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muffin is an
American English name for a type of
quick bread that is baked in small portions. Many forms are somewhat like small
cakes or
cupcakes in shape, although they usually are not as sweet as cupcakes and generally lack frosting. They may be filled with sweet fillings, such as
chocolate,
toffee,
lemons or
blueberries. Savory varieties, such as
cornbread muffins or
cheese muffins or sometimes just plain muffins, also exist. They generally fit in the palm of an adult hand, and are intended to be consumed by an individual in a single sitting.