I have always passed this place and wondered. \nWhat if...? \nWhat if you can really get a tasty cupcake in Ahwatukee reminiscent of those trendy NY joints? \nWhat if my sweet tooth could meet its match in a place closer than Wicked Bakery (RIP)? \nWhat if?... \n\nWell today I had an emergency appointment with the chiropractor next door (see my upcoming review for Dr. Peter Nemanic, D.C.- he's good). On my way out and halfway to my car I turned around and entered the Cake Cafe. \n\nI do have to agree with previous reviewers concerning the decor. It's as if a bottle of pepto exploded. I stepped gingerly to the counter to inspect the (limited number of) cupcakes available, while trying my darnedest to avoid the pepto that may or may not be dripping from the ceiling. Don't worry- it seems that there was never any real danger. \nI looked longingly at the German chocolate confections, at the vanilla with chocolate, at the chocolate with vanilla. Different colors, different decorations, each proclaiming the sweetness held inside, waiting just for me. \nAfter looking over the kichy kichy gift items (I totally would have bought a coffee mug here if I hadn't purchased one last week), I paid my $2.17 and walked out with a smile and a red velvet... that treasure trove of delight just waiting for the post-dinner confectionery carnage. \n\nMaybe some things have changed around Cake Cafe in the past year. If you'll notice, most of the poor reviews are around the same time. All I can say is that I am not a pastry chef and I can not make cupcakes from scratch in my own home, but I do know what I like. The cake was moist and flavorful. The icing was light and sweet . Unfortunately I chose to share this delicacy with the hubski. Oh he liked it- it's just that the cupcake was gone twice as fast as if we had each had our own...