Baking the perfect cupcake

Choose quality cases

• Choose good quality cupcake cases
• Place the cases into a sturdy muffin tin (this conducts the heat evenly and helps keep the cupcakes in a good shape)

Preheat your oven

Don't have your oven too hot - baking at a slightly lower temperature ensures an even rise and a nice flat top (much easier for decorating).  I bake my cupcakes at 155 degrees C 

Prepare your cake mixture (batter)

See the cupcakes recipe card for lots of ideas including gluten free.  You can also use the recipe for a Classic Victoria sponge - or any of our recipe cards (lemon, chocolate, maderia, carrot etc).  The 6 inch round quantity on any of our recipe cards will make approx. 12 cupcakes.

Place the mixture in the cases

Use an ice-cream scoop to get an equal quantity in each case.  Quick, easy and less mess :) 

Bake your cupcakes

The exact baking time will depend on your oven and the recipe you have used.  My cupcakes take 28 - 33 minutes.

The cupcakes should have risen nicely, be golden brown and if you press lightly in the centre the cake should spring back.  If it leaves an indent - bake for another few minutes.