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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

“I brought a cupcake — vegan vanilla. Bet it tastes pretty rancid,” Lanier said during closings, brandishing the baked good during an extended metaphor.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2026

When Ivy was warm and dry, her parents brought over a double chocolate cupcake with a candle sticking out of the top and a small wrapped rectangular package.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake

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

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

From Slate May 27, 2026

So the veteran plaintiff’s lawyer from Texas showed them two grocery items: cupcakes and tortillas.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 28, 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

Then I could use food coloring to make the cupcakes tie-dye to match the cereal.

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




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