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National Chocolate Cupcake Day 2023: Date, History, Activities

National Chocolate Cupcake Day is observed annually on October 18; on this day, office break rooms are filled with a special kind of pleasure that only chocolate cupcakes can bring (thanks Jan). Chocolate cupcakes originated in the 1796 cookbook American Cookery and have since become a global phenomenon and confectionary staple. So let’s appreciate all that chocolate cupcakes have to offer and the pleasure they bring to everyone who enjoys them.

The background of National Chocolate Cupcake Day

In the first cookbook ever written by an American, chocolate cupcakes made their first written appearance. This American was Amelia Simmons, whose 1796 book, American Cookery, featured novel, individual-sized pastries and was titled simply American Cookery. However, these delectable treats were not dubbed cupcakes until another cookbook coined the term in 1828. Prior to the widespread availability of muffin tins, people baked cupcakes in whatever small vessels they could locate, including ceramic cups, ramekins, and vases. What began as a novel American concept has since become a worldwide confectionery favourite.

The cupcake craze may have peaked in the mid-2000s, with a famous New York City bakery appearing in the Sex and the City film, but chocolate cupcakes are a staple at the overwhelming majority of office birthday and holiday parties. Whether you’re dozing off during the Great British Bake-Off or attempting to impress your friends, chocolate cupcakes have so joyfully woven themselves into our lives that they deserve a holiday.

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National Chocolate Cupcake Day Activities

Create handcrafted chocolate cupcakes

Spend some time in the kitchen baking homemade chocolate cupcakes (try not to devour the delectable batter before placing them in the oven). There are more chocolate cupcake recipes on the internet than anyone could ever attempt, but you must begin somewhere.

Visit a local patisserie

If you live near a famous cupcake shop, such as Sprinkles or Buttercup Bake Shop, today is a wonderful time to visit. Nevertheless, National Chocolate Cupcake Day is also a wonderful opportunity to support local businesses. Visit a nearby patisserie and sample the finest chocolate cupcakes they have to offer.

Watch a cooking programme

Once you’ve settled into your couch with a cupcake in hand, switch on The Great British Bake-Off, Cupcake Wars, DC Cupcakes, or Cake Boss to honour the bakers who work so hard to bring perfectly-crafted cupcakes to market.