Besides being (possibly) National Cupcake Day, March 3rd was also the first day that the District of Columbia allowed and licensed gay marriages. The usually quiet D.C. marriage bureau was swamped with couples that have waited for years to be able to legally tie the knot as well as crowds of well-wishers.

Now, how to celebrate this momentous occasion…what about cupcakes?  David Catania, the D.C. Councilmember who authored the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009 had just that idea. It appears that he was was so delighted by the results of his legislation that in celebration of its enactment he passed out boxes of cupcakes to the first 200 couple (of any orientation) to get their marriage license at the the Carl Moultrie Courthouse (500 Indiana Ave. N.W., D.C.).  Catania distributed vanilla and chocolate Hello Cupcakes as part of a joint celebratory gesture on the part of the Councilmember and the cupcakery.

Ok, I have to say it: that is just the sweetest thing I’ve heard all week :)

Via Twirlit.com

It appears there’s some confusion as to exactly when we have a holiday to celebrate our favorite frosted treat. According to All Things Cupcake and the National Food Holidays calendar, National Cupcake Day is on December 15th. But according to the Baltimore Sun, Buzzy Bloggers, the Showbiz Gossips Blog and Twirlit, National Cupcake Day was on March 3rd. It looks like the March 3rd movement started on Twirlit when writer Amanda Pendolino declares March 3rd National Cupcake Day “according to…well, my stomach”.

But who’s to gainsay Amanda Pendolino’s stomach?  Isn’t that (and your tastebuds, of course!) the ultimate judge when it comes to all things cupcake?  Also, 365 days is a long time. I think there’s room enough in a year for two National Cupcake Days. Don’t you?

The Great A'Tuin

Fans of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld will recognize the giant space turtle that carries the fictional flat realm and it’s supporting quadruplet of elephants through space.  What we didn’t know was that underneath the turtle was a delicious cosmic cupcake.  Thanks to Kelly’s Cakes and the Space Cupcake Throwdown for this incredible piece of dessert sculpture.

Need a little brushing up on your cupcake knowledge. Here are a few articles that will just do that … now don’t worry there won’t be a test after wards.

Cupcake – Wikipedia.com

Food Timeline

History of the Humble Cupcake

What is your favorite Cupcake Fact?

Mine is that they are called Fairy Cakes in the UK! love it.

Chocolate Cupcakes on a Stick with Caramel filling $6.00

6 adorable chocolate cupcakes on a stick, filled with caramel!

Each cupcake pop come wrapped in it’s own bag with coordinating ribbon.

These are great for birthday parties, weddings or any occasion!

For a larger order, different colors or no filling, please send the seller a message!

Available at Katy’s Tiny Kitchen.

Check out their facebook page to for more information, and a chance to be entered in a giveaway.

Last August Cake Journal had a series of posts on Cupcake Decorating as part of a “How To” section. I thought these tips might be helpful for anyone struggling with their cupcakes. In part one, her favorite tool of the trade are discussed.  Part two moves on to the author’s personal favorite cupcake recipes.  For step three, you learn how to create buttercream domes and fondant circles.  Finally part four teaches you how to swirl!  If you have additional tips or advice, please share!

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

sweet treat print – cupcakes $99

I was looking through one of my most favorite catalogs, baby & child – Restoration Hardware, and came across this super cute cupcake art.

Then I saw this adorable felt cupcake mobile that happens to be sold out! :(

And this felt cupcake box set that also is sold out!

One of my best cupcake hunter friends just came back from Walmart with this wonderful Easter cupcake find.  These “eggs” are just adorable and only $5 for 16! 

Thanks Christine!

We received this photo and email from ATC Reader Stacie…

I found a new cupcake product this week and I thought I would share it with you because it is the newest addition to my cupcake obsession. Post just released a new cereal “Cupcake Pebbles”. Being a huge fan of Fruity Pebbles & Cupcakes…this was like a dream come true. I was practically doing cartwheels in the aisle when I spotted it! I was hoping I wasn’t setting myself up for disappointment. After pouring myself a bowl, I quickly discovered that not only is it SUPER yummy,but it also comes with 4 cupcake recipes and cupcake party tips! I hope it’s not one of those products that gets discontinued right away because I love it!

Love your site & thanks for continuing to feed our cupcake obsession! ~Stacie

Thank you for sharing this with us! I can not wait to try it! :)

We received these photos and this email from ATC Reader Jessica…

Hi!
I am a huge colts fan and am pretty sad we didn’t win =( I do, however, want to submit the cupcakes that I made for our super bowl party.

I just love your blog =)

Thanks, Jessica

Thank you for sharing your Colts Cupcakes with us! They are very cool!

And the winner is…  Monica!
Congratulations! Please email us at [email protected] or go to Dazzle and Chunk’s site and email them directly.  Thanks to all who entered and commented on her wonderful items. Special thanks to Dazzle and Chunk for sponsoring this giveaway!

NPR recently featured an article titled: Move Over, Cupcake: Make Way For The Macaroon.  The article claims that each decade tends to have a definitive sweet and that the cupcake’s time is up.  According to the article, our beloved cupcakes will soon be replaced by macaroons.  Do you agree, are macaroons the new cupcake?