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Purpose
Cupcakes are revolutionary because of the amount of time it saved in the kitchen. The first cakes were very different from what we eat today; they were more bread-like and sweetened with honey. Today, one cup of butter, two cups of sugar, three cups of flour, four eggs, one cup of milk, and one spoonful of soda are the foundation to cupcakes and are even more diverse and creative. Clearly, cupcakes today have expanded to a wide variety of ingredients, measurements, shapes, and decorations. Cupcakes were convenient because they cooked much quicker than larger cakes. When baking was down in hearth ovens, it would take a long time to bake a cake, and the final product would often be burned. Traditionally cupcakes, were consumed by kids at parties as an easy easy way to distribute an even amount of the dessert for everyone. It is quite common and fashionable to order cupcakes for professional events or take them as gifts at social events. More and more cupcake businesses are popping up every day and keen to make their cupcakes stand out from the crowd, people have experimented with weird and wonderful fillings, flavours and even designs made for larger cakes.

Storing Cupcakes
Keep baked cupcakes from drying out overnight. Whether storing frosted or unfrosted cupcakes, wrap them tightly to keep them safe from become stale too quickly. This allows for preparation the day before a party and still serve them while they are fresh and moist. Special air-tight cake container for storing cupcakes to keep them fresh and moist. Keep cupcakes away from light, heat and humidity. Store cupcakes in a dry, cool area away from light bulbs and sunlight. Cool freshly baked cupcakes completely before wrapping and storing them. Wrap unfrosted cupcakes tightly in plastic wrap, or place them in zip-top plastic bags. Store the cupcakes at room temperature for up to one or two days before frosting and eating. Freeze frosted cupcakes uncovered for an hour, and then remove them from the freezer and stick a toothpick in the top of each cupcake. Place the cupcakes on a plate and cover the plate with with wax paper, which will not stick to the frosting thanks to the toothpicks. Store the cupcakes at room temperature for one or two days. Store cupcakes at room temperature enclosed in an air-tight cake container or set them on a plate with a large overturned mixing bowl covering the entire plate.

Cupcakes and Children
Cooking time is a way to get kids and teenagers involved in the kitchen. According to Tiffany Roger, involving kids in the kitchen is a way to teach children a variety of life skills, but for food allergic children, involvement in the kitchen contributes with parts of their mental and emotional development. They feel responsible, because you are trusting them with an important family task. In turn, this makes them behave more responsibly and gives them general knowledge of kitchen utensils. Baking cupcakes allows them to collaborate ideas] and put them to use therefore feel a sense of [[accomplishment. Although cupcakes can be as simple as chocolate and vanilla, the process of baking brings forth the interest in the kitchen which can also lead to baking over treats or even hot meals.

Reference List
http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodcakes.html#cupcakes

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/10/AR2006121001008.html

http://thisladyloves.wordpress.com/2012/08/17/why-are-cupcakes-so-popular/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/512968-how-to-keep-cupcakes-moist-for-the-next-day/

www.allergycookie.com/8-reasons-why-kids-with-food-allergies-should-be-involved-in-the-kitchen/