Whether you’re arranging a wedding, birthday party or decadent dessert for a special dinner or lunch, chances are there’s a cake or two in your planning. However, you should maybe consider a move from the more traditional cake.
With that in mind, it’s a good idea to consider opting for cupcakes to celebrate your special occasion. Let’s show you why.
To Cupcake or Not?
Gone are the days when cupcakes were considered treats for kiddies’ parties. With exquisite flavours and expert piping techniques, cupcakes have become the go-to dessert choice for special occasions. Before you make your final choice for the best cake to opt for, here are a few top reasons to consider a tray or two of cupcakes.
1. Cupcakes are Quick and Easy to Make
Special occasion cakes take a lot of effort to make and often need to be made well in advance. Cupcakes, on the other hand, are quicker and simpler to whip up. Since cupcakes are considerably smaller than traditional round, square or rectangular cakes, it means decorating is considerably easier.
2. It’s Easy to Personalise Cupcakes
Cupcakes can be personalised by using various types of icing to match your theme or décor. Furthermore, you can create printed toppers that can easily be inserted into the cupcakes. Giving your cupcakes a flair that’s unique to you and your function is as simple as adding edible or plastic decorations, in the colour of your choice, to the top of your mini cakes.
3. Simpler to Serve and Eat
Another aspect that makes cupcakes a firm favourite is that they’re much easier to eat than a chunky, frosting-filled piece of cake. Also, there’s no need to arrange a special cutting knife for the occasion! Furthermore, you won’t have to put someone on cake-cutting duty or teach them to cut straight pieces.
Cupcakes are also practical menu items, especially if you don’t have a plate close by. There will be less crumbling, marzipan falling off and icing dripping all over the place.
4. Assortments of Flavours
If you’re after more than one cake flavour, then cupcakes are the best choice. Adding various flavours to your traditional cake may require a considerable amount of extra effort and cost. And you have to make sure the flavours complement each other as a unit. But with cupcakes, you can choose different flavours and colours that will not only complement your décor theme but give your guests a variety to choose from.
5. Easier for Guests to Take Home
Whether it’s a birthday, wedding or simple dinner party you’re having, there will always be guests who prefer to take their cake home. With traditional cakes, this can get messy and may require special containers. For cupcakes, simply opt for small cake boxes (which you can also decorate). It even adds an additional flair to the event.
6. Use Cupcakes as Part of the Décor
If you’ve been searching online for potential cake ideas, then you have undoubtedly seen a few options where cupcakes are used as part of the décor. For instance, a peacock-themed party can have several different coloured cupcakes strategically placed to create an exquisite tail that drapes across the table. Cupcakes can easily be displayed on trays, small boxes or display stands that are part of the décor.
7. Offers Portion Control
Not everyone likes a large piece of cake—especially if you’re opting for a sweet variant that has an even sweeter frosting such as marzipan. This may leave some guests reluctant to even have a small slice. With cupcakes, you’re offering your guests better portion control. Since you can mix and match the flavours, it’s easier to create variants that aren’t overly sweet and guests can pick out their preference.
8. Caters to Various Dietary Requirements
If you or some of your guests prefer gluten-free treats, then cupcakes are the answer! It’s as simple as whipping up two separate batches with the necessary ingredients. Be sure to label each batch on the table to avoid confusion.
9. Less Wastage
When looking for a cake dessert for a more private occasion such as a Valentine’s dinner, a whole cake might be too much. So, instead of wasting food, opt for a few tasty cupcakes that will complement the flavours in your main dish.
10. Adds a Modern Twist
In planning a modern wedding, you may feel that the cake-cutting tradition is somewhat overbearing. An assortment of cupcake trays is the ultimate way to still incorporate a sweet treat without having to stick with tradition.
Final Thoughts
There’s no denying it: cupcakes are a simple but effective way to create the perfect dessert or cake option. Furthermore, they’re perfect for every occasion and can easily be customised to suit your décor theme and personal taste!