Animal-lovers with a knack for baking are invited to whip up a batch of cupcakes in preparation for Canada's fourth annual National Cupcake Day in support of SPCAs and humane societies across the country.
The fundraising event takes place on Feb. 29, but participants who register before Jan. 31 and raise $50 will be automatically entered to win a KitchenAid stand mixer - a tool that may come in handy when mixing up cupcake batter or frosting.
Those who would like to take part are invited to register for free at nationalcupcakeday. ca and select their charity of choice. The next step is to plan a National Cupcake Day party at home, work or school and promote the party online. On Feb. 29 (or any day in January or February, for that matter), bakers will serve up their cupcake creations in exchange for donations.
Last year's event raised nearly $150,000 in B.C. alone.
