Converting Cake Recipe To Cupcake Recipe

Decorating By meghanb Updated 30 Mar 2006 , 7:10pm by ncdessertdiva

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meghanb Posted 30 Mar 2006 , 4:04pm
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Is there a set rule for converting a cake recipe for cupcakes? I know the ingredients will stay the same, but does the baking time change?
I have a yellow cake recipe I want to use for cupcakes from the Wilton site, but they have no suggestions for that.
Thanks!

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Kiddiekakes Posted 30 Mar 2006 , 4:10pm
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cupcakes usually bake a bit shorter than regular cakes.I find that 12 cupckaes will bake for about 20 minutes on 350 for me but it depends on your oven.

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tinascakes Posted 30 Mar 2006 , 4:20pm
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I bake mine about 20 - 25 minutes.

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meghanb Posted 30 Mar 2006 , 4:24pm
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Thanks ladies, I will give it a try!

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partsgirl25 Posted 30 Mar 2006 , 6:40pm
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OT, but do yall bake cupcakes at 350 or at 325, like cakes?

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Lisa Posted 30 Mar 2006 , 6:42pm
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Originally Posted by partsgirl25

OT, but do yall bake cupcakes at 350 or at 325, like cakes?




I bake mine at 325. They seem to bake up more level that way. If I'm making muffins though and I want a nice mound on top, I use a higher temp

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fearlessbaker Posted 30 Mar 2006 , 6:43pm
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Are you using a scratch recipe or cake mix? The mixes will tell you on the back of the box. If it's scratch just use the same recipe and do a few test ones first in your oven.

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antonia74 Posted 30 Mar 2006 , 6:43pm
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i bake cupcakes at 320-325 degrees. Not too hot, or they rise in the center a bit too much for me. I like them risen, but flat. Easier to pipe icing swirls onto!

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ncdessertdiva Posted 30 Mar 2006 , 7:10pm
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Also, if you use a cookie scoop to fill your cupcake papers, you will be able to be more consistent on how your cupcakes look . . . rise about the same, etc.
Leslie

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