Cupcakes Unwrapped: The Sweet Origins & Scrumptious Recipes

No party is complete without these small sweet treats. Cupcakes have taken over the dessert world with their vibrant frostings and imaginative flavours; but have you ever stopped to wonder about where cupcakes come from?

A Bite-Sized History

Cupcakes, initially termed 'Number Cakes' or '1234 cakes', had a simple formula for remembering ingredients: one cup of butter, two cups of sugar, three cups of flour, and four eggs. The term 'cupcake' was first mentioned in the 19th-century cookbook by Eliza Leslie.

Unlike cakes that needed hours of baking, cupcakes were quicker to bake and became a popular choice amongst many households. Over time, they evolved into the colourful, frosty delights that are adored worldwide today.

Cupcake Recipes: try a few of our favourites below

Spiced Mango Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Treat your taste buds to these incredibly delicious cupcakes. They are filled with the exotic flavours of mangoes and a hint of spices, topped off with a rich buttercream frosting.

Breakfast Bacon Cupcakes

For the perfect balance of sweet and savoury, add crisp bacon bits to your cupcake batter. Frost it with maple syrup icing and you've got yourself a hearty breakfast meal in a cupcake.

Salted Caramel Pretzel Cupcakes

Sweet and salty come together in these delightful cupcakes, topped off with a crunchy pretzel for added crunch and decoration.

Wasabi Cupcakes

Looking for a zingy twist? Try incorporating wasabi into a zesty lime cupcake batter. It offers a surprising kick, balancing the sweetness perfectly. 

Reflecting the diversity of culinary experiments, unexpected ingredient combinations often result in the most delicious creations. Remember that the key to creating an outlandishly scrumptious cupcake is to not shy away from being adventurous. So go ahead, take your favourite ingredients and transform them into marvellous treats!