The humble cupcake, a miniature cake baked in a paper liner, holds a surprisingly rich and multifaceted history. While pinning down the exact origin is difficult, the name itself suggests a connection to individual portions: early recipes referred to cup cakes because they were baked in individual cups, or possibly teacups, rather than a larger […]
The humble cupcake, a seemingly simple confection of cake and frosting, boasts a surprisingly rich and varied history. While pinning down the exact origin is difficult, the term cupcake first appeared in print in 1828, in a cookbook titled American Cookery. Before that, individual cakes were baked in teacups or ramekins, leading to the now-familiar […]
The humble cupcake, a miniature testament to the joy of baking, boasts a surprisingly rich and varied history. While pinpointing its exact origin is difficult, the name itself suggests a connection to individual portions: early versions were baked in small cups, rather than a larger cake, allowing for easier distribution and portion control. The earliest […]
