Hey? wanna know why you’re not able to make well-shaped cupcakes?
well, who doesn’t want to get those perfectly well shaped, domed cupcakes, but making cupcakes is not a child’s play, it’s very tricky especially when you want to get the perfect shape, it isn’t that easy, and it mostly happens when you don’t know how to bake your cupcakes correctly. so now you might be wondering so what is it that I’m doing wrong this whole time? how long to bake cupcakes? how to bake correctly and all that stuff so to get the answer read the full post, and you’ll also be able to make perfectly domed cupcakes.
the first thing that affects your cupcake is baking temperature and time.
it is always advised to bake cupcakes at 350 degrees, but still, several factors decide how long you need to bake your cupcakes in the oven.
It mostly depends upon the size of the cupcakes you are making, for example, if you’re making the regular size cupcakes, you can bake cupcakes at 350 for 11-13 minutes.
though it also depends upon the size and number of cupcakes,
so depending upon the area and the numbers of cupcakes you may want to bake it for 14-15 minutes at 350,
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how long to bake mini cupcakes at 350
if you are baking mini cupcakes you should bake them for around 10 to 11 minutes.
how long to bake jumbo cupcakes?
Since jumbo cupcakes are larger compared to normal-sized cupcakes, they’ll take a longer time to bake, i.e, anywhere between 15 to 18 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stop baking at too high temperature
if you’re baking your cupcakes at too high temperature stop doing it, baking your cupcakes at high temperature will burn your cupcakes from the outside also the batter on the inside will be uncooked. and it’ll lead to cupcake troubleshooting.
also baking at a high temperature can make your Cupcakes rise with a pointy top.
like this:
it’s usually advised to keep your oven temperature at 350, though if you feel like your oven is baking them too fast, simply bake them longer, then reduce the heat, and bake cupcakes at 325.
At what time you should check for doneness for cupcakes?
Always check the doneness for cupcakes before 4-5 minutes mentioned in the recipe.
for example, if in a recipe it is announced that, Bake the cupcakes at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, then Check whether your cupcakes are ready or not at 30 minutes.
But How do you know when cupcakes are ready?
The easiest way to tell if a cupcake is ready or not is by inserting a toothpick during baking. If it comes out clean or with just a few dry crumbs attached, then consider your cupcake is done.
or, if you wanna make sure that your cupcakes are baked thoroughly and they’re all the way cooked, just take your cupcake, you’re gonna press down the center, if they puff up and you get a bounce-back then you’ll know the cupcakes are ready
once you’ve done that you’re ready to frost your cupcakes.
and that’s how you know how long to bake your cupcakes.
some extra tips to make perfect domed cupcakes:
Always read the recipe for exact instructions as the batter density may vary.
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 over-browning. Dark pans give your cakes a darker finish when baked.
Try to make cups with non-stick pan spray before baking. so that they won’t stick.
Always place cups on a cookie sheet or sheet pan for level baking and easy removal from the oven.
You may need to add more baking time for some shapes.
To remove cupcakes, turn them upside down and apply gentle pressure to the bottom of the cupcakes while gently peeling the cups away.
conclusion:
how long to bake cupcakes depends upon several factors, like the size of the cupcake, quantity of the cupcakes and at how much temperature you’re baking.
generally, you should bake your cupcakes at 350 for 11-13 min for normal, 10-11 for mini cupcakes, and 15-18 min for jumbo cupcakes.
but don’t completely rely on these numbers, no one can give you the exact timing you’ve to figure out on your own.
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if you need more help, watch this video:
Happy Baking 😄
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