A Cake in a Cup A Cake in a Cup

A CHILD MAY WONDER AT THE GENIUS OF A CAKE THAT FITS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND, BUT LATELY EVEN ADULTS HAVE BECOME MORE APPRECIATIVE OF THIS TASTY LITTLE TREAT.

The cupcake somehow manages to consummate sophistication in baked goods, but still remains relatively inexpensive. In the past decade, the popularity of cupcakes has grown exponentially, even invading the high-class club of wedding cake options. The cupcake has not accomplished this feat by accident; it has many features admirable in a pastry. A cupcake has the convenience of a candy bar with its small size, but provides the satisfaction of a small slice of cake. Perhaps the allure of the cupcake is in its cuteness, or that it must be unwrapped like a gift. Whatever the case, cupcake shops may soon replace trendy coffee shops, becoming the master destination for short excursions by the middle class.