Craving something sweet? National Cupcake Day is Monday, Dec. 15, and bakeries across the nation are celebrating with discounts and deals.
Amelia Simmons is credited as the creator of the cupcake, according to Food52. In 1796, she published what is now recognized as the first American cookbook. In it was a recipe that called for sugar, butter, flour, wine, rosewater, nutmeg, cinnamon, currents and emptins (a leavening agent) and called to bake it in small cups.
Nowadays, cupcakes are a ubiquitous versatile treat with all sorts of cake, frosting and filling flavors. Below are five bakeries offering deals for National Cupcake Day this year.
Baked By Melissa
Known for its bite-sized, stuffed mini cupcakes, this New York-based chain will be offering free shipping for orders over $70 in celebration of National Cupcake Day, according to a company representative.
Georgetown Cupcake
This chain based in Washington, D.C., gained popularity through its TLC reality show “DC Cupcakes.” Now, it has shops in cities such as New York City, Boston, Los Angeles and Atlanta, and offers nationwide shipping.
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Use discount code CUPCAKE20 for 20% off any cupcake order placed on its website on Dec. 15, a company spokesperson confirmed.
Kara’s Cupcakes
Buy a dozen regular cupcakes on National Cupcake Day and receive a free mini seasonal chai spice cupcake, according to founder Kara Haspel Lind.
Sprinkles
Often credited with creating the worldwide cupcake craze, Sprinkles is offering the first 25 guests who arrive at any of its bakeries on Dec. 15 a free red velvet cupcake.
Additionally, Sprinkles’ new Dubai chocolate cupcake will launch Dec. 15 and be available for one week only.
For those looking for Sprinkles merch, use code PJxSprinkles15 for 15% off orders of $20 or more at P.J. Salvage for Sprinkles’ sleepwear line.
Wicked Good Cupcakes
This cupcake brand rose to fame after its appearance on Shark Tank. A representative for the brand said Wicked Good Cupcakes will be offering 20% off on select cupcake gifts in honor of National Cupcake Day.
