The Latest--where to find our sweets!

Howdy folks and welcome to another installment of the Friandise Pastries Blog!

This week, let's take a moment to review all the new things going on at Friandise. We've settled in at Cordon's Ranch Market and we will be installing our pastry case this week. That's right--you'll be able to come down and grab some goodies to go!

Walnut Brownies, anyone?

We also have some new wholesale partners--which means more places for you to find our treats. We're happy to announce we now supply Classic Kirbycakes to Jumpcut Cafe in Studio City.

Great movie-themed coffeehouse now with Kirbycakes!

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As of today, we begin our relationship with Downbeat Cafe in Echo Park, which is soon to be known as Echo Lake Coffee Co. For now our Kirbycakes will be available there, but keep your eyes open for more Friandise Goodies to be there!

Head down for Jazz Nite and a Kirbycake!

In the USC area? Soon when you go to La Taquiza on Figueroa you can get one of our cupcakes with your Mulita! La Taquiza will be providing special Friandise cupcake flavors. The Abuelita (honorable mention at the LA Cupcake Challenge 2011) will be available soon at La Taquiza along with the new Horchata Cupcake and Dulce de Leche Cupcake! How do you say "om nom nom" en Español?

Tacos y Mulitas y Friandise Cupcakes!

We're also very excited to begin providing desserts to The Federal Bar in North Hollywood. Ever had a Jumbo Kirbycake? How about an Elvis Pie? Get on down to The Federal and try one!

Perfect place for a night out in NoHo complete with dessert

Westwood folks--our cupcakes will be back at Boba Loca when UCLA is back in session. Don't worry, cupcakes shall return! In the meantime, the boba at Boba Loca is awesome! You can find them at 10946 Weyburn Ave, across from the Bruin theater.

Cupcakes by Friandise!

That's not all...we will announce more places to get our desserts in the next couple of weeks. Be sure to stay updated by Liking our Facebook page and following us on Twitter! Want to see our goodies in your favorite local hangout? Let us know!

Till next week--stay sweet!


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What's a Kirbycake?

We have been busier than ever this week (thank you wonderful customers!) preparing for weddings and event orders, but let's take a break from the hustle and bustle to take a look at our favorite new sweet treat.

Last week I promised some words about the fabulous Kirbycake, so here we go. We have a love for nostalgic desserts here at Friandise. Many of you have had our "Classic Lunchbox" cupcake at the Farmer's Market. It is a throwback to the 2-pack of cupcakes from Hostess we used to enjoy as kids.

So Kirby decided to make another classic treat, but Kirbystyle. Remember Ding Dongs? So do we! Kirby used Red Velvet cake to sandwich cream cheese frosting with a bit of boysenberry jam inside. Then she dipped it in yummy imported dark chocolate and voila! A star was born, namely the Red Kirby. The snack we all loved as kids was reborn as a red velvet masterpiece. And since they're made so well by Kirby, we decided to call them Kirbycakes.

Dipped Kirbycakes awaiting their foil wrappers

We also decided to make it Classic style. Chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream in the middle, enrobed in chocolate. There's nothing boring about the Classic Kirby--it's amazing.

A tray of Kirbycakes at a show--these sold out quickly!

Since one of our housemade specialties is salted caramel, you know we had to do this as well. For the Salty Kirby, under that smooth chocolate coating you'll find vanilla cake sandwiching salted caramel and caramel buttercream.

A Salty Kirby being devoured

The Kirbycake has quickly become one of our most popular items. Brides have ordered mini Kirbycakes for dessert displays. Coffee house around town** sell dozens to their their clientele. Jennifer sells dozens every Thursday at the Farmer's Market in Century City. And when we sell at events--guess what the crowd favorite is? Yes, Kirbycakes! We're also happy to say that Kirbycakes can be special ordered ($3 for each foil-wrapped delight) along with all of the amazing other goodies on our menu. Just shoot us an email!

We're always dreaming up new flavors for Kirbycakes--what's your dream Kirbycake flavor? Let us know on our Facebook wall or send us a Tweet!

That's all for now. Have a sweet week!

**[UPDATE 11/16]: Kirbycakes are available at Say Cheese, Jumpcut Cafe, Echo Lake Coffee Co., Marie et Cie, and The Shack at Bel Air Bar & Grill(Moraga & Sepulveda). You can also order a big Kirbycake as a dessert at The Federal Bar!

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