1. Cupcakes “When you look at a cupcake, you’ve got to smile” ~ Anne Byrne

2. Origin of Cupcake The first mention of the cupcake was in 1796 in a book called ”AmericanCookery” written by Amelia Simms

3. In the beginning cupcakes were called “Number cakes” to easily remember the ingredients measured in the recipe. A typical recipe in 1796 would consist of the following ingredients One cup of butter Four eggs One cup of milk Two cups of sugar One spoonful of baking soda Three cups of flour

4. Cupcakes made their first appearance in America sometime in the 19th Century

6. The number of cupcakes eaten last year had more mass than the entire Earth!

9. Two methods for making Cupcakes Easy Betty Crocker cake mix Some effort required Mix your own ingredients

11. Pour batter into linersBake in oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes Cool on rack before icing cupcakes Decorate Icing

12. Enjoy

13. Thank you so much for your time today! Presented by: Sandy Cade