Cupcake chronicles: stories of a sweet treat
Biting into the history of arguably the world's favorite sweet snack
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It's one of the most popular cakes in the world, a palm-sized, frosting-loaded, sweet treat that's as colorful as it is decorative. We've been enjoying cupcakes for decades; in fact, since the turn of the 20th century when these delicious snack-desserts first appeared in bakeries across the United States. Today, the humble cupcake is a favorite with most, from kids to adults alike. But who invented this sugared confection, and how did it achieve such a cult following?
Click through and bite into the history of the cupcake!
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