GILBERT, Ariz. — If Christmas had a hype squad, it would look exactly like Bada Bling Cupcakes in Gilbert. The mother-daughter-operated bakery—already crowned “Best Cupcake in Arizona” and known for frosting that could convert even the grumpiest Grinch—is once again transforming its shop into a full-on holiday spectacular.
And “spectacular” isn’t an exaggeration. No bakery in the Valley does Christmas like Bada Bling Cupcakes. We’re talking wall-to-wall Grinch décor, Christmas trees decked out like they’re competing for a contest, and cupcakes so elaborately embellished you almost feel bad eating them. Almost.
Owner and Arizona-born-and-raised Lindsey Hewitt infuses every swirl of frosting with homegrown pride and a secret ingredient. You can ask (I did), but she won’t tell…