Sweet tooth's ultimate reward

 
By Sara Ganus
Published: October 2, 2007

The cupcake.

Its moist, decadent center and rich, sugary frosting are enough to make any sweet tooth's mouth water while conjuring up childhood memories of mom baking in the kitchen.

First baked in the early 1800s, these miniature cakes have hardly changed — main ingredients still require sugar, butter, eggs and flour. But two centuries later, cupcakes are more popular than ever.

Not only have they become a...


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