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And here's an embarrassing question about cupcakes from a far-away European nothing-knower ;)
Dear kindlifers,
please tell me: what exactly is the difference between a muffin and a cupcake? Is it just the frosting? Is it the ingredients?
Sorry to bother you with that question but I have really been wondering for years...
Love, cupcakes and kindness,
CuGi
@ CuGi: Muffins are generally denser, a little more breadlike and intended to be more nutritive than cupcakes (e.g. breakfast), whereas cupcakes are just small cakes, with or w/o frosting, usually fluffier, lighter and much sweeter (e.g. snack or dessert). I think sometimes the line blurs between a cupcake and a muffin, but at the end of the day, you're the cook, call it whatever you like! ;)
My favourite cupcake recipes come from Sweet Vegan by Emily Mainquist (the lemon buttercream cupcakes are especially fabulous!!!).
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