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What is the perfect cupcake?

What is the perfect cupcake?

The trick to perfect consistently shaped cupcakes is an ice cream scoop. We use a 3 tablespoon scoop which fills the cupcake liners 2/3 full which is the perfect amount of batter for each cupcake. Too little batter (liners 1/2 filled) and the cupcakes won’t rise over the edge of the cupcake liner.

Can I use a muffin pan to make cupcakes?

Is there a difference between cupcake and muffin pans? If you’re wondering if a cupcake pan is the same as a muffin pan, the answer is yes! Though generally called muffin pans, they can be used to bake cupcakes, muffins and even savory items, like egg cups.

Can you put fondant on top of buttercream?

As for buttercream, there are two general camps: meringue based or crusting . My personal preference and the preference of many cake designers is to use meringue-based buttercreams under fondant. Both will work just fine, so if you’re team American buttercream, then go for it!

Which came first muffin or cupcake?

Which came first, cupcake ‘cups’ or muffin pans? The term ‘cupcake’ is first mentioned in E. Leslie’s ‘Receipts’ of 1828. So, what it really comes down to is who invented the muffin pan, or who used cupcake molds first to make quick bread muffins?

How to make an easy Halloween cake?

Halloween slash cake Add some drama to your treat table with our Halloween slash cake.

  • Halloween cupcakes These bite-sized ghoulish beauties are ideal for sharing. Our easy Halloween cupcakes are made with a soft black velvet sponge and the spooky design of your choice.
  • Ghost cake It wouldn’t be Halloween without a few ghosts making an appearance.
  • How to make a gooey brain cupcake for Halloween?

    Finding an ice cream formula that we love and works with or without an ice cream maker,which wasn’t easy.

  • Having the right business partner. Shelly and I are total opposites,but it works in our favor.
  • Identifying our brand voice. We worked with brand design studio Loyal to create our brand aesthetic and voice based on Shelly’s and my personality.
  • How to make a scary Halloween cake?

    Bake 1 box Duncan Hines Devil’s Food Cake in two 9″ round cakes,let cool.

  • Ice one layer of cake with Chocolate Fudge icing.
  • Place 2nd layer on top.
  • Finish icing the entire cake,sides and top with remaining icing.
  • With a rolling pin,crush about 1/2 box of Oreo (or other chocolate cookies).
  • Line the grave yard path with candy corns.
  • How to make a Barbie cake for Halloween?

    Five 8-inch round cakes

  • 8 cups buttercream
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Rotating cake stand,which makes frosting way easier
  • Cake board,which makes moving the cake easy (if you don’t have one,simply cut an 8-inch circle from a piece of cardboard)
  • 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter,or cup
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