The fantastical Smokey Rocky Road with Salted Marcona Almond Bark

It seems to be the talk of the town, so let’s get right to it!  Renee Erickson, the ever-so-brilliant cookbook author, and James Beard-nominated owner of Seattle’s beloved restaurants joined forces with Cupcake Royale to create an outstanding ice…

Let’s get social with ice cream – Thanks for joining us!

People ask us all the time, “Why do you give so much?”  To us, it’s not even a question of giving something away for free. It is a chance to say thank-you to our customers, who have been with us…

Tiramisu Affogato: Breakfast of Champs in Seattle

Yes, you heard that right! Forget the cornflakes, and RUN to your nearest Cupcake Royale. Vanilla cupcake + Marsala/Mascarpone whipped frosting + drenched in Cocoa powder and then DUNKED in two perfectl- pulled Stumptown espresso shots.  #nuffsaid #tiramisuaffogato

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Margarita Cupcakes

Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorate the Mexican army 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). Surprisingly a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved…

The real bakers of Cupcake Royale

You’ve heard that old saying, “Behind every great man, there’s a great woman.” Well, we want you to meet the great women behind Cupcake Royale!  Our Genius Bakery Managers, Ice Cream Guru, Donut Wrangler and Chiefs of Sweet! We roll…

Come and enjoy a little piece of Italy with us on May 1st

Everybody please STOP what you’re doing. It is time to start planning your day around the Salted Pistachio! We don’t want anyone to miss this very special, very Sicilian new-comer. And did we mention it is Italian?  Ooh, la, la.  …

The Cupcake Royale bakery is the business!

Ever wonder what a day in the life of a Cupcake Royale baker might look like? Forget fancy computers, comfy chairs, elevator music, and high heels. Nowhere to be found! We are surrounded by 50-pound bags of local Shepherd’s grain

A day in the life of a Frostitute

Hand-swirling thousands of cupcakes a day is not an easy job.  The day of the frostitute often begins at 4 a.m. for some, and as late as 2 a.m. most nights for others. Our frostitutes come to work armed with…

Stumptown and Cupcake Royale

We recently travelled down to Portland,  OR, to tour Stumptown headquarters.  Stumptown has been our coffee partner since day one, and we are so  proud to be Stumptown’s first account in Seattle. Ten long years ago, we opened in Madrona…

The Royale Creamery says . . .

Our Royale Creamery is working overtime this spring, to bring you the most extraordinary and best-tasting ice cream menu starting May 11th, 2015.  After months of planning, collaboration, and recipe testing, our very special Chef Series Ice Cream Line is…