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skittles2120
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Joined: Sep 27, 2006
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Location: Wisconsin
Birthday: Sep 11
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:02 am |
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The cupcakes I've baked recently have been separating from the wrappers. They aren't all doing it. There is particular flavor that is worse than others but they all do it. Could it have anything to do with humidity?? What I can I do to prevent this or fix it??
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mbh724
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:04 am |
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I have no idea why but why not just take the wrappers off? I think that's nicer anyway. |
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wendysue
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Location: Kansas
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:37 am |
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That's really bizarre. Are you using a different kind of wrapper than you have in the past? I've never had this problem.  That would be frustrating if that wasn't the look you were going for. I usually like to leave the wrappers on if I'm taking them to an event. Makes them easier to hand out or for kids to carry around, but they do look better unwrapped.
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LeanneW
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Joined: Aug 26, 2007
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Location: Tacoma, WA
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:03 pm |
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this happened to me on my last cupcake order, I used the unbleached wrappers so I thought that was why, I can't think of another reason.
I took them out of the wrappers b/c they were crumby and just placed them in a clean one. It didn't look as good as would have liked but it looked better that a greasy liner hanging from teh cupcake.
If you figure out the reason let me know. |
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awolf24
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Location: Michigan
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:20 pm |
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What are you storing them in or are they out on the counter?
I'm asking because I recently made mini-cupcakes - both white and chocolate cake - and I stored them in those disposable lasagna type trays that you crimp the edges over the clear tops and they separated. I think they kept in too much moisture so humidity may be to blame. I usually keep cupcakes in the clear clamshell containers (in the fridge overnight) with no problems. |
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cupcakemkr
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:26 pm |
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this has only happened to me once - it was when I wrapped them & put into freezer before they were cooled all the way.
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kansaslaura
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:40 pm |
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I never allow my cupcakes to cool in the pan. As soon as they come out of the oven I get them on a rack. I think it's the condensation from the steam coming off the hot cupcakes being trapped in the pan that causes the papers to release like that.
I never have a problem with papers releasing, and I freeze most of my cupcakes after they've cooled on the rack.
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yummymummy
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:44 pm |
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For those of you who freeze their cupcakes, how do you do it? I've frozen whole cakes before, but never cupcakes. Also, when you take them out of the freezer and defrost them, do the liners still look nice? |
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melysa
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:59 pm |
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it usually happens to me if i use cheap liners or if i have overbaked. the cakes shrink up and cause them to separate. underbake them by a minute or so and then remove them from the pans after a few minutes. they shouldnt shrink as much. |
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melysa
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:00 pm |
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| yummymummy wrote: | | For those of you who freeze their cupcakes, how do you do it? I've frozen whole cakes before, but never cupcakes. Also, when you take them out of the freezer and defrost them, do the liners still look nice? |
i place them in a cupcake container and cover them (un frosted) in seran wrap, then place the lid tightly on top. i usually dont freeze them for longer than a few days to a week though. i think longer than this and they'd take on a strange freezer taste. |
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cupcakemkr
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:02 pm |
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| yummymummy wrote: | | For those of you who freeze their cupcakes, how do you do it? I've frozen whole cakes before, but never cupcakes. Also, when you take them out of the freezer and defrost them, do the liners still look nice? |
I freeze mine with NO problems - they are soft and moist when defrosted. I take them out of the pan to cool completely and then place onto a cookie/jelly roll sheet pan then wrap the pan in plastic wrap and put into the freezer. |
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yummymummy
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:16 pm |
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Thanks! I'll have to try it sometime.
Cupcakemaker: Where in MA are you? I live almost on the line of CT/MA. ...IF you don't mind saying that is...I'm not an ax murderer...so no worries!  |
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cupcakemkr
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:23 pm |
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I don't know yummymummy....there are a lot of crazies out there...JK
I live in Wilmington, MA - 12 miles north of Boston |
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ANicole
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:36 pm |
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This has happened to me before, and I do think it's from humidity. |
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CakesByLJ
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:51 pm |
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| melysa wrote: | | it usually happens to me if i use cheap liners or if i have overbaked. the cakes shrink up and cause them to separate. underbake them by a minute or so and then remove them from the pans after a few minutes. they shouldnt shrink as much. |
I am with melysa on this one........ cheap liners. Since I changed to Williams-Sonoma and Sur La Table..... no more problems. I am sure there are other good liners, I just happen to try these and they worked great.... |
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