National Chocolate Cupcake Day

Every year, National Chocolate Cupcake Day is celebrated by all lovers of sweets on October 18. This is an amazing opportunity to bring some fresh and delicious cupcakes to work and give your colleagues a yummy treat. Celebrating this day is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face, as chocolate is known for its ability to cheer people up.

History

The recipe for chocolate muffins first appeared in 1796 in Amelia Simmons’ cookbook American Cookery. The dish got its name because, at that time, small cupcake molds were not yet available, so bakers used mugs as improvised baking tools.

In the mid-2000s, the cupcake trend was reignited by the Manhattan bakery featured in the hit series Sex and the City. Since then, chocolate cupcakes have become popular in cooking competitions, films, and bakeries around the world.

Interesting Facts

• In the Bahamas, fruits, nuts, and raisins are added to cupcake batter, which is then aged in rum for several months, resulting in a strong rum-flavored cupcake.
• The German Christmas cake, known as “stollen,” is baked in a rectangular shape and topped with powdered sugar.
• The record for cupcake-eating is held by Patrick Bertoletti, who ate 6 cupcakes in just 72 seconds.
• The largest cake ever baked was created in East London, South Africa. It contained 13 gallons of water, 1,600 eggs, 330 pounds of flour, 220 pounds of frosting, and 155 pounds of margarine.

How to Take Part

On National Chocolate Cupcake Day, why not try making a new version of chocolate cupcakes? With so many recipes available online, you can experiment with adding liquor, cognac, cherries, white or dark chocolate, and more to create a unique cupcake! Once you’ve made your cupcakes, share them with family, friends, and colleagues. Enjoy!

When is National Chocolate Cupcake Day in 2025?

National Chocolate Cupcake Day is observed on October 18 each year.

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