Best Cupcakes in Johor Bahru (JB)

For avid cupcake lovers, this charming patisserie has turned out to be their second home. Every turn you spot colourful cupcakes that clamour “come and get me”, in other words, it’s a cupcake amusement park. Think flavour profiles like red velvet, devil’s food chocolate, lemon cheese, chocolate mint, vanilla cheese, blueberry cheese, peanut butter and jelly, dark chocolate ganache and Nutella babies, to name a few. If you think cherry-picking your choices is tough, the real deal is to decide which one cuts above the rest, as every gem is equally satisfying. The texture of the cake is amazing, it's spongy and moist, complementing the velvety cream. And during festive seasons, the aesthetic scale is jaw-dropping, stay tuned! 

Now that’s a promising name that would magnetise any cupcake devotee. No matter how voguish a cafe can be or how courteous the staff can attend, the best place to satiate our favourite food is definitely on the couch. How about carrot cupcake crowned with whipped cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese or moist chocolate cupcake topped with rich chocolate ganache romping over to your doorsteps? With a bevy of toppings and cake flavours to choose from, calling over Project Cupcake might turn into a daily routine. 

This huge canary-coloured cake house is widely regarded by the locals for devouring cakes that are aesthetically admirable with flavours that are nothing short of amazing to keep you going for more. The real deal here is the huge cakes (check out their Facebook page), but the little cousin should never be overlooked. Their cupcakes are freshly baked daily, guaranteeing to fondle your palate with smooth mouthful as it hits the mark perfectly on the sugary level, not cloyingly sweet, and those with waistline worries can choose to eliminate the creamy swirls. If you’re only worried that life is short, then binge as many cupcakes as possible and ensure including their vanilla and buttercream flavours in your cake list. 

Are you rubbing your hands already looking at the picture above? Okay, this masterpiece is called vanilla cupcake with chocolate ganache and salted caramel, and it’s one of many cupcakes placed beneath the drool-worthy cabinet at Pink Daisy Bakery. The dainty bites are dressed to kill with exciting frostings, assorted sweet sauces, sugary pearls and Oreo Crumbles, at times, it's almost too pretty to eat. Certainly feeds your soul, stomach and Instagram delightfully. 

If you agree that desserts are the best part of any meal, Niniq Bakery & Bistro is tailor-made for you. What catches your attention upon stepping in is a stretched glass shelf that is chock-full with kaleidoscopic desserts that are worth each and every calorie, which includes their adorable cupcakes. Their chocolate and vanilla versions are reliable but the cupcake crown goes to the red velvet. It’s visually pleasing and work wonders in every bite, the symmetry of creaminess and fluffiness are spot-on. Self-control, move aside!

This sophisticated cafe has been one of the hottest tickets in town for meat-guzzlers and sweet tooths alike. It’s close to crime walking out without diving into their delectable desserts. You definitely see a challenge here, as macarons, cream puffs, éclair, soufflé cheesecake, eclectic cakes, tarts, cotton candy espresso and other pastries get you spoilt for choices. No matter how long you hem and haw, be sure of adding a few cupcakes into your sugary ride as they are big on flavours and bigger on technique. Among the best sellers is Super Duper Chocolate Cupcake which is tarted up with walnuts and chocolate ganache and Carrot Cupcake with cream cheese frosting. With a light and fluffy texture, you might just go autopilot shoving those poofy pearls into your mouth. 

Housed in Plaza Angsana, I Donuts & Coffee has been making wave for cranking out a drool-inducing range of donuts that would tug your heart at first sight. Donuts are surely a stellar but varieties makes life even beautiful, look beyond the roll-with-a-hole and grab few cupcakes that are equally photogenic and delicious. Chocolate Oreo, Tiramisu, Pink Berries, Blueberry nuts, and Durian, the temptation factors just grow looking at the seductive options that keep coming. Creamy, moist and packed with flavours, each mouthful bring you a taste of heaven.

A lesser known eatery compared to other cupcake stores in town but it's sure to wow all sweet tooths around with their great variety of cakes, cupcakes, biscuits and many more. Once you've placed yourself before the glass shelve, be ready for a conundrum looking at the confectionaries lined up to exceed your expectations, and what looks most compelling is their cupcakes. Each cup is a brilliant work of art that begs to be picked, licked and devoured. Despite the party-like garnishes taking the spotlight, the ethereal lightness of the cake is well retained, moist and spongy till the last bite. A jaw workout guaranteed till the shutter signals come again tomorrow. 

Have you ever walked into an inviting eatery while marveling at the mouthwatering options and think is this for real and once the offerings land onto your palate you are a little wretched, why haven’t you been here much earlier. And that made us a regular to Arcadia Desserts. The quaint yet mood-lifting shop is draped with cookies, special sweeties named whoopee, brownies, macarons, crinkles, and cupcakes, to name a few, it’s an absolute sugary heaven. The best sellers are red velvet and rainbow cupcakes, which are a little smaller, compared to other contenders in the list, but it certainly charms your taste buds straight away. You might just scoff as many as you can just like popcorns.