For the love of tiny cakes with frosting on top: The Daily News turns sixteen adults and children into cupcake testers to find the best cupcakes in New York, rating them on a scale of 1 (low) to 5 (lovely). Some of the usual suspects include, Magnolia Bakery, Sage in LIC, Sweet Melissa, Crumbs, Magnolia, Amy Sedaris at Joe, and Polka Dot, but remember, cupcakes are subjective, so don't get bent out of shape if you see your favorite get a low score (Gothamist happens to enjoy sugary frosting, which is eaten last for the very best in head rushes). The winner was Billy's Bakery (184 Ninth Ave.; 212-647-9956), with adults oohing, "That was scrumptious. The icing was perfect. It had the perfect combination of butter, sugar and chocolate." The kids were also enthuastic, though had one suggestion, "I loved it, though if I could make one change, I would do a little less frosting because it took over." Less frosting? Who are these kids? Gothamist must make our way there immediately.
Gothamist on the Times' look at cupcakes. And NY magazine readers chose Magnolisa as their favorite cupcakes, with Amy Sedaris's cupcakes at Joe in second.
