Forms for cupcakes: what are and how to choose them?

Cooking cupcakes fills the house with a pleasant aroma and serves as an excellent occasion to pamper family members and guests. Using forms is mandatory in this process. It depends on the quality of the dishes how easy and pleasant the baking process will go.

Cupcake baking dishes are distinguished by their special size and embossed sides. Removing cupcakes should be easy, so non-stick properties are very important. Even single-use muffin baking dishes can easily be separated from baking.

The most popular are metal, silicone and paper forms. Ceramic products can be found far from all manufacturers. They are quite fragile and require special care. Popular forms of baking utensils are as follows.

• Aluminum. Great for making muffins and muffins. They warm up quickly, so the dish is well baked. There are non-stick coatings, which allows you to cook with great comfort. Forms can take the form of a solid leaf or “tulip”.

• Stainless steel. The most popular material. Usually they have a non-stick coating, so do not use metal accessories in combination with them. Dark steel iron forms heat up faster than light steel counterparts.

• Silicone A relatively new invention, a fairly popular material in the manufacture of molds for muffins. The big advantage is that the dish does not stick at all. To extract beautiful cupcakes is much easier than using analogues from other materials. Forms can be whole or separate.

• Paper. Also called "capsules", and they are disposable. Products may have different wall densities. Thin muffin molds are made of parchment and embedded in metal molds. If the walls are thick, then you can simply arrange the products on a baking sheet and fill them with dough.

The range of baking utensils is diverse. Muffins and muffins can be prepared in the forms presented below.

• "Miracle". In the center of the product is a round recess. Thanks to this design, the cake is evenly baked in the oven. The sides are wavy, due to which the dough takes the desired form. Ideal for making heavy dough. Products are always large in size. Particularly popular models with a removable bottom, which allow you to cook not only cupcakes, but also other pastries.

• Rectangular This model is designed for making large cupcakes. It is made of silicone or metal.

• Portioned. The mini form is intended for one small cupcake. They are sold in sets and, when used, are set on a baking sheet.

• Curly. Models can be any size, both small and large. They are made of cast aluminum in the form of cars, animals, cartoon characters.

• Recessed Molds. On a sheet that looks like a baking sheet, there are recesses for small cupcakes. As a standard, the product is intended for the preparation of 2, 4, 6 or 12 cupcakes at once.

Many brands delight customers with quality cupcake tins. Consider the most popular options.

• Tupperware. The Royal model made of silicone is especially popular. It is rectangular and is designed to make one large cake. The silicone is tight, so baking preserves the appearance. Cupcakes look festive thanks to the wavy walls. Before use, you can simply sprinkle with water, do not need to be coated with oil.

• Natura. Environmentally friendly and safe models made of 100% recycled aluminum. High-quality non-stick coating makes it easy to remove finished baked goods from the product. Can be cooked with minimal oil.

• Tefal. Metal and silicone models for baking cupcakes involve the preparation of one large dish or a portion of small ones. It is convenient to use thanks to non-stick properties.

• Calve Especially popular is the model CL-4585 for 12 cupcakes. The steel product warms up evenly and bakes the dough well. Silicone handles do not heat up, making use more comfortable. Non-stick coating does not tolerate rough mechanical impact.

High-quality forms make cupcakes not only tasty, but also beautiful. It depends on the properties of the dishes how well the dough is baked and whether it sticks to the walls. It is worth considering the following nuances.

• For a large family it is better to take one large model or a sheet with 12 sections for small dishes.
• Aluminum products warm up quickly, however, heavy dough may result in poor baking in the middle. It is better to take small forms from the same material.
• Silicone products will not cause trouble if the material is really high quality. Choose products from reputable manufacturers to use safe utensils.
• For gas oven forms from any material can be used. But metal forms are better for an electric stove. Dishes in silicone take longer to cook.
• When using a metal mold without non-stick coating You will have to purchase disposable capsules of thin paper. Otherwise, the products will become stuck and stick.

Baking a delicious and beautiful cupcake in a qualitative form is quite simple. Use a silicone product like this:

• slightly moisten the walls and bottom with water, you can spray from the spray gun;
• if the form is used for the first time, then it is worth generously lubricating it with oil and let the material soak;
• place the silicone product on a baking sheet or baking sheet;
• fill with dough, not slightly adding to the edge;
• bake the amount of time indicated in the recipe;
• to extract the cake, just flip and turn the form inside out.

When using models with a non-stick coating, it is quite simple to pour the dough into a clean product and bake until cooked. After cooking, you need to wait a bit for cooling and just turn the dishes over. If using a conventional metal model, pre-lubricate it with oil. You can use paper capsules.

• Put tight molds on a baking sheet. When using capsules made of thin parchment, it is worth installing them in sections made of metal.
• Fill capsules with 2/3 dough.
• Bake according to the recipe. After use, the capsule should be discarded.

An overview of the various forms for cupcakes see below.