People don't have the time to make cupcake batter from scratch.Why not use cake mix?It tastes the same and lasts less time.This article will show you how to bake cupcakes.It will give you ideas on how to make them better.
Step 1: You should preheat your oven to 350F.
If you are going to be using baking pans, lower the temperature to 325F (162.78C).
Step 2: The cake mix needs to be prepared according to the instructions on the box.
Additional wet ingredients include water, oil, and an egg.Use your whisk or spatula to remove the sides of the bowl.The batter will be able to come out more even.You want to "fold" the batter every now and then to give it a smooth batter.The amount of water, oil, and eggs you need depends on the brand of cake mix you are using.If you misplace the box, you should try to find the instructions on the company website.The plan is to use about 1 cup of water, 2 cups of oil, and 3 eggs.
Step 3: Prepare a cupcake pan.
You can either bake the batter in the cupcake wells or place cupcake liners in them.The liners will make it easier to clean up, and they will also make the cupcakes look better.The cupcake pan can be regular, mini, or jumbo.If you want to fill the wells with batter directly, you will need to wipe them down with a paper towel soaked in vegetable or canola oil.
Step 4: The wells should be filled two-thirds to three-fourths of the way with batter.
Don't fill the cupcake wells.As it bakes, the batter will rise.A large spoon or ice cream scooper is a quick and easy way to fill the cupcake wells.24 to 30 cupcakes can be made with a box of cake mix.It will make more mini-sized cupcakes, but not as many jumbo ones.If you have leftover batter, cover it and chill it.Let the pan cool for 15 minutes before filling it with the rest of the batter.You may need to bake this new batches longer.
Step 5: The cupcakes should be baked in the pan size.
If necessary, bake the cupcakes longer after the lowest-baking time listed.Check the cupcakes after 8 minutes if you have a convection oven.If a toothpick pokes into the center, you can tell when they are done.When touched on the top, well-done cupcakes will "spring" back.The cupcakes will take 15 to 20 minutes to bake.The cupcakes will take 10 to 15 minutes to bake.The cupcakes need 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 6: Let the cupcakes cool down.
The cupcakes should be in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes.After that, pop them out and let them cool down.It will take about an hour for them to be cool.
Step 7: The cupcakes need to be cool.
If they are not completely cool, any icing you put on will turn to mush.
Step 8: For quick and easy decorating, use pre-made frosting.
When you open the tub, stir the frosting with a fork or whisk.It will be softer and fluffier as a result of this.The top of the cupcakes should be dipped into the frosting.As you pull the cupcake back out, give it a slight twist.If you want to make your frosting colored, add a few drops of liquid food coloring and stir with a fork or whisk.To make the cupcakes more interesting, dip them in a bowl filled with chopped walnuts, colored sugar, or sprinkles.You can mix and match the frosting.White frosting can be used on chocolate cupcakes.
Step 9: A rich treat can be made with homemade buttercream frosting.
Beat 3 cups of confectioner's/icing sugar and 1/3 cup of softened butter in an electric mixer until you get a smooth consistency.Add in 112 cups of milk.Continue to stir until the frosting is smooth.Add a little more milk if it is too thick.Add more sugar if it is too thin.Food coloring can be used to make colored buttercream.You can use a spatula to spread the buttercream, or an icing bag to pipe it on.
Step 10: For a more delicate treat, make some glacé icing.
Add 1012 ounces of confectioner's/icing sugar to a bowl.When you get a smooth, thick texture, stir in 2 to 3 quarts of boiling water.Allow it to set over the cupcakes.To make colored icing, add 2 to 3 drops of liquid food coloring.To make the icing taste different, use orange juice or lemon juice instead of water.Adding cocoa powder to the icing sugar will give you a hint of chocolaty flavor.There is a burst of color if you add some sprinkles or a Maraschino cherry.
Step 11: Try the chocolate-hazelnut spread.
Put a tub of chocolate-hazelnut spread on top of each cupcake.It's great on cupcakes made from yellow cake mixes.
Step 12: Add some things.
The topping on cupcakes can make them look really colorful.A Maraschino cherry is a classic topping for white icing.Sugar strands are great for swirled on buttercream frosting.Perfect for spring or girlish cupcakes, flower-shaped sugar/candy are dainty.Chocolate frosting can be made with chopped walnuts.
Step 13: The upcoming holiday, season, or event should be matched with the frosting color and decorations.
You can use green icing if it is near Saint Patrick's Day.You can add some green sprinkles with white frosting.If the cupcakes are for a baby shower, use pink and blue frosting.White icing and flower-shaped sprinkles are good if it is around spring.Try using blue icing and snowflake-shaped sprinkles during the winter.
Step 14: The cupcake liners can be used to match the cupcakes.
Try to find liners with hearts on them.The lines can be pink or red.If your cupcakes have a Halloween theme, consider using matching liners.You can also use black and orange ones.If the cupcakes are for a birthday party, look for liners that say "Happy Birthday" or have balloons and streamers printed on them.You can use liners that match the colors of the party.If it is around spring, use liners with flowers on them.It is possible to use liners with snowflakes on them.
Step 15: Try different cake mixes.
There are more varieties than just white cake mix.Red-velvet can be used with cream cheese frosting.It works great with chocolate frosting.Birthday or Funfetti cake mixes are a basic white or yellow cake with sprinkles.
Step 16: Add some food coloring to the cake mix.
Before pouring the food coloring into the cupcake wells, you should stir the batter.The cupcakes will be brighter/darker if you use more than one color.Liquid food coloring will be less intense than gel, paste or paste.Match the color to the holiday.If it is February, you can make cupcakes that are red or pink.You can make them green for Saint Patrick's Day if it is March.
Step 17: There is fun to be had with a plain white or yellow cake mix.
Add about 14 cup (55 grams) of sprinkles to the batter after you have stirred it.The cupcake wells have batter in them.The sprinkles may bleed a little into the cupcake.If you want you can use more sprinkles.
Step 18: White and chocolate cake mixes can be used to make a cupcake.
To fill the cupcake wells two-thirds to three-fourths of the way, you need to prepare the two cake mixes separately.Before popping the pan into the oven, give the batters one or two quick stirs with a toothpick.
Step 19: For moist and fluffy cupcakes, add a packet of instant pudding.
You should use the same pudding flavor as the cake mix.If you are using lemon cake mix, you should use lemon pudding.Before you stir in the wet ingredients, add the pudding to the cake mix.Add some instant coffee if you are adding chocolate pudding.The chocolate flavor will be intensified by this.
Step 20: The cupcakes will be fluffier if you add an extra egg.
The box tells you to add 1 more egg than you do.Stir the batter for 3 more minutes after it is blended.