosting and one that was dipped in chocolate. The owner said those were the big sellers. Oh and we ordered the lemon macaroons. He was so nice and explained the cupcakes… from a chocolate coconut to rasoberry chocolate. He explained 4 is a better deal. Which I knew already from reading Unilocal… lol
He even threw in a choco cookie on the house… we were in sweets heaven: p
The strawberry cupcake… the cake itself was dense and a lil dry for my taste… but still good. U can taste the fresh strawberries :) the frosting was light and delicious and not overly sweet… normally I wipe off ½ the frosting on cupcakes from any bakery… But this was so delicious with bits of fresh strawberries as well in it. Its a winner! The chocolate dipped one was ok… i thought it masked the fresh strawberry taste.
Choco cupcake with caramel frosting and nuts. again cake was dense and a lil dry… but it was the end of the night… But again it was still a good cupcake. the frosting was divine… it was light and crea, my aNd love the nuts for texture.
The choco cookie was sooo good! Not just good for a cupcake place but it was a little crisp on the outside and soft in the middle… Perfect.
Lemon meringue… I cant rate it. I was stuffed from half a cookie and taking bites from all the others I didnt eat it until the next day. Not a good idea.
Satisfied our sweet tooths…

Considering that I work AND live very close-​by, my co-​workers and I frequent this little shop quite a bit.
This review is based upon the macaroons, milkshakes, smoothies, and cupcakes. I have not tried their coffee as I am not a fan of coffee in general, but my co-​workers have no complaints!
The décor is super modern, cute and trendy! Very nice touch with a big flat-​screen TV in front also, talk about eye-​catching. The cupcake displays are so cute! Big clear cases, with sleek cupcake holders! Definitely a grab-​and-​go sort of place, seeing as there is no real seating area, but there are chairs and 2 small tables just in case you’d like to enjoy your cupcake right away.
I have to say, the first time I got to try a cupcake from here, my boss bought a dozen. I thought they were a bit dry at first, but I gave them a pass seeing as they had JUST opened, and we expected them to be working out kinks in recipes and etc.
Fast forward to the present.
I must say, Don, the owner, has definitely stepped his game up within the past half year he’s been open! I don’t know if he’s changed the recipes around, or something, but, it’s much better than my first experience!
Three days ago, my boyfriend and I stopped in to by a half dozen just before closing. Of course, he bakes fresh everyday, so there weren’t as many selections at the end of the night, but the ones we came home with were AMAZING.
I have to say, the «Wedding Cake» cupcake is SO LIGHT AND DELICIOUS. It looks plain, and maybe too sweet at first, but it was not overwhelming at all! The right amount of flavor, texture, and yes, it was MOIST! I also tried a «German Chocolate» which was promising already because there were coconut shavings all over the top, and it did not disappoint. Again, moist, and not overly sweet, like The Cupcakery’s cupcakes can be at times. I was quite happy with our selections.
On other occasions, because I am lucky enough to work so close, Don frequently comes in to give us some leftover cupcakes, since he bakes daily. The Pina Colada is SO GOOD. I always grab that one first! My co-​worker likes the Mint Cupcake, most.
Also, we tend to get shakes and smoothies quite often. I’ve become a fan of their Strawberry Chocolate Banana milkshake (minus the banana, so i guess it’s just the Strawberry Chocolate) and the Hawaiian Holiday. I also got a Vanilla Bean once, and I loved it! It may take a bit for the shakes to come out, but I happen to think they are worth the wait.
The macaroons, are another success IMO. My manager loved their strawberry macaroons and let me try some. I had only known of coconut macaroons up to that point, and I had never tried a french style macaroon, so this was definitely a treat. They were delicate and YUUUUUUUUMMY. They also sell lemon flavor, and if I’m not mistaken, vanilla. I have not tried vanilla, but I prefer the strawberry to the lemon any day!
I wish Don and Project Cupcake all the best! I will continue recommend this place and send all my customers, family, and friends over!

Is it just me or am I the only one that noticed they advertise that they have french macaroons? Shouldn’t they be spelled with one o? Macaron? Isn’t that the correct term?
Anyway, these are hard to find in Las Vegas. (Why doesn’t Freeds have them?) I didn’t want to make the trip to the strip and get these at Bouchon bakery at the Venetian, so I decided to check out Project Cupcake.
The first time I came here they were closed, even though we came around 8:00p (the store hours said they close at 9p). The second time I went in, they did not have a lot of the items available they had on display. When I asked the gal if they display was fake she said no, but they are really hard (?) They had about 5 different macaron flavors on display, and only had one available– strawberry. Strawberry would have been my last choice. They had vanilla and pistacio in the display. I would have loved to try both of those! Why have flavors that aren’t even available on display? The girl working informed me that they were sold out. It was around 1:00p. I hesitantly took the strawberry. It was pretty good, I must say, but the overall experience? Eh.
Next time I think I’ll make the trip to Bouchon. That bakery is amazing in all its grandeur, and the macarons? Spelled correctly and a small piece of heaven to enjoy. Flavors change seasonally, and are always available.

