Last Updated on March 14, 2023
Cupcakes are really yummy. The taste buds start melting as the cupcakes are baked. Cupcakes look lovely with fresh cream on them. The day dedicated to cupcakes falls on December 15th in the USA and some other countries. International cupcake day falls on June 13thand the national chocolate cupcake day falls on October 18th. National or international cupcake day can be said as the unofficial holiday to enjoy baking and tasting the best cupcakes.
Cupcakes are famous worldwide, but it has a special relationship with the United States of America. Americans love cupcakes and have an emotional attachment to them compared to other people worldwide.
History of National cupcake day
The evolution of cupcakes has been well documented, but it is not known when and how national cupcake day existed. Cupcakes have existed since the 17th century, but none knows when the day to celebrate the cupcakes originated. Even the history of international cupcake day is not known.
Historical Facts about cupcake
- It is said the first recipe of cupcakes was invented in 1796. The light cakes were baked in small cups and weren’t decorated.
- Amelia Simons wrote the recipe in American cookery.
- The cupcakes that are decorated with frostings came into existence in the 1920s. They were frosted either with vanilla or chocolate.
- The cupcakes were redesigned in 1947 and got the look we have today.
- The term cupcake was known in 1828 when Eliza Leslie wrote it in her book called seventy-five receipts for pastry, cakes, and sweetmeats.
- The paper baking cup became popular in the 1950s.
What to do on national cupcake day?
The best way to enjoy national cupcake day is by arranging a cupcake party to enjoy with friends and family. The cupcakes of different flavors can be prepared and enjoyed.
It would be nice to help those in need at at any time. We all love cupcakes, so we could think of baking them and selling them on national cupcake day. The amount collected from the sales can be used to help the needy. The needy would have a wonderful Christmas.
Why should we celebrate a national cupcake day?
- Cupcakes attract kids because they look cool when decorated. Let the kids enjoy their favorite cupcakes on the day dedicated to it.
- Cupcakes come in various varieties, and it makes us feel good. They lighten the mood, so it is nice to celebrate a day with cupcakes.
- The cupcakes have evolved over the years and have a great history. It is good to remember those histories on national cupcake day.
Cupcakes are also called fairy cakes or patty cakes. December 15th is just 10 days before Christmas, so all of us would be in the joy of welcoming Christmas. So, the cupcakes will add beauty, and we will enjoy national cupcake day by having wonderful cupcakes.
When is National Cup Cake Day?
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dec 15 | Friday |
| 2024 | Dec 15 | Sunday |
| 2025 | Dec 15 | Monday |
