How to Use Silicone Cupcake and Muffin Cups

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A guide to baking tasty cupcakes in reusable silicone molds
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Silicone cupcake liners are a modern alternative to the paper liners traditionally used to bake cupcakes. Versatile and reusable, silicone cupcake liners are easy to use, clean and store.

Things You Should Know

  • Wash the silicone liners in warm water and dish soap, then dry them. Then, coat them with a thin layer of vegetable oil or non-stick spray.
  • Place the liners in your cupcake tray and scoop your batter inside.
  • Clean your liners in the dishwasher, or wash them by hand with warm water and dish soap. Dry them then stack them on top of each other to store them.
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Preparing the Liners and Oven

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Condition the silicone cupcake liners before their first use.
    Wash them in warm soapy water and rinse them well.
  2. How.com.vn English: Watermark How.com.vn to Bake With Silicone Cupcake Liners
    [1] This method of "seasoning" the liners this way will only be needed for the first few uses.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Preheat the oven according to the directions for the cupcake recipe.
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  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Adjust the oven rack so that it's sitting in the middle of the oven.
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Baking the Cupcakes and Cleaning

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  1. How.com.vn English: Watermark How.com.vn to Bake With Silicone Cupcake Liners
    [3]
    • Place a cookie sheet on an even surface such as a counter top or table.
    • Position the silicone cupcake liners on the cookie sheet. If preferred, slip into the slots of a muffin tray.
    • Fill the silicone cupcake liners. Using a ladle, fill the liners two thirds of the way with the prepared cupcake batter. Some liners come with a marked fill line.
  2. How.com.vn English: Watermark How.com.vn to Bake With Silicone Cupcake Liners
    • Slip the cookie sheet supporting the silicone bakeware into the oven.
    • Check the time. When using silicone liners for the first time, it's important to watch the cupcakes carefully, as baking times may vary slightly from your normal cookware.
    • Test the cupcakes to see if they're done by inserting a toothpick or skewer into a cupcake that located in the center of the cookie sheet. The cupcakes are done baking when the toothpick comes out clean.[4]
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Remove the cupcakes from the oven.
    Use an oven mitt to hold the cookie sheet as you take it out of the oven.
    • Be careful. Silicone bakeware cools quickly, but it will be very hot when you first remove it.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Turn out the cupcakes immediately.
    Once cooled, ice, serve, and enjoy your cupcakes.
  5. How.com.vn English: Watermark How.com.vn to Bake With Silicone Cupcake Liners
    [5] Load the liners into the dishwasher or wash by hand with warm, soapy water. Given that the silicone bakeware is made of a flexible material, you can turn the silicone bakeware inside out to easily clean the crevices.
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    How many times can these be used?
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    They can be used over and over again. As long as you properly care for them, they should last a while.
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    If I have triangle or heart shaped molds, will they come out the right shape?
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    Yes. Your cupcakes will come out whatever shape your mold is, although the domes might still be somewhat circular. If your silicone molds are a large sheet, as opposed to individual cups, then simply place the entire mold on a flat baking sheet.
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    What is the highest temperature a silicone liner can stand?
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    This will depend on the manufacturer's instructions. Many will be made to withstand the highest temperature an oven will go (usually 500ºF) but you do need to be aware of what the manufacturer recommends, as some can only withstand to around 430ºF.
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      • Think outside the mold. Silicone bakeware can safely go from one extreme temperature to the other, so think about using your liners for making frozen treats in addition to baking cupcakes.
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      Warnings

      • Do not use knives or sharp objects on your silicone cupcake liners.
      • Check the instructions on any silicone liners you purchase for temperature range.
      • Never place the silicone liners on direct heat, such as stove tops or hot plates; they'll melt.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Cupcake batter
      • Silicone cupcake liners
      • Metal cookie sheet
      • Ladle
      • Oven mitts
      • Toothpick
      • Vegetable oil or non-stick spray

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      To bake with silicone cupcake liners, start by washing them in warm soapy water to condition them. Next, coat the liners with a thin layer of vegetable oil or non-stick spray. Then, preheat the oven and mix the cupcake batter according to the recipe directions. Finally, position the liners on the cookie sheet, fill them two thirds of the way with the batter, and bake the cupcakes as you normally would for the time indicated by the recipe. For tips on properly cleaning silicone cupcake liners, read on!

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