Nordic Ware, a leader in cook and bake-ware, is known for their special shaped cake pans. One of my favorites is the
2 piece giant cupcake pan #82524.
The Nordic Ware over-sized cupcake pan allows you to make a dessert
that will surely make an impression on your guests. Surprise them with
this delightfully designed cake. Made in the USA of cast aluminum, this
pan has a place for both top and bottom to bake at the same time. After
baking, construct the ‘cupcake’ and ice. This may sound complicated, but
Nordic Ware has made creating it easy.
Directions: (Ingredients listed below)
Before starting, test to see if the pan will be
stable on your oven rack. If not, simply slide a cookie sheet
underneath when baking.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour pan (or spray with BAKING
spray, the type that has flour in it already). Set aside.
In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter on medium-high speed until light
and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Reduce the speed and add the eggs and egg
whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
Add the flour mixture along with the milk, beating just until combined,
scraping the bowl often. Beat on medium speed 1 minute; stir in rainbow
sprinkles. Fill each mold about ¾ full with batter, then tap the pan on
countertop to release air bubbles.
Bake 30-35 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool 15
minutes in pan. Invert pan onto cooling rack, remove pan and cool cakes
completely.
Buttercream Frosting:
In a small bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and continue beating until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes more. If desired, stir in 1-2 drops of food coloring. Frost and decorate as desired. *For chocolate frosting, add 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 1 tsp milk to recipe, omitting the food coloring.
Vanilla Cupcake Ingredients:
Printed with permission from Nordic
Ware. Discover more of their line-up here. Nordic Ware pans
make a great holiday gift, or treat yourself and make some spectacular
dishes to serve or bring to gatherings. They are sure to impress!