How To Get Flat Cupcakes?

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tarabara Posted 29 Oct 2011 , 10:00pm
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I've read a few things about how to get a nice dome on cupcakes...if I want to get flat tops to the cupcakes is there a trick to it? Mine always end up domed and I don't want these cuppies to be too tall. Thanks![/img]

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skeet1zp Posted 29 Oct 2011 , 10:50pm
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Try three tablespoons of batter. That should give you a perfectly flat cupcake. Make sure the tablespoons are not "heaping". Level the batter out a little.

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msulli10 Posted 29 Oct 2011 , 10:57pm
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Try baking at 325 degrees - I think that might help as well.

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Bridgette1129 Posted 29 Oct 2011 , 10:57pm
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Originally Posted by skeet1zp

Try three tablespoons of batter. That should give you a perfectly flat cupcake. Make sure the tablespoons are not "heaping". Level the batter out a little.




I agree. I have a 3 tablespoon ice cream scoop that I use sometimes. It's a little less full so they usually come out pretty flat. I like a taller, more full cupcake so I use my 1/4 cup measure (4 tablespoons).

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SaltCakeCity Posted 29 Oct 2011 , 11:10pm
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I'm with msulli10. For flat cupcakes, I bake 15 degrees lower and a few minutes longer. That usually keeps them very flat. Happy caking!

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Cupcations Posted 29 Oct 2011 , 11:34pm
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Try preheating your oven 325 degrees & bake on middle rack

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tarabara Posted 30 Oct 2011 , 12:23am
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Thanks, guys! The cupcake toppers I made are tall enough that I'm worried my usual cupcakes won't fit on the tiers of the cupcake stand I got when it's all assembled. I appreciate the help!

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lilcakebaker Posted 31 Oct 2011 , 1:53am
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Well, I heard somewhere to make sure all of your stuff is at room temp before you mix it together...it worked for me icon_smile.gif

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