One day, Jennifer Emerson ran out of cake mix while preparing another batch of cupcakes. Spontaneously, she crafted a recipe from scratch. The resulting cupcakes were the most delectable treats her friends had ever tasted. That day, Jennifer discovered her true calling and decided to open what is now one of SoMa’s most cherished spots, Cups and Cakes.

Using local and organic ingredients, Jennifer and her talented team whip up scrumptious selections in “baby bites,” “daily dose,” and “XXL” sizes. Extending an array of enticing options, Cups and Cakes popular picks include the refreshing Pucker-Up Pink Lemonade, decadent Boston Cream Pie, and, a sweet start to any morning, the Pancake Breakfast cupcake.

Stop by the charming neighborhood store and peruse the daily menu of classic and specialty choices while rich aromas emanate from behind a friendly counter. For the ultimate indulgence, conveniently pre-order a box of 24 assorted baker's choice minis and satisfy a sweet tooth with bites of red velvet, dark chocolate, luscious vanilla, and up to four other of Jennifer’s favorite flavors.

4 stars and 363 reviews on Yelp

"This place is a must. Their cupcakes satisfy my sweet tooth. The staff is friendly and the place is so cute! I have tried almost every flavor and each one is better than the next!" - Yelp Reviewer Melanie T., San Mateo, CA, 9/14/2011
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"Jen is awesome and her people make good stuff! She remembers the names of her regulars and is super helpful and accommodating if you need to place an order for larger quantities of cupcakes. The custom cupcakes are absolutely beautiful!" - Yelp Reviewer Nikki E., Emeryville, CA, 8/25/2011
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"Cups and Cakes Bakery has the most unusual cupcake flavors I've ever had like a champagne and raspberry one! And the peanut butter and jelly cupcake is divine as is the red velvet cake one!" - Yelp Reviewer Tikva M., Brooklyn, NY, 7/14/2011
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"Got a few cupcakes and went home to share them with my wife. Wow. How did they do that? Fun flavors and the icing is to die for. And the store is a treat. A little shop that has just the right taste of funky." - Yelp Reviewer David U., San Francisco, CA, 7/7/2011
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