A cupcake is a small and individual portioned cake baked in a cup shape, usually frosted or decorated. Today, it has become a great fad and a booming business. Round cakes with frosting date back to the 17th century, thanks to advances in food technology such as better ovens, metal cake moulds and pans, and sugar refinement.

Cupcakes are tiny and available in different flavours in one box. Send some to your loved ones and make their day memorable. Initially, you baked them in small pottery bowls or ramekins. Bakers soon evolved standard forms of volume measurements for their recipes. Let us take a closer look at their popularity:

Cute and customisable

The cuteness factor is undeniable. The cupcake is small and available for various occasions, like bridal showers, baby showers, gender reveals, graduations, house parties, Halloween, Easter, etc. They are a perfect mix of celebratory and informal gatherings.

Higher icing to cake ratio

You have lots of icing on your plate whenever you order a cupcake because the icing to cake ratio is higher than that of a cake slice. It is true, especially for iced and filled savouries. No matter how much icing it has, a cupcake never fails to delight your loved ones.

Control portion size

Nowadays, you can order a cupcake online and easily control the portion size. It is great for kids if you want to limit their sugar intake. There are different cupcake sizes, though most fall within the default sizing. The cupcake prices differ according to the size. The standard cupcake size is 2″ x 1. 1/4″. Jumbo ones are almost twice the usual size, while mini ones are about half.

Wedding cakes

Another trend that brought the cupcake into the spotlight was weddings. Couples order cake online and customise it with small cup-sized portions on a beautiful, tiered serving plate. These were key for many boho, cute, indie, and non-conventional weddings.

Nostalgia

For most people, a cupcake was a homemade treat. It reminded them of their mini celebrations with parents and grandparents. You feel attached to those memories, no matter the icing and flavour.

Flavours

There are many flavours of cupcakes, including chocolate, vanilla, fruit flavour, red velvet, pumpkin pie, vanilla lavender, apple cinnamon, banana chocolate, Oreo, chocolate caramel, cheesecake, etc. You get one of each and leave with a box of different flavours. You can also bring different versions home to enjoy throughout the day.

Media

Small cupcake shops cropped up after their media hype in the early 2000s, with many clients to serve. Movies were instrumental to the large-scale industry of cute shops in trendy neighbourhoods. Bakers introduced them in plenty of variations, making them as popular as cakes.

Conclusion

The biggest selling point of these desserts is you can eat just one and satisfy your sweet cravings. Their taste and indulgence make them enjoyable for any occasion. Relish the soft base and creamy toppings anywhere, anytime.