I know some of you are thinking, "I really want to try some of those cupcakes, but there are no birthdays coming up soon, so what kind of occasion is good for cupcakes?" You're not alone. People ask these things all the time. There was a study.
So, first, there's the obvious: birthdays.
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| Chocolate cupcake topped with vanilla buttercream and marshmallow fondant |
And cupcakes aren't just for kid birthday parties, there are plenty of yummy grown up options, too: perfect for your spouse or your co-worker or your boss.
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| Salted caramel filled chocolate cupcake with whipped buttercream and caramel drizzle |
Other obvious occasions are bridal showers and weddings.
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| Chocolate ganache-filled chocolate cupcakes with whipped buttercream and sugar pearls |
Here's where it gets fun, though. There are many unconventional opportunities to celebrate with cupcakes:
Returning home from military service
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| Caramel-filled chocolate cupcakes with three-toned vanilla buttercream |
Becoming Canadian! Canada Day! Valentine's Day!
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| Chocolate cupcakes with vanilla whipped buttercream & sugar sprinkles |
"New job in the oil sands" or "Home from Fort Mac"!
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| Vanilla oreo cupcakes topped with stabilized whipped cream, oreo cookie & crumbs |
Staff parties. Potlucks. Graduations.
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| Chocolate chip cookie dough-filled chocolate cupcakes topped with whipped buttercream |
Christmas parties. Halloween parties.
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| Gingerbread cupcakes topped with whipped vanilla buttercream & gingerbread boy |
Now that we've got the party started with unconventional cupcake occasions, what's your occasion? Who needs a special occasion for this beauty?
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| Caramel filled chocolate cupcake topped with salted caramel Swiss meringue buttercream & Snickers |
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