π° While Marie Antoinette's allegedly famous words have been disputed, it
is a universal truth that cakes - and especially cupcakes! - are a sensory
feast.
π° Cupcakes are over 200 years old! They were first invented in 1796 by
Amelia Simmons.
π° The term cupcake was first used by Eliza Leslie in 1828 in her
cookbook Receipts for Pastry, Cakes, and Sweetmeats.