I WISH I KNEW WHAT THEY TASTED LIKE.
I had a craving for a cupcake, it was 7pm, so I looked to see what was still open. I came upon Project Cupcake website saying its open til 10.
We walked in the small store, it looked closed but then we saw the small display of cupcakes in the corner and the worker popped up to greet us. As we looked over the cupcakes, the worker pulled out a tray of Smores cupcakes and put them in the back. We made a joke and asked it they were the secret cupcakes? He joked back. As we thought we decided on a few cupcakes he slowly started removing other trays, mainly the ones we were interested in (i.e. the Hostess cupcake), saying these were sold out. Tray by tray they disappeared, I was confused because I didn’t pay for the magic show.
I told my husband the Cupcakery is a block away, I didn’t want to settle on a cupcake I didn’t want just because we were there. So we said goodbye and gave our business to The Cupcakery.

I tried the strawberry cupcake it was yummy made with real strawberries and the oreo cupcake.

2 words — FRENCH MACAROONS —
They finally made the french macaroons that they advertised having from the very first day that they opened for buisness and after trying one I really don’t know what they were waiting for. The french macaroons here are so damn good…
Yummy crisp then chewy texture with some seriously creamy frosting in the middle. They are good sized and good priced as well…
I tried Strawberry and Lemon– DIVINE!!!
I suggested that they make a mango macaroon so hopefully one day they will…
I don’t think they should stop making their macaroons instead they should make more — NUFF SAID!!!
P. S. — Also tried the Bubble Gum cupcake– My daughter picked this one and I thought it would gross me out like eating kid’s toothpaste but hey, it wasn’t bad…
**** Gosh, how many reviews can I have for this place???****

I got the strawberry cupcake made with real strawberries. Loved the frosting it was light and yummy with strawberry flecks, the cake part was a little dry but good. Also got the chocolate with chocolate frosting. Very rich and yummy! It’s cool that there are so many other choices like shakes and macaroons. have yet to try them.

Going to a cupcake shop and ordering something other than cupcakes is probably not recommended; however, that’s what I did. I was in the mood for something sweet before my shopping date w/​friends at Rhapsodielle next door, so I landed here at Project Cupcake, a new bakery that opened a few months ago.
I wasn’t in the mood for cupcakes; thankfully, they offer other goodies like cookies, macarons, shakes, smoothies, ice cream, & frozen yogurt (supposedly). While I was trying to decide what to order, I noticed bags of chocolate chip cookies tied w/​cute pink ribbons near the cash register. Four large, freshly-​baked cookies placed costing less than a dollar each? I was sold. So was my decision to buy cookies at a cupcake shop a good idea? Most definitely. The cookie, studded w/​chocolate chips, was sweet, chewy & soft; however, I thought the cookie could have used a minute or two more in the oven. I shared the rest of the cookies w/​my friends who found them to be delicious as well.
I hope the owner didn’t think it strange that I only bought a bag of cookies at his cupcake shop… No worries though, I’ll be back to try their cupcakes.

I am not a fan.
Banana/​Mango cupcake– the texture was more like a banana muffin with a light mango frosting. I was disappointed because I was expecting a cupcake and not a muffin.
Strawberry smoothie– very bland taste because it probably needed more sugar. I normally like to finish my food/​drinks, but this was just not good at all.
I might give this place another chance, but if I’m in the area I’ll probably end up at Caked for my cupcake fix.

I’ve been meaning to check this place out for a couple months and finally ventured in last night after sushi… there are so many cupcake places around town and so far I have ridiculous nit picks about all of them… ranging from butter-​cream being TOO sweet to bitchy counter girls.
I have to say this place surprised me. First off the guy at the counter was pleasant, and nice– that means a lot to me. Second, the cupcakes were presented well. I don’t understand why people want a HUGE array of cupcake flavors to choose from– it’s silly and WASTEFUL. They had just enough to keep my interest.
Why this place gets three stars and not four is for the same reason another reviewer stated: the macarons. I wanted some and they are on the menu… don’t have them up there or block them out until you get that situated. He said they hadn’t found anyone to make them– yeah they are hard… I guess the wife is trying to perfect her macaron making… awesome– I’m rooting for you. Just put up a note or something.
Once that blows over– this place is a steady four stars. AND it’s close to my house– both bad a good.

