How did cupcakes come to be?

Cupcakes are such a amazing thing, and they have been around for a pretty long time. At least from the beginning of the 19th century. Cupcakes have gotten that name because of how they were made, and measured. Not much has changed since they 19th century, because people still enjoy cupcakes like they did in the past, but maybe a little more now. If you didn't know cupcakes are a universal treat, you can try them pretty much anywhere.

http://ezinearticles.com/?History-Of-The-Humble-Cupcake&id=322039http://img.foodnetwork.com/FOOD/2007/02/19/cupcakes_strawberrylimefill_lg.jpg
http://simplecountrycooking.blogspot.com/2008/06/cupcakes.html