Cupcakes have long been a popular way to cheer people up or brighten any occasion due to their small size and ease of transport. You won't have to pick between flavors any longer. While deciding on the right cake to make can be difficult, most cupcake shops allow you to mix and match flavors.

In previous centuries, before muffin tins were widely available, the cakes were often baked in individual pottery cups, ramekins, or molds and took their name from the cups they were baked in.

Cupcakes were created by Amelia Simmons in a cookbook published in Hartford, Connecticut. Locals in that state can take pride in their cupcake history by embracing their delicious cupcake combination of vanilla cake, chocolate frosting, chocolate filling, sprinkles, and mini M&M's.

Miniature in stature but massive in flavor, cupcakes are the perfect indulgence. Their petite proportions make them an ideal treat for both children and adults. You don't have to commit to a whole slice of cake; instead, you can savor a single cupcake without guilt.