Cupcakes and Muffins
Cupcakes | Muffins |
Cupcakes are miniature cakes. | Muffins are miniature breads. |
Cupcakes are usually not eaten/served warm. | Muffins are usually eaten /served hot or warm and can also be served cold. |
Cupcakes are usually decorated with frosting and icing. | Muffins do not have icing or frosting. |
Muffins do not have icing or frosting.Cupcakes are always sweet. In fact, sweeter than muffins. | Muffins can be sweet and savory. |
The crumbs of cupcakes are finer. | The crumbs of muffins are coarse. |
Below is the method of making cupcakes: 1. Cream butter and sugar. 2. Add eggs gradually. 3. Add dry ingredients and mix. | Below is the method of making muffins: 1. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl. 2. Mix wet ingredients in one bowl. 3. Pour wet ingredients onto dry ingredients. |