Some treats are local, others are international, but a select few delights1 become global favorites. No matter how they're decorated or what flavor they might be, cupcakes are beloved2 all over the world.
In 1796, a woman named Amelia Simmons published the book American Cookery. In it was a recipe for a cake to be baked in small cups, and the cupcake was born. All you need to make cupcakes is butter, sugar, eggs, and flour3. For flavor, you might stir in chocolate chips, raisins4, nuts, or berries. People really go nuts for the icing5 on top of cupcakes. This allows you to get creative, turning a cupcake into a work of art6.
Cupcakes have become so popular that they even have their own festivals. In May, Gardiner, New York, hosts the Gardiner Cupcake Festival. This is where vendors bring in over 30,000 cupcakes to Wright's Farm. Of course there's a cupcake contest and even a cupcake-themed race. No matter how they are made or how they look, these delicious desserts are crowd-pleasers every time.
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