subject: The History And Varieties Of Cupcakes Throughout The Years [print this page] If cupcakes are some of your favorite desserts, here is a tidbit of history about how the cupcake became known by that name and how it all started. First of all, this dessert made its way to the United States in the 19th century. They are known as the fairy cakes in the United Kingdom which is definitely a unique name as well.
When it came to baking cakes, they were made by the weight of the ingredients that were used. The ingredients were measured in cups, which may be the reason why cupcakes got that name from the use of measuring cups as well as the fact that they were baked in a cup. There was no such thing as a cupcake pan until the 20th century. People had to use cups to make the form of this dessert or use a really small baking pan, making them one at a time. In the old days, it would take forever to cook a large cake where baking a tiny cake was much faster and easier for a baker as well as making different varieties for the public was. In turn, people could have a small dessert to satisfy their sweet tooth and not feel bad about having a small piece instead of a large piece of cake.
Since then, this little dessert has been very popular because of the many varieties and creative ideas that can make it fun for tons of different parties. For instance, Halloween is fun for kids when they can decorate ghoulish looking cupcakes, or with birthday parties, the little cakes may have different characters with bright frosting and for Christmas, they can have frosting shaped like Santa Claus or just have festive colors of red and green. There are so many creative ideas that bakers can do with such a little dessert. Have you ever had a stuffed cupcake? That has become a very popular trend. Bakers can actually add a filling in the inside of them such as fruit, mousse, pudding, chocolate and other sweet fillings to dazzle anyones taste buds.
In order to find a variety of these little baked goods in any location, you may want to consider searching the Internet at different bakerys websites that will offer different flavors and frostings that appeal to you. Take a look at the pictures and what looks good to you. You can even mix it up a little for a variety; especially if it is for a party or for your workplace. Everyone will appreciate that you bought such a special treat that looks and tastes really delicious. Plus, think of the convenience of not having to cut a cake. So, whenever you are in the mood for cupcakes, be different and try some different ones that are available today.
