Techniques
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Preparing The Pan
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
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.
