Any tricks from the pros on getting the batter into the pan or paper cup quickly? I've tried a spoon a measuring cup and a freezer bag all are ok but still messy and slower than dumping in one pan to make a cake.
Wish I knew....I always just use a spoon!
Maybe some kind of squeeze bottle would work...but you might have to make the opening bigger.
I haven't done many cupcakes but how about an X large ice cream spoon the one that squeezes the batter out.
I use the large Pampered Chef scoop. The one like waterfallsoygurl posted. I use the medium one for cookies and I'm getting a small one to do smaller cookies or truffles with. I love them! I bet you can find a cheaper version, but for the thicker cookie dough, I broke 2 plastic ones and finally forked over the money for the PC and don't regret it!
Kelly
I don't know how--or why--I ever did cupcakes without the type of scoop portioner pictured above--thank you Alton Brown
I just started using it last fall after seeing him use it on a show and I love the way it gives me very uniform cupcakes without any mess at all. It's also great if you happen to have a very thick batter--like brownie cupcakes--because you can drop it into the cupcake paper and it spreads out nice & evenly.
You can buy a smallish white plastic one at Michael's in the Wilton aisle--just drop 2 or 3 scoops into the cupcake paper--or get an entire graduated set at at Bed Bath N'Beyond, Linens N'Things, Marshalls, etc.--don't forget your coupons!
Enjoy!
Rae
I broke my small one doing truffles this Christmas.....the mixture was too thick for it! they are wonderful gadgets to have around though, that is for sure!
Thanks for all the ideas. I already have the cookie scoop. I'll try it next time. I knew you all wouldn't let me down.
I put a tip 4B on the big coupler on a 14" or 16" bag...load 'er up and squirt away!
Fast, effiecient, though not a perfectly precise measurement as I'm just eyeballing it.
I just use a plastic bowl with a built-in spout. Very low-tech.
Great idea. ; )
I use a 50 mL coffee scoop and a rubber spatula to get all the batter out. I had the scoop and I don't drink coffee so I was not about to go out and buy a ice scoop.
I bought a funnel cake "kit" I got at Big Lots and it came with a nice stylish blue pouring thingamajiggy. Perfect if the batter isn't too thick.
I have seen funnels that have a level in them that opens and closes the hole in the bottom....that would work
I always just use an ice-cream scoop too. Works excellently for the kids to portion cupcake batter too.
Alton RULES!!
I have a batter dispenser that I ordered online and it works great. I use it for pancakes too.
I wish I could remember where I ordered it from, but maybe try an online search for batter dispenser.
(It looks a lot like a flour sifter)
you should be able to find the batter dispenser at your local resturant supply store. Hope you find what you want to use. I use the ice cream scoop.
I use the ice cream scoops that waterfallsoygurl posted. I have a small one and a large one. I the different sizes for everything from cupcakes, cookies, pancakes, mini cupcakes...whatever I want uniform.
I use a 50 mL coffee scoop and a rubber spatula to get all the batter out. I had the scoop and I don't drink coffee so I was not about to go out and buy a ice scoop.
Haha, now Princeypoo, with the amount of cookies you are getting into, spring for that icecream scoopy with the slidey ejector thing, will you? Here in Canada they run about $17, like the one in the picture, they come in about three sizes, I really like the one that is 1 1/2 inches in diameter for regular cookies. Usually they run about 1 inch, 1.5 inches and 2 inches. There is a much larger version too. Not only do they make good uniform cookies and cupcakes, but they are great for cakeballs, uniform meatballs, truffles all sorts of things like fruit, oh yeah and icecream, haha. They save a lot of time and effort too. Can't tell you how much time they shaved off my cookies and best of all they end up uniform in size with so little effort!
Hugs Ma
I know a lot of "pros" use those spring loaded scoops. You know, the metal ones, that come in all different sizes.... great for cupcakes, drop cookies... well pretty much anything that has to be portioned out quickly and evenly. Oh, here's a pic:
Now I use those for cookies, but never thought of for cupcakes! What a great idea!!! Do you know what size scoop to use for regular cupcake pans? (I think I have a 1 oz and 2 oz)
I use a 50 mL coffee scoop and a rubber spatula to get all the batter out. I had the scoop and I don't drink coffee so I was not about to go out and buy a ice scoop.
Haha, now Princeypoo, with the amount of cookies you are getting into, spring for that icecream scoopy with the slidey ejector thing, will you? Here in Canada they run about $17, like the one in the picture, they come in about three sizes, I really like the one that is 1 1/2 inches in diameter for regular cookies. Usually they run about 1 inch, 1.5 inches and 2 inches. There is a much larger version too. Not only do they make good uniform cookies and cupcakes, but they are great for cakeballs, uniform meatballs, truffles all sorts of things like fruit, oh yeah and icecream, haha. They save a lot of time and effort too. Can't tell you how much time they shaved off my cookies and best of all they end up uniform in size with so little effort!
Hugs Ma
LMAO... I should point out my coffee scoop is not the cheap plastic thing that comes in the coffee can. My ex bought it at a gourmet food place. It's stainless steel and I don't drink coffee so I use it for my cupcakes. I Am not gonna spring for an ice cream scoop LOL...
Yah know what They say, "If it aint broken, don't fix it!!!!" My scoop aint broken. LOL... It took me a while trying to figure out what you meant in private about my scoop. It's not a cheapo thingie LOL.... And yes my cupcakes are all uniform and with the rubber spatula I can scrape the inside and the outside if i want to... So there
I use a ladle that has a pouring spout. It works for me.
Ahh, but is it "Two scoops, two scoops in one", haha! Can you do your cookies and your cupcakes with it, haha!
Sorry kiddo, I am just trying to get Cake_Princess going!
Hugs Squirrelly
no unfortunatley I can't do cookies, just cupcakes and pancakes and... that's about it.
no unfortunatley I can't do cookies, just cupcakes and pancakes and... that's about it.
Haha, I would like one of those especially for pancakes. I just hate the drips!
Hugs Squirrelly
loriemoms-
Sorry, but I have no idea which size is right for standard cupcakes. I don't acctually use those scoops (I rarely make cupcakes or cookies, lol) but I've heard that most catering companies use them to partion out just about everything (info thanks to Alton Brown!) and they come in TONS of sizes. Some are labled according to how many scoops in a quart or somthing.... others are labled according to oz. tbs. or diameter.
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