Cupcake History Infographic
Many a day do I hear phrases like:
- “I am so surprised people like cupcakes.”
- “Who started this cupcake trend, anyway?”
- “Cupcakes are dead.”
…and of course many more.
I am continually surprised that so many people think cupcakes are just a trend, when in fact cupcakes have been around for such a long time.
I honestly believe that if a bakery or cupcakery has a wonderful, quality product, their cupcakes and their shops will continue to be open and serve many sweet-toothed customers.
Check out this infographic about the history of cupcakes. It dates back to 1796. Pretty cool. And it has some very interesting facts about the cupcake business. Here in Utah I continue to see lots of growth–most significantly in established cupcake shops opening up second and third locations.
Enjoy!
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Cupcake Trends: Chandeliers in Cupcake Shops
Ever since I started this blog I’ve noticed that many, okay…most…cupcake shops have some sort of chandelier in their store. Have you noticed? I mean, why not? You have to have some sort of lighting and a way to make your shop your own…why not use a chandelier?
Take a peek at some cool chandeliers and cupcake shop decor in Utah’s cupcake bakeries.
VaNIElla Squared cupcake in front of a pretty chandelier at The Sweet Tooth Fairy in Provo, Utah.
Here’s what the chandelier looks like in focus.
It was love at first sight for me when it came to these unique chandeliers inside Flour Girls and Dough Boys bakery in American Fork, Utah.
Here’s another shot!
P.S. I just LOVE the colors in here!
Here’s a pretty in pink decorated chandelier in So Cupcake (SLC, Utah).
Okay, these little glittered birds on the chandeliers at Mrs. Baker’s Pastry Shop (SLC, Utah) are cool. If you haven’t been inside Mrs. Backer’s yet, it’s a Utah-must! It’s so cute, cluttered with pretties and wonderful!
Here’s a closeup of a birdie.
You can’t see this chandelier very well inside of Dear Lizzie (Highland, Utah) but it’s there.
I’m not quite sure what Babycakes Utah looks like currently. But this is where I used to eat cupcakes when they had their bistro and cupcakery inside of Primrose Retreat. I think this area may now be a reception center. Either way, there is a chandelier.
Next time you pass through or stay in Saint George, Utah please PLEASE visit Twenty Five Main Cafe and Cake Parlor. I went there a few months ago and just loved it! (Dude, I need to give you guys my review…I’m so late on this!) I love the inside of their cafe and bakery!
Here’s a closer look at their chandeliers:
Mini’s Cupcakes in Salt Lake City (Utah’s first cupcakery) has some dang cool chandeliers. Take a look.
I think this one is on their recent extension they call the Retro Cafe. LOVE IT!
Alright, that’s all I have for now. I’ll keep searching my photos! If you know of any other cupcake bakeries in Utah that have chandeliers and I’ve left them out, let me know in the comments section!
Happy Monday!
P.S. Remember it’s the Utah Food Blogger’s Bake Sale this Saturday! I’ll be posting more about the sale midweek! Until then, check out all the details here!
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About
hi. my name is becky.
i love utah and i love cupcakes.
it really is just that simple.
this blog is a place where utah and cupcakes come together.
i scope out all the latest cupcake news in utah. visit utah cupcakeries. review cupcake bakeries and cupcake-related items. i post cupcake recipes and ideas from other utah cupcake enthusiasts. i also travel to eat cupcakes and tell you about my adventures.
i hope you will join me in this journey. i can’t tell you how much i love to support local, how much i love eating quality cupcakes, meeting fun and interesting bakery owners and seeing their stores succeed and um…having fun!
cupcakes are here to stay! they are a tradition and not a trend!
join our flickr group, email me the latest on your cupcake baking and cupcake seeking adventures…we are bound to have a great time.
I also blog at Project Domestication — where you can see my personal baking adventures!
-becky
***For more about my story and love of cupcakes, read my guest blog post on Cupcakes Take The Cake!***
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