Sweet Revenge

 The "Crimson & Creme" Cupcake

Sweet Revenge in New York

http://www.sweetrevengenyc.com/

• Cake: This cake was fantastic. Not only was there the slight cocoa taste but it had actual raspberry bits in the cupcake! The raspberry taste was very subtle and basically seemed perfect for a red velvet cupcake, though we would never have guessed! It could have been a bit more moist but it was still very good.
  
• Frosting: Absolutely excellent cream cheese frosting with a delightful, non-overbearing raspberry drizzle and cinnamon sprinkled on top. Extremely cream cheesy. Second only to the incomparable Two Little Red Hens. Also, the presentation was beautiful! See the photo above.
  
• Coloring: Deep red cake that didn't stain the tongue too much. A win!
  
• Consistency: The cake was fairly crumbly and could have been a bit more moist. It had a slight crunch due to the raspberry seeds baked inside but we actually found this intriguing and delightful! The frosting was a perfect consistency.
• Additional Comments: There is just not enough that can be said to express how good this cake is. You begin with a surprising first scent of cinnamon only to bite into one of the most intriguing red velvets we have encountered. It's just the right hint of raspberry, cocoa, cinnamon, vanilla and cream cheese gathered into a delectable bounty of red velvet goodness. The only reason this cupcake is not receiving a perfect 5 star review is that it isn't a "traditional" red velvet and that's what this blog is all about finding. However, you would be absolutely crazy to pass up an opportunity to try this cupcake (and then indulge again and again and again). Sweet Revenge is a cupcake and wine bar, so what's not to love about it right there?! They'll help you decide the perfect cupcake and wine pairing for you. They also serve food and we hear that they serve a red velvet waffle for breakfast! Needless to say, you can expect a review soon! RUN to Sweet Revenge!

~We give this cupcake 4.5 out of 5 stars~

Red Velvet Waffles

Sweet Revenge in New York

http://www.sweetrevengenyc.com/

• Cake: A fair amount of cocoa creates a waffle goodness.Very nice.
• Frosting: No frosting on these waffles but they were dusted with powdered sugar and served with a salted carmel syrup that was warm and delicious and a dusted cinnamon whipped cream cheese, so you can't really go wrong. 
  
• Coloring: Medium to dark red.
  
• Consistency: Moist and slightly crisp - just what you'd hope for in a good waffle.
• Additional Comments: This waffle had a lot to live up to after we discovered the waffles at Society Coffee (since-closed, but allegedly now served at their sister establishment 67 Orange Street) and sadly it wasn't quite what we had hoped. It lacked the heavenly cocoa smell and distinctive taste that we know can be reached. These were not disappointing waffles, however, and the fresh fruit on the side was a nice touch. All of the food at Sweet Revenge is quite good so be sure to give them a try.

~We give this waffle 3.5 out of 5 stars~