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November 1, 2010 5 Comments

Baked & Wired | Washington D.C. (georgetown)



So as promised, here is another one of my reviews from my recent weekend trip to DC.  I did my research ahead of time and chose a bakery, Baked & Wired, which received rave reviews in the Georgetown area. 

As my husband waited for me in the car, our last stop was Baked & Wired.  I knew I had a big decision coming up, deciding on a cupcake for myself and him.  The only instruction I received from him was to get him a cupcake with cream cheese frosting, this alone narrows down his choices to Red Velvet / Pumpkin Cupcake, but what about my indecisive self?



LOCATION
1052 Thomas Jefferson St. NW
Washington D.C., 20007
202.333.2500
(Georgetown)




AMBIENCE
Baked & Wired is a cute bakery off of M street in DC’s Georgetown district.  I loved the colors immediately, pink and brown, the color combo really stood out.  





There are 2 sections to this bakery, the right side is where you can pick up your coffees/lattes/drinks, the left side is where you can browse and purchase your desserts.  


To the right is the coffee section.



To the left is the bakery section.  While you wait in line you’ll first notice the biscotti and cookies.  They do look tempting, however I knew the good stuff was straight ahead.  



I absolutely loved the decor at this bakery.  Ball-like lanterns hung from above and I really liked the black & white photos on the wall which gave this bakery a classic and chic look.



Also, notice how all the cupcakes/brownies/pies are covered using a dome shaped glass cover… loved this!  Pay close attention to the cute pictures that went along with the cupcake name.  And how adorable are those cupcakes?





RECOMMENDED TO
Everyone




CUISINE
Bakery/Cafe




MENU – $
Baked & Wired Menu.  Their website doesn’t tell you this, but each cupcake is $3.85, a little steep if you ask me.  The regular small coffee was roughly $1.50 each.
Dessert for 2:
2 cupcakes + 1 coffee = $9.85




RECOMMENDED HEALTHY EATS… choices below are based on my knowledge of baking and nutrition.  There are barely any healthy items at Baked & Wired, however if you must try something here, I suggest going for a biscotti, banana breads, pies, or scones.  Although there is still a good amount of fat in the listed items below, these are healthier options in comparison to the rest.  In addition, if you are going for an item that is more fattening – any cupcakes, brownies, cookies, I strongly suggest sharing with someone if you are watching your weight.  There is no online nutritional information available for Baked & Wired, please use your own discretion when making a decision.

HEALTHIER EATS
BISCOTTI
Almond Anise
Ginger
Oatmeal Raisin
Tart Cherry and Pistachio
BREAKFAST BREADS & COFFEE CAKES
Banana Nut Bread
Cranberry Orange Walnut Bread
Rita’s Cream Coffee Cake
Zucchini Bread
COOKIES
Flourless Peanut Butter
Oatmeal Raisin
CUPCAKES (not healthy, but probably healthiest cupcake)
Elvis Cupcake (Banana Cake w/Peanut Butter Frosting)
HIPPE CRACK
Granola Bars – not sure of the variety
MUFFINS (not healthy, but better options)
Apple Cinnamon
Blueberry
Cranberry Walnut
Mandarin Orange
PIES – avoid crust, enjoy the filling. Stay away from cream & chocolate.
SCONES
Chive & Cheese
Ginger





MY REVIEW
Like everyone else, I was patiently waiting in line for my cupcake.  With each step I grew closer to my cupcake, was it going to be Strawberry or Pumpkin?  I really didn’t want a plain ol’ Chocolate or Vanilla, this had to be more than just an average cupcake.  And then there it was staring me in the face, it was the Elvis Cupcake made with banana cake and peanut butter frosting, I think we have a winner!  This was it.  This was the cupcake that freed my indecisiveness – you know the feeling of when you know, you just know!  I quickly decided on the Elvis Cupcake for myself.  





The peanut butter frosting was a teeny bit sweet, but not painfully sweet, it was okay with a bold peanut butter flavor.  On the other hand, the cake was not what I had expected and was a bit dry.  My guess is that the banana cake was not made with oil.  There is something about using oil in a banana cake or carrot cake, it simply adds a ton of moisture which results in a very soft, spongy cake, and not a dense cake.  This banana cupcake was dense and lacked the moisture and the chunks of banana that I am used to tasting – read my Billy’s Bakery Review in NYC.  I literally felt as though I was eating a Peanut Butter & Banana sandwich and biting into banana bread, rather than a banana cupcake.  See the difference?





As for my husband, I honestly wasn’t sure how he’d like the Pumpkin Cupcake since he isn’t a huge fan of Pumpkin, hence I succumbed and went with a safe choice, the Red Velvet Cupcake, which also happens to be one of my favorites.  My husband sorta liked the Red Velvet, but the Red Velvet had the same issue as the Elvis Cupcake.  While the frosting was good and just a teeny bit sweet, the cake lacked the moisture I was looking for. 





