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"Makes sense" seems to have two meanings: that someone understands something or that something is logically sound. How did this phrase enter the english language? What are its origins? It looks like
The formal and traditional answer is makes, because the subject is the singular noun phrase receiving homemade cupcakes. In actual speech, and even sometimes in writing, many people say make, under the influence of the more recent plural noun cupcakes. I would recommend saying makes, but be prepared to hear make.
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"Makes" is the third-person singular simple present tense of "make", so if a singular thing makes you mad, it repeatedly does so, or does so on an ongoing basis.
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Thank you! That makes sense. I must have heard people use it incorrectly so much that the correct way sounds strange. I will use your suggested sentence as well. I appreciate your help!