Brief history

This is a day to celebrate the best kind of cupcake — chocolate cupcake. Cupcakes have many names in different countries. Our favorite is “fairy cake” from Britain. The first cupcakes were cooked in little cups in 1796. The word “cupcake” was first used in a book from 1828. After that, there were no cupcakes for a while. But in 1919, Hostess started making cupcakes that everyone knows today. Their cakes are the most popular. Winston Churchill wanted to change cupcakes in the 1950s. He said they should be sweeter. In the 21st century, there were a lot of new recipes and shops. Sprinkles opened the first cupcake shop in 2005. There are many kinds of cupcakes. You can make them in a special cup or a regular pan. There are even cupcakes that you can cook in a microwave in five minutes! National Chocolate Cupcake Day is about enjoying all kinds of cupcakes with chocolate.

How to celebrate

There are many ways to celebrate National Chocolate Cupcake Day. Here are a few ideas:

• Bake some cupcakes: why not try your hand at baking your own cupcakes? You can experiment with different flavours and decorations to create a unique and delicious treat.
• Share with friends and family: National Chocolate Cupcake Day is a great opportunity to share your creations with loved ones. You can organize a cupcake-themed party or simply invite friends and family over for some delicious treats.
• Participate in local events: check your local events calendar to see if there are any cupcake-themed events happening in your area. You can join in on the fun and enjoy some delicious cupcakes.
• Learn more about cupcakes: why not take a cooking class or watch some cooking videos to learn more about the history and techniques of baking cupcakes?

National Chocolate Cupcake

Interesting facts

• Did you know that cupcakes originated in Europe and were originally called "sponge cakes"?
• Chocolate cupcakes are one of the most popular types of cupcakes in the world.
• Cupcakes can be decorated with various fillings and decorations, which makes them a truly delicious dessert.
• For cupcakes, there are many different fillings . You can use buttercream, chocolate, vanilla, cottage cheese and other ingredients . You can also put berries, fruits, nuts, candies, chocolate dragees and other sweets on top.
• Cupcakes are popular because they are delicious and there are so many different ways to decorate them. People create unique designs using different techniques and tools . Cupcakes are not only delicious to eat, they are also beautiful and can be a nice table decoration.