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What is the difference between a cupcake and a muffin?

This morning, I asked my sister and one of our cousins to make a snack for the kids, so that I could do other things. But few minutes after they went into the kitchen, they started arguing about a muffin and a cupcake. One party said they are the same thing, the other said they are not. Is there a difference between a cupcake and a muffin?
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mdonnadesigns | 1 year, 11 months ago
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Yes, cupcakes and muffins are completely different. A cupcake is a sweet treat, made with a very light texture that has the same consistency of a cake. It is usually frosted and decorated as well. A muffin is a bread-like treat, much like zucchini bread, pumpkin bread, etc. These are usually a breakfast-type bread, are rarely frosted, and are supposedly healthier than a cupcake.

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potterarchy | 1 year, 11 months ago
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Cupcake (has icing, and is generally a plain flavor like vanilla or chocolate):
http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/cupcake.jpg

Muffin (has no icing, and generally contains fruit):
http://www.citydeliva.com/ordereze/images/items/IMAGE17.JPG

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amybrowne | 1 year, 10 months ago
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A cupcake and a muffin are completely different in a variety of ways.

The muffin usually has fruit and kind of resembles a break but not totally. I would not say it is like eating a fruity piece of bread. Muffins are usually plain as in one flavor for the most part (vanilla base or fruit base such as pumpkin) but additions include blueberries, cherries, walnuts, crushed bananas or even topped with sesame seeds. These are generally sold individually and are typically bigger than the cupcakes.

The cupcakes are usually topped with a frosting. The frosting is usually decorated with sprinkles or a fancy creation made directly from the icing. They are sold in a dozen or half dozen packages and are typically served at parties of all types.
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