cupcake

[ˈkʌpkeɪk]

cupcake Definition

a small cake baked in a cup-shaped container and typically iced.

Using cupcake: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cupcake" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She made some delicious chocolate cupcakes for the party.

  • Example

    I bought a dozen vanilla cupcakes from the bakery.

  • Example

    The children enjoyed decorating their own cupcakes with frosting and sprinkles.

cupcake Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cupcake

Phrases with cupcake

  • a paper or foil liner used to hold the batter for baking cupcakes

    Example

    She placed the cupcake liners in the muffin tin before filling them with batter.

  • a tiered stand used to display cupcakes, often used at weddings and other events

    Example

    The bride and groom had a beautiful cupcake tower instead of a traditional wedding cake.

  • a store that specializes in selling cupcakes, often with a variety of flavors and decorations

    Example

    We stopped by the cupcake shop to pick up some treats for the office party.

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Summary: cupcake in Brief

A 'cupcake' [ˈkʌpkeɪk] is a small cake baked in a cup-shaped container and typically iced. It is a popular dessert item, often served at parties and events. Variations include different flavors, decorations, and shapes, such as a cupcake tower. The term 'cupcake liner' refers to the paper or foil liner used to hold the batter for baking cupcakes.

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