Now get this – each cupcake at Baked & Wired was $3.85.  Seriously?  Really?  I couldn’t believe my ears!  I am so used to paying no more than $3 for a divine cupcake in New York City, so in my head I was thinking, ‘this thing better be good.’  Each cupcake here is baked in parchment paper, and although it is unique, it also makes it difficult to eat the cupcake.  Look at the size though! 





Of course, as you all know cupcakes are my weakness and I always need a cup of tea or coffee to go with a cupcake, no lattes or anything fancy, just a cuppa of tea/coffee.  I got a cup of Small Coffee for about $1.50.  It was absolutely delicious, not too strong, not too mild, just perfectly brewed!  Love that!





VERDICT – 3.5 / 5
Contrary to user reviews, I personally didn’t think this place was anything special and was let down.  I only ate half my cupcake which should tell you something.  Both cupcakes lacked the moisture I was looking for and didn’t have that soft cake-like, spongy feel, instead they felt more like dry bread, for lack of a better term.  On top of that, as cute and adorable as these cupcakes look, they certainly didn’t taste as great as they looked and were not worth the hefty price tag of $3.85 a cupcake!



Here is why I gave this place a 3.5…
1. The variety of desserts here is insane… they have all types of brownies, coffee cakes, cupcakes.  If you are a dessert lover, you can seriously get lost here.
2. I didn’t wanna be too harsh because there were many other items I haven’t yet tried, so judging a bakery based on 2 cupcakes wasn’t exactly fair.  
3. This place is adorable indeed.  I loved the decor, the pictures, the friendly service, and the coffee section.  Very cute!
4. The coffee was pretty damn good! 


I’d give Baked & Wired another shot, and consider ordering their bestseller, the Strawberry cupcake, how could I have not known that?  Should have read the menu ahead of time…. DAMN!




TELL ME: Have you tried any bakeries in DC?  What about Baked & Wired?  If so, what do you recommend at B&W? 

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  1. MsJess says

    November 9, 2010 at 4:06 am

    Baked and Wired is probably my favorite bakery in DC. Funny thing is last time I was there in March of this year (treating my cupcake obsessed sister to a birthday treat) I purchased the carrot cake cupcake I thought it was moist and very tasty. Even my husband who isn't a big fan of sweets liked it. So maybe you guys went there on a bad day or time? As for the price yeah I had a moment of sticker shock at the cost of two cupcakes.

    I love the location! We took our cupcakes over to the canal and dangled our legs over the side while we ate the tasty treat.

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  2. honeywhatscooking says

    November 11, 2010 at 5:44 am

    @MsJess… thanks for your comment. Perhaps we went to B&W on a bad day. I would have loved to try the Carrot Cupcake. I do recall seeing the canal near the bakery. I'm glad to know it's not just me who thinks the price tag is absurd. 🙂

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  3. Anonymous says

    September 26, 2011 at 4:02 am

    Hello, I'm a Chef De Cuisine who recently assisted in catering a party where the company special ordered baked and wired's assorted pies. The pies all had a lovely presentation on each variety! I must say the Apple Crumb pie was my favorite! Absolutely Divine…perfect balance in crumb,apples, sweetness,and hearty crust! Next time try the Apple Crumb pie! You'll love it! And I've also worked as a Chef in NYC…so I understand when you have the expectation high on quality after growing accustom to the delight of baked goods in NYC… especially from the Jewish bakeries!:O) It's like bakery heaven up there! Gosh, I miss it! So next time try the pie, I think you might enjoy it! And I'll try the cupcakes to test them out!

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  4. Mrs. Nelson says

    January 28, 2012 at 3:28 am

    I absolutely love Baked&Wired! When I visited DC this past summer, I was on the hunt for the perfect cupcake. While there, I sampled many! We visited Georgetown Cupcake, which was wonderful. I highly recommend their Blueberry Cheesecake, which was to die for. I also checked out Baked&Wired and ordered the Tessita cupcake. Pure heaven! If you ever choose to give DC's cupcakes another chance, definitely go to Georgetown Cupcake (be prepared to wait in a long line!) and go back to B&W to try out the Tessita!!

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  5. honeywhatscooking says

    January 29, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    @Mrs. Nelson – I have heard great things about Georgetown Cupcake and I definitely plan on visiting the next time I'm in DC. Unfortunately, I didn't love the cupcakes at B&W probably cause I've been eating too many NYC cupcakes. I'll definitely give the Tessita cupcake a try. Thanks for your feedback!!! 🙂

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