Cupcakes with a capital C.

Washington D.C.

Yes, yes, I know that Washington D.C is not an official state in the United States but it is important to our country and home to about 700,000 American people so I figured it was cookie worthy. So why did I title my article "Cupcake with a capital C"? Well cupcakes are the signature dessert in D.C. and have many DELICIOUS shops around the city and it's also our nations capital. (I hope that's not a new fact you're learning from my blog)

So I bounced around from three elementary school while I was growing up so I actually never did the classic fifth grade field trip to our nation's capital. So me at 28 has never toured D.C. (besides the shopping outlets and inner harbor) which is kind of sad since I've grown up living so close! So my mission this weekend was to be a full-on tourist, see the cherry blossom trees, and visit as many cupcake shops in the city.

So to start off... let's talk about why there is cherry blossom trees in D.C. Once again, I am getting so awesome at trivia because I'm learning something new weekly! Well cherry blossom trees came as a gift from Japan in 1912 to represent the friendship between the two countries. I am excited because I was able to  plan my trip around the festival and seeing the trees in full bloom (which I've tried to do for years). Over 1.5 million people come to enjoy the trees during the prime weeks in April when they bloom. Because of these tree, cherries became the main ingredient for the D.C. cookie.

learn more here!

My dad always used to say.. "If no one is in the picture then it's not worth taking," I think that was just because back in the day I would waste perfectly good disposal camera film with random pictures I thought were "cool." Also... pic or it never happened. So here is some selfies of me finally living my fifth grade field trip. 

South Block as AMAZING acai bowls and was the perfect to my morning!

Devouring my first "cakecup" from Wired and Baked

I finally got to visit the Holocaust Museum!

Just being all touristy!

Now on to the cupcakes of the city which gave the cookie its unusual shape. I was on a mission to try as many cupcakes as possible and to clearly put on five pounds. 

Baked and Wired

Baked and Wired

The first place that I visited was Baked and Wired. I love the atmosphere of the place and the coffee was really good! I am definitely a kid at heart so I went with the Uniporn & Rainho cupcake. Okay, that name doesn't sound kid friendly but it was a "funfetti" cupcake with amazing blue icing! I really enjoyed it and would highly suggest you stop in next time you're in Georgetown! It's worth looking for a parking spot. ;)

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Georgetown cupcakes

I had to go to the Georgetown Cupcakes to see all the rave. I choose the "salted caramel chocolate chip."  If you want to learn about them and how they run take a look at their cup cake cam on TLC. 

Georgetown cupcakes

Pretty Girl Cupcakery

The last place that I went was Pretty Girl Cupcakery in the National Harbor! I LOVED the cute decor and the environment. The owner was actually in the shop when I came in and she was so personable and nice. I really enjoyed talking and getting to know her. And to top it off... her cupcake was AMAZING! Clearly, I got the cookie dough cupcake since I'm obsessed with cookies. The bottom even had a surprise cookie baked into it! If you're in the harbor, make sure you make this a spot on your list. Also make sure you give them a follow to see upcoming events for the future! 

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Pretty Girl Cupcakery

So after reading all about my adventure and me running 10 miles to burn off all the cupcakes I ate, here is the DC cookie!

introducing...

"The George"

We all have heard the myth about George Washington and how he cut down his father's cherry tree when he got a hatchet for his birthday. He told his father the truth which was "worth more than 1,000 trees." We all thought Abe was the honest one... so here's to you George. 

Cherry, white chocolate, oatmeal cookie for the base of the "cupcake" and frosting with a chocolate covered cherry on top. 

You can thank my new friends that work at a coffee shop in National Harbor for proof reading this post. I know, shocking, me making new friends in a random city! Come check my boys out at Harbor Cafe! They make awesome coffee drinks and are very fun to get to know! 

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harbor cafe

Thanks for reading and continuing to follow me throughout my journey to create a cookie for each state! 

If you have any ideas or places you want me to visit, email me! 
​I would love to add you to my adventure! 
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xo 

Jessica Rose

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