Carol, thank you so much! threw the extra cuppies in with 22 minutes left and all went over very well. Anonymous, Gotta love Hobby Lobby. You don't want to use a mix that is too dense, select something (boxed or scratch) that will bake up fluffy and light. than you needed but I wanted to make sure you got the instructions you needed. Once you place the cake on the new platter remove the spatula first and allow the cake to rest/stick to the platter. Touch up with more shortening and flour if any shiny spots remain or use baking cups as an alternative. Use gel or paste food coloring to obtain the brightest shade. some really nice recipes i may try (those lemon poppy seed muffins!). She also holds a celebrant certificate from the Celebrant Foundation and Institute. You can either bake the bottom for 10 or 15 minutes before adding the top to the oven, or bake both parts at a lower temperature and extend the baking time. Make an instant centerpiece for a party, a novelty cake for a bake sale or a special treat for your favorite cupcake lover. With one edge stuck to the platter you should be able to remove the cake lifter without too much effort/nudging. It is fun and low pressure and makes you bake a lot of recipes you wouldn't otherwise try. WOULD THIS WORK FOR A FIRST BIRTHDAY GIRL TO TEAR INTO IT. Find a hollow food safe, heat proof metal tube, wrap it in aluminum foil (keep the top section uncovered), and insert it into the center of the cupcake pan. If you use a cake lifter try leaving an inch (or so) of the cake unsupported by the lifter. You could also try to convert the cupcake pan into a bundt pan. Thanks, S loves J! A giant cupcake is a fun alternative to a traditional cake. Since the bottom part of the pan holds more batter, it will take longer to bake. The bottom resembles an ordinary round cake pan, except that it is ridged to resemble the marks left by a paper cupcake baking liner. I just saw that the directions I gave you are for the Jumbo cupcakes. i got one tooo x x my boyfriend bought it for me and sent it to ireland to me x got to say im a big fan of hobby lobby too. Once I moved it to the new plate I just pulled the spatulas out. What kind of cake? I have a cake lifter, but even then, I would have to somehow nudge the cake to get on the lifter and then again push the cake onto the platter.-Lorraine-, Hi Lorraine, I used two large spatulas to move the cake, one on either side. Again, thank you for replying. The bottom part of the "cupcake" takes longer than that top because it takes more batter. This recipe advises that you pour 4 1/2 cups of batter into the top section and the remainder into the bottom. i tried to make one earlier but the centre did not cook properly but the outside was nearly burnt! I used Betty Crocker French Vanilla. HTH. :) I do have Pampered Chef's mega lifter (http://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=33206). wow, you did a great job! I am going to try to attempt to make a cake in the next few weeks, just getting my supplies together. This is such a fun cake to make, I'm sure you will have a blast making yours. Happy I could help. Sprinkle flour into pan and shake to cover all surfaces.Turn pan over and tap to remove excess flour. When you purchase a digital subscription to Cake Central Magazine, you will get an instant and automatic download of the most recent issue. tenleysmommy The top has a round base which narrows to a point to resemble the top of a frosted cupcake. hth. So I cooked the bottom layer and then poured the top layer and cooked it. by Good luck! How did you get your buttercream icing white, Hi Anonymous,I used a White Chocolate Almond Buttercream icing. Directions for an Egg-Shaped Cake for Margaret Morris has a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in creative writing from the University of Pittsburgh. I didn't use it the first couple of times, but I will from now on. Secure it somehow so that it doesn't fall over into the batter. Carol. Prepare the pan by generously greasing the inside cups with solid vegetable shortening using a pastry brush or spraying with vegetable pan spray. Are you looking for the one giant cupcake or the multiple "mini" giant cupcakes? I was looking for the single giant cupcake,but thanks TyeRiley.Allee how do you put the nail in,like does it go up with the nail part at the bottom or the nail part at the top?I made it this morning,never got any reply notices,I baked at 350 and greased and floured.It came out well a little more done around the outside than I would like.Thanks again. The thought just never occurred to me. Rosie. Then i found your post about Hobby Lobby and their 40% coupon (which I use frequently)!! Add the cupcake top and frost it in a bright primary color. I baked at 325 degrees for 55 minutes (electric convection oven). Make a number decoration that signifies the child's age. Grease and flour both parts of the cupcake pan or use a non-stick spray with flour. Just a normal crusting butter cream. Be sure to cover all of the indented areas to ensure that the cake will release easily. any suggestions, its for new years as well? I don't remember exactly, but I'm sure they came from Hobby Lobby. A friends 13 year-old daughter asked me to bake her birthday cake. Support that edge with a big spatula. Yaywhat didn't I think of that-THANKS! Cut it out and set it on the top of the cupcake, gently pushing the bottom of the number into the cake. HTH. It takes a while to get it done. Let me know how it goes.Carol, hi i used a three egg mix for the top and 4 egg for the base, just finished baking and they have both cooked through but the top was a little burnt, going to leave it though as managed to get most of it off and decorating it later anyway! A cake nail is used in larger cakes to help the center bake evenly with the sides. I have been looking through your website and its amazing! This might help the center cook evenly. The Wilton giant cupcake pan is made of cast aluminum and has two parts, one for the bottom of the cupcake and the other for the top. You can find a recipe for a chocolate pound cake for this pan on the Wilton site (see the Resources section). Just something that I had experienced. For muffins, prepare the pan by lightly greasing only the bottom of cups or use baking cups.Fill each cup 1/2 - 2/3 full of batter. However, the 29.95 price went up to 42.95 with (even the slowest) delivery and tax-OUCH! Yummy. One 2-layer cake mix yields about 12 jumbo cupcakes.Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20-22 minutes or until they test done according to recipe directions.It's probably more info. Like I said, I've never tried this but it sounds like it would work. One thing that I did have to do though, was to cook one layer at a time. Makes a big difference. I did put the pan in the oven with the bottom of the cake towards the back of the oven and the top towards the door. I do grease the pan alot with homemade cake release and bake it at 325 for about 40 minutes. I used a flower nail in the middle of the bottom part of the cupcake to help distribute the heat. Be sure to trim the bottom part of the cupcake to make sure it's level before you set the cupcake top on it. Nothing special. I just baked the Wilton Giant cupcake last night, and it turned out great. Hope this helps. Decorating :) thankyou for your advice i may get a cake nail for next time i make one. Copyright 2022 Leaf Group Ltd., all rights reserved. It is a group that bakes once a week a recipe from a specific cook book. Updated 9 Jul 2008 , 1:48pm Here is a link to the recipe:http://cakecentral.com/recipes/7237/white-chocolate-almond-buttercream-frosting, how long did you bake the cake for and at which temperature. Hope to see your there, and have a fun New Years.CarolAmazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Wilton-2105-5038-Giant-Cupcake-Pan/product-reviews/B000UPRAXA/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1Tuesdays with Dorie: http://tuesdayswithdorie.wordpress.com/. Frost the bottom in white, making sure that the ridges are completely covered. Just keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't get too done. Trace the number onto poster board using a stencil, or draw it freehand. that is awesome. At the time I made this cake I was buying most of my supplies from them.Carol, Hi, How did you handle moving the cake from the gold cake box to the platter? I started to order this for my 19 yr old "baking" daughter for Christmas from Sky Mall after seeing it on a recent flight. Sorry if you were looking for the directions for the Giant Cupcake pan. Their suggestion was to bake in two runs: bake just the bottom section and once the pan cools bake the top section.If you love baking, think about joining the "Tuesdays with Dorie" blog group. Wow, why didn't I think of that! Something else you can try is a "cake nail". Seem to work better and not overcooking the top. I know you did this so long ago, but what did you use to make the dots, and where'd you get the leaf and flower cut outs? I made this cake for my daughter's 13th Hawaiian themed birthday party. I didn't recall the actual instructions, but I just cooked it as the instructions for the batter called for. This cake can be decorated for any occasion, but it's especially nice for a child's birthday. According to Scribd.com, you should bake cakes in this pan for 60 to 70 minutes at 325 degrees Fahrenheit. // Leaf Group Lifestyle, How to Convert a Pan Cake to a Bundt Cake. Since the giant cupcake is in two parts, you'll need to assemble it like an ordinary layer cake by putting some frosting between the two pieces. Morris writes for various websites and private clients. This time I made two boxes of mix and filled the bottom with 3 1/2 cups and the top with 3 cups and made cuppies with the extra. 7 Fondant Comparison - Choco-Pan, Duff, Elite, Fondarific, Pettinice, Satin Ice, Wilton. By I just bought the wilton giant cupcake pans this week so these directions are straight off of the packaging. 2004 - 2022 Cake Central Media Corp. All Rights Reserved. I think I baked it for 35 minutes or so. We just finished one book and are about to start another (Baking with Julia). I live n the UK and am 16 years old, i love baking and the tin was a christmas present given to me :), Ella, I'm glad your cake turned out well. Amazon has a lot of reviews on the cupcake pan and a few people mentioned the problem with the bottom and top sections not needing the same amount of baking time. If you can find one that long. I did the one huge cupcake yesterday and I only used the spray w/flour in it and only bake @ 325. After baking, cool the cake in the pan on a cooling rack for 15 minutes, then turn the cake out of the pan and let it sit on the rack until it's completely cold. It's instantly recognizable, and you can customize it for birthdays or holidays. pinkbeesugar, I need to know how long to bake it and if it needs to be greased?Thanks in advance,Stephanie.