cupcake
word
/ˈkəpˌkeɪk/
KUHP-kayk
/kˈʌpkeɪk/
KUHP-kayk
Definition
A small, sweet cake baked in a paper or foil cup, usually for one person. Cupcakes are often decorated with icing and sprinkles.
Usage & Nuances
'Cupcake' is usually used for the American-style, individually portioned, decorated mini-cakes. Common collocations: 'chocolate cupcake', 'vanilla cupcake', 'cupcake recipe'. Not the same as 'muffin' (less sweet, often eaten for breakfast).
Spanish: magdalena - cupcakePortuguese (BR): cupcake - bolinhoPortuguese (PT): queque - cupcakeChinese (Simplified): 纸杯蛋糕Chinese (Traditional): 紙杯蛋糕Hindi: कपकेकArabic: كعكة الكوبBengali: কাপকেকRussian: капкейкJapanese: カップケーキVietnamese: bánh cupcakeKorean: 컵케이크Turkish: cupcake - kapkekUrdu: کپ کیکIndonesian: kue cupcake
Example Sentences
I baked a cupcake for your birthday.
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Her bakery is famous for its creative cupcake flavors.
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She loves chocolate cupcakes with sprinkles.
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Each child received a cupcake at the party.
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These lemon cupcakes are so moist and fluffy!
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Can I get a vanilla cupcake to go?
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