There are 2 easy ways to bake cupcakes, all of which will help you turn out fluffy, crumb-free cakes perfect
for icing and decorating.
If you are baking in a pan with a dark or non-stick surface, you should lower the recommended recipe temperature
by 25°F to avoid overbrowning. Dark pans give your cakes a darker finish when baked at 350°F.
Tools and Ingredients
- Muffin Pan
- Baking Cups
- Silicone Cups
- Cookie Sheet
Steps
With Paper/Foil Cups (in metal muffin pan)
Cups create a pretty fluted surface and allow you to bake without grease or pan spray. They also help keep cupcakes
from drying out. Be sure to spread cups evenly in pan cavities and check that cups are level before filling. When
using foil cups, remove paper liners, if included, before filling and baking; liners are included to help separate
the thin foil cups.
Without Paper/Foil Cups (in metal muffin pan)
Even non-stick pans must be prepared before baking. Prepare pan cavities by spraying with non-stick vegetable
oil pan spray or Wilton Bake Easy!™. Or brush cavities with Wilton Cake Release or coat with vegetable
shortening and flour for perfect release without sticking.
With Silicone Cups
We love these oven-safe flexible cups. It’s easy to see how much fun they are to serve in, with their unique shapes and exciting colors; but you’ll love them for baking too—they release cupcakes with ease and are dishwasher safe. We suggest preparing cups with non-stick pan spray before baking. Always place cups on a cookie sheet or sheet pan for level baking and easy removal from oven. You may need to add more baking time for some shapes. To remove cupcakes, invert cup and apply gentle pressure to the bottom while gently peeling cup away.