What is the cupcake also known as?

The cupcake is also known as a fairy cake in the UK and some other parts of the world.

Here are some other names, although they are less common:

* Cup cake (the original name, reflecting its baking method)

* 123 cake (because the recipe often uses 1 cup of butter, 2 cups of sugar, and 3 cups of flour)

* Patty cake

* Muffin (although this is technically a different type of baked good)

It's important to note that while "fairy cake" is a common synonym in the UK, it doesn't mean the same thing everywhere. In the US, "fairy cake" can refer to a small cake that is often decorated with frosting and sprinkles, similar to a cupcake.