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Nibbles: City now has two cupcake bakeries

Gourmet cupcake stores are a fast-growing, nationwide trend that has now reached Pittsburgh. Two cupcake bakeries are up and running, almost simultaneously, in Shadyside (last week) and Squirrel Hill (tomorrow).

CoCo's Cupcake Cafe, 5811 Ellsworth Ave., features standard and specialty cupcakes (even a vegan one) designed by Susie Treon, formerly of Cafe at the Frick, Nick Torina, a Pennsylvania Culinary Institute grad, and Krissie Frank. Plans are to add more flavors soon.

Dozen Cupcakes, 1707 Murray Ave., is slated to open tomorrow and uses organic, all-natural ingredients in its treats. The shop features about two dozen flavors, including Pineapple Upside-Down, Root Beer Float, Black and Gold, Key Lime Pie and The Elvis. Enjoy your cupcake with coffee, tea or organic milk. Catering for birthdays and weddings is available now.

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