It is good to know that you are a cupcake lover, of course that is the reason you are reading this blog! Right? During the last few years, cupcakes have gone far from being expensive to getting immense popularity as well. This easy-to make tasty treat has given children’s parties a trendy touch of desserts that is been loved by the whole world.
Today these small crazy pieces of cupcakes are a big deal. Their demands are not only limited in children’s parties now a days, but people of all ages love to have the delicious bites of this sweet cakes. Keeping this trend in mind cake shops is also making huge money by selling Fathers’ Day cupcakes, valentine cupcakes, Women’s Day cupcakes and all! The reason behind the recent popularity of cupcakes is simple- they are inexpensive and a few bites of luxury! I am going to explore 5 top cupcake flavours and the reason behind their popularity.
1. Vanilla
Array of health benefits of vanilla oil: Fights inflammation, works as an antidepressant and contains high levels of antioxidants — preventing the growth of cancer cells.
This flavour has exotic origins. Harvesting the precious vanilla beans is no easy feat, but its flavour is hugely popular with various sweet treats like candies and pastries. So there is no mystery why vanilla cupcakes are so popular. These flavoured cupcakes have thick layer of creamy white frosting and are included in the list of almost every cake and pastry shop.
2. Banana
The curvy yellow fruits are high in potassium and pectin, a form of fiber and can also be a good way to get magnesium and vitamins C, B6. Bananas are high in antioxidants.
Banana bread-this name comes with something comfort and nostalgic feeling. Cupcakes with vanilla flavours taste a lot like the banana breads, and become a perfect breakfast choice. This star flavour in a cupcake has almost ever-ending demand in you. Banana frosting is always on demand with the raspberry, strawberry and other berry-flavoured frostings.
3. Chocolate
Dark chocolate comprises of a wide range of organic compounds that are biologically active and works as antioxidants. Some of these compounds are polyphenols, flavanols, catechins and several others.
Let us face it! Chocolates are everyone’s favourites, and there is no wonder to accept the fact that chocolate compounds indulge pleasure feelings in the human minds! The finest reason of chocolates cakes to become so popular because of the winning combinations: chocolate on vanilla and chocolate on chocolate!
4. Carrot
Carrot is known to provide a host of health benefits to people. These include reduction in cholesterol level, mitigating the risks of heart attacks, preventing certain types of cancers, improvement in eye sight, limiting the effects of premature aging, strengthening the immune system, improvement in digestive system, increase cardiovascular health, detoxification, and an overall boost to oral health.
Since the middle ages, carrots have remained the favourites in the European sweet treats. The sugary thing in the carrots makes it different from the other vegetables. Even if you do not like carrots, you will like the carrot cupcakes! The miniature presence of carrot cakes with cream cheese-based frosting is sure to rock any celebration. This flavour has brought the immense popularity to cupcakes along with the taste of extravagance without having the temptation of having the entire cake!
5. Red velvet
Considering that a healthy meal generally consists of 300 to 600 calories, used to boost strength and increase vitamins & minerals endurance and counter the effects of stress.
Red velvet cupcakes are the big treat in a tiny form. Red velvet cakes are costly, so having a bite of red velvet cupcakes you can have the tour in a cost-effective manner! This variety is fairly decadent and easier for the wallet too. Last but not the least, red velvet Fathers Day cakes and cupcakes do not really differ, accept its small size!