I ventured into Project Cupcake on the advice of a business contact. I felt the cost was good considering what some prices are for individual gourmet cupcakes cost. I bought four since I wanted three to begin with and buying one extra lowered the collective price. Maybe it doesn’t make sense, but I’m not very mathy.
For my coworker who loves lemon and German chocolate, I bought one of each, respectively. He described the German chocolate cupcake as one of the most divine piece of chocolate he’d ever eaten. I didn’t get a review of the lemon from him, but I really wanted to steal a bite.
I tried the strawberry and the chocolate raspberry cupcakes (I literally could not finish them entirely – they’re too big). The strawberry cake portion had pieces of strawberry in it – to my delight, but the frosting really took me pleasantly by surprise. I expected pure sugar, but instead, it seemed whipped and light rather than heavy sugar. It would’ve complemented perfectly with some hot black tea. The second cupcake – the chocolate cake with raspberry frosting – was not as splendid as the strawberry, but I think mostly because it was so much richer than the first one I tried and I still had sweetness on my palette. To be perfectly honest, I feel like the chocolate cake was a tad dry. It wasn’t so disappointing that I won’t try it again.
The store is small, with most of the space being used behind the counter. It’s been a few weeks since I went so I can’t remember if and how many seats there were for patrons. I know the business is a start-​up and still in it’s toddler-​hood, so there may be plans in the making for that. It’s family-​owned and I pretty much met the whole team when I went in; they were very nice, informative and answered all my questions, including advising my choices when I asked. The store’s very bright, and they have a bigger menu including but not limited to smoothies, but that round, I went in for the cupcakes. And I’ll go back in for the lemon.

The BF and I were peeling out of the parking lot of Sin City Sushi when I see a few doors down a TV has desserts flashing and one was French Macarons!
Is this for real? I’ve been searching for these around town and must know and try all the (limited) places that make the effort to make such a laborious and tempermental item.
BF and I decided it was worth parking again to find out. We roll in and ask if they have them.
No :-(…not yet.
The owners were the ones at the counter and explained they just opened Monday and that they haven’t actually tried to have one of their girls who claims she can make them do up a batch yet. What? So it’s on the menu, but the recipe has never been tried… I wished them well and hoped they can figure it out, but it is not for your average baker to finesse the line of making a delightful macaron or just a candy coated biscuit with some cream. It’s not something you just «wing». The guy said her baking is hit and miss. Lordy, I know the job pickings are tough, but I’d have tested out people heavily before opening a store with their products hitting shelves. Specially they said something like it takes them 4 hours to make a cupcake… hearing this shit is real worrisome. You know what I can do in 4 hours as a passionate home cook? I made a cake with 5 tiers of cupcakes I individually frosted then dipped in chocolate and decorated with edible pearl candies and purses and I’m not even a «baker».
They are also supposed to have homemade yogurt and ice cream that they can make into shakes or they have the usual fresh topping bar for yogurts… but also, «coming soon». The cupcakes has a two tiered counter and only one tier had some cupcakes, half full…
Since I’m here I got a red velvet since that is my standard «test». It’s simple and if you can do the simplest things well then you might be onto something. I got it to go since we just gluttoned out next door.
I asked for a business card, menu, whatever, so I can put up the menu, addy and all that on Unilocal (but apparently it’s already been done and there’s a 5 star review up already from an orangehead… with pictures from their stock photos… Hrrmmm… and opened 6 days ago only). No marketing has been done or materials printed out.
I wish them well as I do with all small businesses, but that organization of a business plan is messy. The basics are missing. I’m being constructive and pointing it out because even though I’m just a young person most people don’t take seriously– business is kinda the family profession. Even if I didn’t know about business, I would think figuring out all the stuff beforehand is common sense.
If you’re putting something on the menu– it should be things you already know and have trialed to a consistent recipe. It’ll tank if people are your trial and error guinea pigs til you get it right. Sure, not everything is perfect opening up, but there should be a margin of being sure of the direction. They serve cupcakes, coffee drinks, yogurts, milkshakes, French macarons. You can get few flavors of cupcakes and coffee so 2/​/​5 of the menu is not ready. BF is putting a new DJ set together. Doesn’t matter if 100 or 1 million people are listening– it has to be the best he can do before the public gets it. Be familiar with your place so if shit happens, you know how to work it out… they were still learning how the blender works even.
Building up hype before an opening is paramount. You open doors and then you expect it to just happen? Learn to twitter like a teen with nothing better to do. Be the fiercest Facebook page. Canvass the neighborhood and invite your peers for a special opening, invite various interest groups that might be into your stuff (a meetup dessert group or Unilocalers perhaps?). This is the ABCs and they got to XYZ already.
After dropping into Nordstroms we popped it open on the way home. There was a chocolate covered cherry on it which was cute, frosting was not bad-​very cheesecakey then there’s the cupcake. It was very dry and dense. I know this didn’t have enough butter or cream… and who knows how much volume they do vs how much they made so it might be from the fridge and not fresh. The guy said something about «our stuff is on point»…I’m not trying to be dickish but with what?
A few miles radius to Freeds, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Nielsens Frozen Custard, etc. etc… gotta stand out from the get go because they’re household names who have figured out solid recipes and have quality control. I got the best cupcake place in town by my house– Retro Cupcakes, so it’s big shoes and expectations if I’m gonna run off across town to come in.
I’ll check on this place next time I’m down in the area though. Clearly they aren’t prepared at all to be with the storefront open. Give it a few months and maybe they’ll get it together. I will return because I give new businesses a chance to improve. I’m just worried for this place though.