(Carmen Rodriguez, Michele Caballero, Gina Madera and Cynthia Clifford)
Brooklyn Cupcake is setting themselves apart from the rest. With flavors like Tres Leches, Dulce de Leche, Flan, Coquito, Guava Con Queso, Mango, Rainbow Cookie, Tiramisu and the signature Brooklyn Red Velvet! These strong, determined Latinas are infusing the flavors of their Puerto Rican and Italian roots into their baked goods.
But, it’s not just about the cupcakes! Brooklyn Cupcake is dedicated to giving back to their community. The month that the decision was made to put together a business plan, the BC Ladies, donated hundreds of cupcakes to Pathways for Peyton, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds towards a cure for SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy). The month after that, BC donated to Road Recovery; month after that, to Friends of Firefighters; after that, Toys for Tots, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital… and it has continued since!
Brooklyn Cupcake plans on competing with the top cupcakeries like: Crumbs, Sprinkles and Magnolia’s. What sets them apart? Brooklyn Cupcake is not your typical “pink and fluffy” cupcakery. Their shop is Urban and Edgy. The cupcakes are exotic and delectable. Soon these words will be resonating in the minds and stomachs of avid cupcake lovers and foodies alike.
Get to know us…
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BC Lady: Carmen Rodriguez
Never being able to make a decision when it comes to food and my husband pointing out every time we go out to dinner that I have to request some alteration to the selection on the menu, was my inspiration for Brooklyn Cupcake!
My Concept: Enjoy the individualness of each cupcake because you created it just for you.
For over 20 years of baking for my large family celebrations, they finally bestowed upon me their blessings to venture off and share the simple pleasures of my cupcakes. ~ Carmen Rodriguez, Founder
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BC Lady: Cynthia Clifford
BC Role: Social Media Administrator (posting content and media relevant to our business and community).
Pre-BC: Worked in the Fashion Industry (e.g.: Director of Raw Materials, Trim & Fabric Buyer) for several years. Today, she is an Early Childhood Developmental Evaluator and Special Instructor providing ABA Therapy to Special Needs bilingual children, in underpriviledged areas, at their homes, day care centers, and/or hospitals. Cynthia and her family were recipients of the 2010 “Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine, Family of the Year” Award. To learn more about this award, click on this link: http://www.whymilk.com/celebrity/family_year
Interests: Photography, Blogging, Baking/Cooking, Community Projects, Sign Language, Occupational Therapy, Boxing, Volleyball.
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BC Lady: Gina Madera
BC Role: Operations & Accounting Manager
Pre-BC: Operations & Accounting Manager
Interests: Anything and everything related to providing, supporting, and strengthening family and community.
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BC Lady: Michele Caballero
BC Role: Cupcake Tower Designer and Store Manager
Pre-BC:
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