Frosted Cupcake
A frosted cupcake is a small, individual-sized cake, typically baked in a paper or foil liner, topped with a generous swirl of sweet frosting. The base is usually a vanilla, chocolate, or other flavored cake, while the frosting is most commonly buttercream, cream cheese, or a simple glaze. Originating as a便捷 version of layer cakes, it became a staple of American home baking and party culture in the 20th century.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Frosted cupcakes are high in carbohydrates and fats, with the cake providing refined flour and sugar, and the frosting adding significant sugar and butter or shortening. A standard homemade cupcake with frosting generally contains between 250 to 400 calories per serving, offering minimal protein and few essential vitamins or minerals beyond small amounts of calcium and iron from enriched flour.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 62 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 42 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
Per 1 cupcake (approx. 113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the frosted cupcake is a symbol of celebration and personal indulgence, often customized for birthdays, holidays, and fundraisers. Nutritionally, the high sugar and fat content makes it an energy-dense treat, and its popularity has spawned a modern gourmet cupcake industry focused on elaborate flavors and decorative artistry.
