December 15

National Cupcake Day

Celebrate National Cupcake Day with delicious, sweet treats! From classic flavors to unique creations, you'll find something for everyone's taste buds!

Yearly Date
December 15
Type
Day

Introduction

Get ready to celebrate National Cupcake Day on December 15th! This day has been celebrated since the early 2000s, and it was created to honor all things cupcake-related. Cupcakes have been around for centuries, but they've become increasingly popular in recent years. From classic chocolate and vanilla cupcakes to modern flavors like red velvet and s'mores, there's something for everyone when it comes to this delicious treat!

National Cupcake Day Timeline

1796
First Recorded Cupcake Recipe
The first recorded recipe of a cupcake was written in American Cookery by Amelia Simmons.
1828
Term 'Cupcake' Coined
The term 'cupcake' was first used in Eliza Leslie's cookbook Seventy-five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes, and Sweetmeats.
1900s
Cupcake Commercial Production
Hostess began mass producing cupcakes, introducing them to the wider market and popularizing them.
1950s
Cupcake Popularity Grows
With advent of cake mixes and frosting, making cupcakes became even easier, further increasing their popularity.
2000s
Gourmet Cupcake Trend
In the early 2000s, cupcakes became trendy in gourmet bakeries, with fun flavors and fancy decorations.
December 15, 2000s
First National Cupcake Day
Celebrated since the early 2000s, National Cupcake Day was created to honor all things cupcake-related on December 15th.

How to Celebrate National Cupcake Day

1

Bake cupcakes

Have fun experimenting with cupcake recipes. Try out different flavors and decorations to make your cupcakes unique.

2

Decorate cupcakes

Try using fondant or buttercream to create fun shapes and decorations for your cupcakes. You can even get creative and use candy, sprinkles, and other edible items to make cupcake masterpieces.

3

Host a cupcake party

Invite your friends over to celebrate National Cupcake Day with you. Have everyone bring their favorite cupcakes and decorations and have a fun baking party.

4

Try cupcake pairings

Pair different flavors of cupcakes with wines, beers, or cocktails for an interesting twist on the classic sweet treat. You’ll be surprised at how well different flavors can complement each other.

5

Visit a local bakery

Take a trip to a local bakery or specialty store to find out what delicious treats they have in store for National Cupcake Day.

Why We Love National Cupcake Day

A

Cupcakes are delicious

It's hard to deny the appeal of cupcakes. They are small, sweet and come in a variety of flavours and icings. Whether you prefer classic vanilla, luscious chocolate or zesty lemon - there is a cupcake flavour for everyone!

B

Cupcakes make great gifts

Everyone loves receiving homemade baked goods as gifts, so why not give cupcakes? You can personalize them for any occasion with colourful icing and decorations, or simply enjoy them yourself. Either way, you're sure to make someone special smile!

C

Cupcakes are easy to make

Not only are cupcakes delicious, but they are surprisingly simple to make. With just a few ingredients and some creative decorating skills, you can whip up a batch of custom cupcakes in no time! So go ahead and give it a try - we promise you won't regret it!

National Cupcake Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Dec 15
Friday
2024
Dec 15
Sunday
2025
Dec 15
Monday
2026
Dec 15
Tuesday
2027
Dec 15
Wednesday