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cupcake
This term describes a specific format of cake that is defined by its individual serving size and the use of a liner. While it is often associated with celebratory events and children's parties, it is used across all registers of English to describe this specific confectionery item.
In culinary contexts, the term is distinct from a muffin. While they share a similar shape, a cupcake is characterized by a sweeter, cake-like batter and is almost always topped with frosting or icing, whereas a muffin is typically denser and less sweet.
Meanings
Examples
I baked a dozen vanilla cupcakes for the bake sale.
Would you like a chocolate cupcake with your coffee?
She carefully piped a swirl of buttercream onto each cupcake.
She carefully piped a swirl of buttercream onto each cupcake.
I wonder if they have any red velvet cupcakes left.
The children were excited to decorate their own cupcakes with sprinkles.
Just one more cupcake and I will definitely have a sugar rush.