National Chocolate Cupcake Day 🧁

Overview

National Chocolate Cupcake Day, observed annually on October 18th, is a delightful occasion dedicated to celebrating the rich, sweet, and comforting treat that is the chocolate cupcake. It's a perfect day for enthusiasts and casual eaters alike to indulge in this classic dessert, whether homemade, from a local bakery, or enjoyed in any form, often adorned with various frostings and toppings.

Origin and story

The term "cup cake" first appeared in print in Amelia Simmons's 1796 cookbook, "American Cookery."

Early cupcakes were often baked in individual pottery cups or ramekins before paper liners became common.

Quick facts

• DateOctober 18
• TypeFood / Dessert
• Great forFoodies, Chocolate lovers, Home bakers

Also on this date

People also viewed

Ways to celebrate

The cupcake predates the word "cupcake" by more than three decades — the first known recipe appeared in 1796, but nobody actually called it a "cup cake" in print until 1828.

Bake a batch

Celebrate by:

• Baking chocolate cupcakes from scratch instead of a boxed mix.
• Trying an old-fashioned frosting style instead of a modern buttercream swirl.

See the surprising early history

Helpful resources:

• What Were Cupcakes Like in the 1700s? (Salon)

Did you know?

The first known cupcake recipe, published in 1796 by Amelia Simmons in America's first cookbook, was literally called "a light cake to bake in small cups" — cakes were baked in individual pottery cups long before muffin tins existed.

Fun facts

• The term "cup cake" first appeared in print in Amelia Simmons's 1796 cookbook, "American Cookery."
• Early cupcakes were often baked in individual pottery cups or ramekins before paper liners became common.
• Eliza Leslie's 1828 cookbook, "Seventy-five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes, and Sweetmeats," is credited with publishing the first specific recipe for "cup cakes."

Sources and attribution

What Were Cupcakes Like in the 1700s? (Salon)

External links may lead to third-party websites.

Continue your streak

Open one more holiday before you go to build daily momentum.

• Yesterday: National Pasta DayQuick context from the day before.
• Tomorrow: National Chocolate Ice Cream DayKeep the streak going with tomorrow's pick.
• Random pick: National Chocolate Milk DayJump to another surprise holiday.
• Popular: National Chocolate Milkshake DayA fan favorite with broad appeal.

Related holidays

• National Chocolate Mint DayExplore another holiday from this category.
• National Chocolate Pecan Pie DayExplore another holiday from this category.
• National Chocolate Pudding DayExplore another holiday from this category.

FAQ

When is National Chocolate Cupcake Day?

It is observed on October 18 each year.

What is National Chocolate Cupcake Day?

National Chocolate Cupcake Day, observed annually on October 18th, is a delightful occasion dedicated to celebrating the rich, sweet, and comforting treat that is the chocolate cupcake. It's a perfect day for enthusiasts and casual eaters alike to indulge in this classic dessert, whether homemade, from a local bakery, or enjoyed in any form, often adorned with various frostings and toppings.

How do people celebrate National Chocolate Cupcake Day?

Bake chocolate cupcakes from scratch and try an old-fashioned frosting style instead of a modern buttercream swirl.

Recently viewed holidays