Mmmm - It's National Cupcake Day, cupcake!

While many people are busy baking cookies for theholidays, December 15 is all about cupcakes. It’s National Cupcake Day in the U.S.A! While its origins are unknown, Americans have been gobbling up these sweet treats since the 19th century.

Just how popular are cupcakes? Besides National Cupcake Day, which is celebrated today and/or in August, there is also a National Chocolate Cupcake Day too!

Now you really can have your (cup)cake and eat it too! And speaking of cupcakes, check out these 35 Gourmet Cupcake Recipes.