Difference Between Muffin and Cupcakes

Cupcakes are often iced or frosted, whereas muffins tend to have no topping, or a simple crumb topping. Cupcakes usually have a head or top no larger than the body of the cupcake; muffins are often encouraged to overflow their baking cup, so that their top is larger in diameter, giving them somewhat of a mushroom shape.

1. What is the difference of cupcakes and muffins?
2. Why muffins are better than cupcakes?
3. Is a cupcake a muffin or a cake?
4. What's the difference between a chocolate muffin and a chocolate cupcake?
5. Which is healthier cupcakes or muffins?
6. Can I use cupcake liners for muffins?
7. Is a cupcake without frosting a muffin?
8. Are muffins healthy?
9. What makes a cupcake Fluffy?
10. What came first muffin or cupcake?
11. Is there a difference between a muffin pan and a cupcake pan?
12. What makes a good muffin?

What is the difference of cupcakes and muffins?

Cupcake recipes generally have more sugar and fat (butter, oil, or dairy) than muffins and may include ingredients like whipped eggs or even mayo for texture. And yes, cupcakes almost always include frosting. Muffins, on the other hand, are typically mixed with the muffin method no matter their flavor.

Why muffins are better than cupcakes?

While most muffins aren't as healthful as we naively assume, they're still generally better for us than cupcakes. Muffins are more likely to use wholesome ingredients such as whole wheat, oat, or nut flour. There are also more gluten, soy, dairy, and egg-free options readily available when it comes to muffins.

Is a cupcake a muffin or a cake?

Cupcakes are basically miniature cakes. So cake flour is used, which results in lighter and softer texture. And mostly butter is used and cupcakes are 100% sweet. But muffins can be either sweet or savory.

What's the difference between a chocolate muffin and a chocolate cupcake?

Cupcakes are usually sweeter, lighter, and fluffier, while muffins are usually more savory and denser. Also, muffins usually have a puffy "top" which is often crunchier than the rest of the body.

Which is healthier cupcakes or muffins?

The amount of butter and sugar is higher in cupcakes than in muffins. The mixing process and the consistency of the batter differentiates cupcakes and muffins. ... Muffins are often believed to be the healthier option, which is why it is acceptable to eat them for breakfast. But muffins are not always the healthier option.

Can I use cupcake liners for muffins?

You will see some liners labeled specifically for cupcakes or muffins but the two are interchangeable. Make sure you buy the correct size muffin liners for your pans. Most muffin and cupcake liners are affordable and a pack can be used on more than one batch of cupcakes.

Is a cupcake without frosting a muffin?

There is no frosting on the muffin. A cupcake is a cake you can eat in one bite, and it's always topped with frosting. All cupcakes are sweet, and they never have a filling, as the batter is already sweet enough to do the trick. ... If the answer is yes, you have a cupcake; if the answer is no, you have a muffin.

Are muffins healthy?

While many store bought muffins carry a hefty amount of calories — typically around 400 or more each, you can easily fit them into a healthy eating plan. With a little planning and a good recipe, muffins can also bring together highly nutritious ingredients like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.

What makes a cupcake Fluffy?

"Baking fluffy, moist cupcakes is all about creating air bubbles in your batter that expand in the oven," she says. "If you over-mix your batter, you collapse those bubbles and end up with a brick-like cake." To avoid this, always mix on a low speed, stopping just as all ingredients blend.

What came first muffin or cupcake?

Quick bread muffins really need to be baked in molds because they are made with a batter rather than a dough. Which came first, cupcake 'cups' or muffin pans? The term 'cupcake' is first mentioned in E. Leslie's 'Receipts' of 1828.

Is there a difference between a muffin pan and a cupcake pan?

Is There a Difference Between a Cupcake Pan and a Muffin Pan? Muffin pans and cupcake pans are exactly the same. However, in yet another difference between cupcakes and muffins, cupcakes always use liners and muffins are often baked without liners.

What makes a good muffin?

10 tips for perfect muffins

1. Mix wet and dry separately. To prevent the mix from being overworked, first mix the wet ingredients together in one bowl and mix the dry ingredients in another. ...
2. Don't over stir. ...
3. Add your flavours last. ...
4. Line the pan. ...
5. Use an ice cream scoop. ...
6. Don't overfill. ...
7. Add a flavourful sprinkle. ...
8. Fill up the pan.