Where is Marina del Rey Patch's Best Cupcake?

There's no doubt America has an obsession with cupcakes, and understandably so.

What other dessert allows you to indulge in cake-y goodness in such a neat little package?

And now, many bakeries are responding to our cupcake attraction, dedicating their expertise and efforts strictly to the creation of cupcakes. Of course, who can resist the traditional vanilla, chocolate and red velvet kind? But what about a green tea, pineapple or even bacon cupcake?!

This week, Marina del Rey Patch is on the hunt for the best local cupcake. Tell us your favorite places to indulge in the all-American cupcake, and don't hesitate to include new, unique flavors.

Here are some of our favorite places, but we want to hear from you:

Hotcakes Bakes

Ralphs

Albertsons

Nominate your favorite in the comments section below before Friday at 5 p.m., and we'll include it in our poll. We'll start voting next week Monday at 9 a.m.

Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by each Patch editor, based on poll results, comments and reviews on Patch Places. If there's a tie, the location with the most positive comments and reviews will win. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch.