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cupcake

[kuhp-keyk] / ˈkʌpˌkeɪk /




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Mary Herron, 21, who is leaving a boutique cupcake shop with two friends, has noticed a difference in attitudes amongst her contemporaries.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

His obsession with late-night television is almost endearing, like a child who bursts into tears on their birthday because someone smooshed a cupcake into their cheek.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

“Freeze in ice cube trays or silicone cupcake trays, bag, and label. You will never buy bouillon again.”

From Salon May 30, 2026

But now, the iconic cupcake brand is no longer.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 11, 2026

There was only one month left of summer and my internship, and I’d been so absorbed in thinking about Marcus that I hadn’t even come up with my own cupcake recipe yet.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

Getting the color and appearance right for the icing on cupcakes alone required a nearly thirtyfold increase in natural ingredients.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

Messi and Co. have come to America and now they’re about to feast on cupcakes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

Café do Capa sells capybara-shaped fried foods, capybara-themed cupcakes, capybara gifts.

From Slate May 27, 2026

She said they recreated the feeling of a department store with balloons and a table laid out with goodie bags, sweets, toys and cupcakes.

From BBC Jan. 22, 2026

Mom had given Ariana one of my cereal cupcakes to try, and she loved them so much, she made it the special flavor for the month of October.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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