cupcake
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈkəpˌkeɪk// UK //kˈʌpkeɪk// cup·cake
n. a small cake for one person that is baked in a cup-shaped paper or metal container. It usually has sweet icing on top.
n. a small, individual-sized cake baked in a cup-shaped mould, typically topped with frosting or other decorations.
She baked a dozen chocolate cupcakes for the party.
The bakery window was filled with colorful cupcakes topped with vanilla buttercream and sprinkles.
While traditional cakes require slicing and serving, the cupcake offers a convenient, pre-portioned alternative that has become a staple of modern celebratory gatherings.
From cup + cake.
Usage
Commonly used in both singular and plural forms; often functions as the head of a noun phrase describing flavors.