Cupcakes

          

When comparing the righteous cupcake and the traditional cake some people may ask, “Why not just make a regular cake?”

Why would someone not want cupcakes? They’re fun, affordable, adorable, and can be decorated in any way desired! They can stuffed with inner goodies, be made to look like an octopus or cow, and be stacked on top of each other to imitate the boring traditional cake.

Many people don’t know that cupcakes have existed for a long time, long before brownies, long before many of today’s fancy pastries. Cupcakes have existed for as long as cakes have, but the invention of the pans necessary to mold these cup-sized-cakes have made cupcakes flourish and become a vital part of American life. These bite-sized treats range from homemade delights to cupcakes that look like pieces of art. Cupcakes can be seen in different varieties as follows:

                                                          The Homemade Cupcake

               Modern-day technology has definitely made it easier for people to bake cupcakes whenever they desire. The oven, the refrigerator, and other appliances have made it easy for the inner baker in people to come out, and in most cases make cupcakes. The homemade cupcake is usually lopsided, overcooked, under cooked  or not as appealing as something you would buy at Sift, but they hold a tremendous amount of love and taste.  Baking cupcakes at home has become a way to unite families; as a child, baking was always one of my favorite things to do. Sometimes, baking a batch of cupcakes for a loved one’s birthday is a much better gift than something you can find at an over-priced store. Whether they’re straight out of a box mix from your local Walmart or from scratch, homemade cupcakes are can brighten any person’s day. Homemade cupcakes are appreciated by all; sometimes the time that is put into these miniature goodies is underestimated.  

                                                        The Fancy Cupcake

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      Cupcakes have become a huge part of modern-day society. Cupcakes are now replacing cakes even in the most traditional events, such as in weddings! Many people are now using “cupcake cakes” instead of the traditional wedding cake or in other occasions,.  Cupcakes are decorated incalculably to look like works of art which can be safely consumed. Pastry stores are now dedicated to cupcakes, and only cupcakes. Most of the time, Cupcakes found at these “Cupcakeries” are the most extravagant baked goods you can purchase. One of the greatest upsides to these fancy cupcakes is that you can calm your cravings for the most extravagant cake without having to spend money on an entire cake (even hundreds of dollars). All the flavor and richness is packed into these compact pastries, which in most cases cost no more than $5.00 at cupcakeries or bakeries. There are now books portraying colorful pictures of intricate cupcakes. Regardless of all the decorations these desserts have, many of these fancy cupcakes are only the traditional “One cup of butter, two cups of sugar, three cups of flour, four eggs, one cup of milk, and one spoonful of soda” disguised as fancy pieces of art. (All About Cupcakes)

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