The Difference Between a Cupcake and A Muffin
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Cupcake is Muffin With Frosting
Is it about the Mixing?
The muffin batter is usually mixed as little as possible. Whereas; cupcake batter is mixed to allow little air.
Could it be in the formula?
According to Diana's Desserts, the "basic formula for muffins is 2 cups flour, 2-4 tablespoons sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 egg, 1/4 cup oil, shortening or butter, 1 cup milk. When the fat, sugar and egg ratio in a recipe reaches double or more than this, you have reached the cake level."
(Diana's Desserts)
Is the answers at Answers.com?
According to Answers.com, "A muffin is any quickbread (mixed by muffin mixing method & does NOT contain yeast) that is in the shape of a cupcake. A cupcake is any cake batter mixed with the straight method or creaming method made into the shape of a cup."
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Mini Me
Could it be as simple as this?
Cupcake: Baked Buttered and Frosted
The general idea is that cupcakaes are often baked with butter, but not always. They are often frosted, but not always. They are often eaten for dessert or as a sweet treat, but not always.
These Are Cupcakes
How To Make Cupcakes
Don't they look so good
Cupcake and Muffin Kitchen Stuff
Muffin: Savoury or Sweet
Muffins are often baked with oil and can be savoury or sweet. They also tend to be healthier and heavier than cupcakes. Bratannia at englishforums.com says, "If you threw a cupcake against the wall, you would hear something of a "poof!" If you threw a muffin, you would hear a "thud!" They tend to be eaten for breakfast and or with coffee or tea. However, they are welcome during lunch and dinner too.
These Are Muffins
How to Make Healthy Muffins
Who Cares
Who cares if it's a muffin or a cupcake just as long as i get one?
The Cupcake Muffin Conclusion
Speak Up I want to know what you think
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cupcakeideas2011
Apr 2, 2012 @ 11:54 am | delete
- I can't stand myself but to adore the baby picture. Its so cute!
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miaponzo
Jul 15, 2011 @ 11:54 am | delete
- YUP! I prefer cupcakes!!! Mini cakes!woofpa
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marsha32 Jul 11, 2011 @ 12:37 pm | delete
- you sure made me hungry!
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Ruthi
Jul 9, 2011 @ 4:47 pm | delete
- I prefer muffins, as cupcakes are generally too sugary sweet.
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goldenecho
Jul 8, 2011 @ 3:50 pm | delete
- Hmmm.... I think the difference is that muffins are thicker and CAN be sweet but don't have to be. Cupcakes MUST be sweet, or they're muffins.
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The Old Joke
According to Anonymous #22 the difference is... when your wife is younger you call her cupcake. When she is older with double chin, you call her muffin. LOL! It isn't very nice to say, but it's funny. Does the same idea work for the husbands?
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