Mo’Pweeze Bakery

It’s no secret that cupcakes are my favorite dessert food… it’s also no secret that finding vegan, gluten-​free cupcakes is a challenge. If you do manage to find them, they’re often a bit dry or contain some questionable ingredients like soy, for instance. So, imagine my excitement when I discovered Mo’Pweeze! These cupcakes (and custom cakes to order) are not only vegan and gluten-​free, but free of most major allergens (soy, nuts, etc).
While you can’t find them at a dedicated store/​bakery, you CAN find them at a number of North Jersey farmers markets (see website for schedule and locations), speciality health food stores like Grassroots in Denville and Morristown, and most recently, select Shop Rite locations. She (the owner) also ships nationwide and delivers to most of North Jersey, to the best of my knowledge.
To be truthful, my experience has varied from location to location. I’ve purchased from the Westfield Farmers Market and the Lake Hopatcong Farmers Market, and both times, the cupcakes were fresh and amazing! This last time, however, I stopped at Shop Rite in Little Falls and found them very dry – almost stale-​tasting. I know deliveries are weekly to the super markets, so perhaps the batch I picked up had been sitting in the freezer section for a week or more. In any case, I’d recommend hunting them down at a local farmers market for maximum freshness (plus, who knows what other goodies you’ll find at a market?!).
As for the flavors, they’re varied and all very good. I don’t necessarily have a favorite, but do prefer the ones with some filling, as it lends itself to a more moist cupcake, in my opinion. The frosting is very sweet, but it’s a cupcake – what do you want?
In the future, I’d like to see some creativity where the toppings are concerned. Papa Ganache does this masterfully, and with her talent, I’m sure the owner of Mo’Pweeze could do the same. Also, perhaps some more natural, healthful sugar options, like coconut sugar, for example.
Overall, a solid choice if you’re looking for allergen-​free cupcakes or in need of a custom cake!