Fairly new here..
I have my friends coming down later this week and was hoping to make some cupcakes. However I have not done this for many years and even then it would been a packet mix from the supermarket (the Dennis the menace or princess type ones).
I did spend a few years working in a bakery and part of my role was decorating the pre made cupcakes so I have no worries regarding piping the frosting on.
My issue is I remember the cupcakes I used to make as a child never had the same presence in terms of height as the premade bases I used to decorate at work. They always used to be a bit short and flat? I’m not sure if I was putting to much mix in etc but any tips to stop this happening would be greatly appreciated!
I’ve seen the silicone cases and they look sturdier than the paper ones I’ve previously used. (I would still line them with paper ones). So my question is would the silicone cases help me avoid short and flat cupcakes?
Or does anyone have any other suggestions? Or recipes they don’t mind sharing?
I’d rather not go out and buy a cake as I think making a cake is a little more thoughtful (plus I have the time and I’m a little bored)
Thanks in advance!