Cupcake is like a cake in a cup and is prepared in the same intricate way as a cake, muffins however can be mixed like your comfort food.
Cupcakes are only sweet whereas muffins can be sweet and savoury.
Cupcakes are gooey, moist and soft while muffins can be crispy on the outside or have lots of ingredients to get a grainy or chewy texture.
Cupcakes are usually decorated with icing and frosting whereas muffins don’t have any frosting.