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Muffins are a lot bigger than cupcakes and on cupcakes the icing seems to be hard and smooth! :)

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The distinction between American style muffins and cupcakes can be hazy. The product called "muffins" in the U.S. might be called "tea cakes" in Great Britain. Technically, muffins are made with the same batter as quick breads with as little as 2 Tbs. sugar, while cupcakes are made with the batter used to make cake, with a full cup of sugar for a similar quantity. Also, muffins are NOT topped with frosting or icing, whereas cupcakes usually are.

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The difference between a muffin and a cupcake is that a cupcake has frosting.

Cupcakes are generally lighter in texture. Muffins are more likely to include chunks of fruit.

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Cupcakes are generally sweeter and have frosting. Muffins you can eat for breakfast and are usually a healthier choice

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