Silicone Floral CuPampered Chefake Pan

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses experiences and opinions regarding the silicone floral cupcake pan, including its versatility for various recipes and challenges encountered during baking. Participants share their thoughts on the pan's design and functionality, as well as alternative uses beyond traditional cupcakes.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses excitement about the pan after seeing it featured but seeks input on its effectiveness and alternative recipes.
  • Several users mention using the pan for non-dessert items like ice for drinks, jello, and mashed potato casserole.
  • Another participant shares their experience of making decorative butter pats for holidays and parties.
  • One participant notes dissatisfaction with the pan due to the dome shape of cupcakes, which complicates presentation.
  • Another participant suggests using pound cake to reduce the dome effect, sharing a favorite caramel cake recipe.
  • Several users discuss various creative uses for the pan, including making rice krispie treats and chocolate lollipops.
  • One participant mentions a technique of turning the pan upside down on a cooling rack to flatten the bottoms of the cakes, while another shares that this method did not work well for them.
  • Multiple participants express interest in sharing and obtaining recipes for the dishes made with the pan.
  • One participant shares a positive experience making brownies in the pan, while another expresses disappointment with the mini molten cakes they tried.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the effectiveness of the pan, particularly concerning the dome shape of baked goods. Some participants find creative solutions to this issue, while others remain dissatisfied with the results.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and creative uses for the silicone floral cupcake pan, highlighting its versatility in baking and cooking. The discussion reflects a range of opinions and experiences without implying any official guidance.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants and community members interested in exploring various uses for the silicone floral cupcake pan and sharing recipe ideas may find this discussion beneficial.

tabnat80
tabnat80
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I was thinking about buying the silicone floral cupcake pan since I saw the new season's best. The molten mini cakes on the front look sooo good. Anyways, I was just wondering if anyone had any input on these and what you thought about them. Also, do you know of any recipes besides desserts that you can use these for?
 
Ice for punch bowls or pitchers
jello
I make an instant mashed potato casserole & put them in it.
rice krispy treats
 
pretty butter pats for holidays and parties.

Trish in Texas
Independent Consultant
 
I thought I was going to love this pan, but I'm not a huge fan of this one. Because, when you make cup-cakes they rise and have a dome shaped top.....which in the case of the floral pan the top is supposed to be the bottom. Well, unless you cut the hump off - your cup-cakes look like a bunch of floral weebles. Another reason I didn't like cutting off the hump was because then the little cakes stick to whatever platter you put them on (if you use a doily, then they stick to that too).
 
Using a pound cake instead of regular cake helps with that, Linda. I LOVE the caramel cake recipe from the fall. mmm....
 
chefann said:
Using a pound cake instead of regular cake helps with that, Linda. I LOVE the caramel cake recipe from the fall. mmm....
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I tested soooooo many batters with this. Yes, the denser (is that a word?) batters didn't have as big a hump, but they still didn't sit flat w/o cutting the bottom off. One thing I didn't test in all my research was baking them in a regular oven. I used my convection oven which I think makes things rise higher. I agve the pan back to my director and then thought about that part. So, maybe I should try this again?
 
Anything to eat some more "test" cupcakes, right?
:D
 
Teresa Lynn said:
Ice for punch bowls or pitchers
jello
I make an instant mashed potato casserole & put them in it.
rice krispy treats
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I love the idea of doing rice krispies in there! Can you share the recipe for the mashed potato casserole?

I used this pan to make reese cups for mothers day. Theywere GOOD - the recipe is in the files here I believe. :)
 
I thought you were supposed to turn them upside down on the cooling rack (while still in the pan) so that their bottom would re-flatten while they cool. Has anyone tried this?

--Jenny L
 
jlevernier said:
I thought you were supposed to turn them upside down on the cooling rack (while still in the pan) so that their bottom would re-flatten while they cool. Has anyone tried this?

--Jenny L
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Yep, didn't work so great for me. It just sort-of put a flatter botom on the hump. Also, the floral pan is wider than the cooling rack.
 
4kids4me said:
I love the idea of doing rice krispies in there! Can you share the recipe for the mashed potato casserole?

I used this pan to make reese cups for mothers day. Theywere GOOD - the recipe is in the files here I believe. :)
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What is the recipe under? Actually both, if you both of you don't mind?
 
4kids4me said:
I love the idea of doing rice krispies in there! Can you share the recipe for the mashed potato casserole?

I used this pan to make reese cups for mothers day. Theywere GOOD - the recipe is in the files here I believe. :)
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Reece Cups - you have my attention - How? Ok, I have an idea how - could you share your recipe? :D
 
chef_kimmo said:
Reece Cups - you have my attention - How? Ok, I have an idea how - could you share your recipe? :D
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You Will Need:

1 Lb. Melting/candy Making Chocolate


1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter

½ Cup Sweetened Condensed Milk

¼ Cup Powdered Sugar




Spray Silicone Cupcake Pan W/ Oil.

Melt Half Of Chocolate In Small Micro Cooker

Fill 6-7 Muffin Wells ¼ Full,place In Fridge



Mix Remaining 3 Ingreidents Together.

Using Small Scoop, Place Peanut Butter Mixture On Top Of Chilled Chocolate. Flatten Gently With Bottom Of Scoop.



Melt Remaining Chocolate, Pour Over Peanut Butter Balls,makiing Sure To Get Around All Sides.



Chill For At Least 30 Minutes.
 
YUM!! I will try it
 
Ummmmm...where's Ms. Mashed Potato?:cool:
 
Yeah, I want to see that recipe too!!! :cool:
 
chef_kimmo said:
Yeah, I want to see that recipe too!!! :cool:
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I use my pans for making pancakes! One large scoop of batter into each. Sprinkle some with chocolate chips and bake for 14 minutes (no watching & burning them on the pan ~ perfect every time). With 2 pans, kitty-cornered I can make quite a few at once and they are soooo yummy!

With cake mix, press a kiss into the center, when you pop them out, the kiss will be in the flower's center.
 
Another good one is mini corn dog muffins. Make a batch of corn bread batter and cut up hot dogs or use the ****tail wieners.
 
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I sure wish our friend John would make a Silicone cupcake booklet like his triffle booklet.
 
Tip for avoiding the hump forming........drag a small paring knife or wooded skewer/chopstick through the batter after you pour it in the silicone cups. This should help the batter rise evenly during baking. This also works with regular sized cake pans. Run a butter knife through the center of the pan to help it rise evenly. This is a tip I got when I first got into serious cake decorating years ago from an old Army cook. Also, spray the silicone baking pan really well. Hope this helps someone. :D
 
chocolate lollipops are fun too.

layer different colored chocolate (chill for a few minutes between colors) add a stick and you have a boquet (sp?) of chocolate flowers.
 
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Yummy. They all sound great. I can't wait to try them, especailly the lollipops!
 
i tried the mini molten cakes the other day and they weren't good, i think i left it in there a little too long but i didn't care for the taste. i made the warm nutty caramel brownies and they were insanely good!!
 
ginamkiely said:
i tried the mini molten cakes the other day and they weren't good, i think i left it in there a little too long but i didn't care for the taste. i made the warm nutty caramel brownies and they were insanely good!!
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did you use Rolos?
 
Denarella said:
did you use Rolos?
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in the brownies... yes. they were good. soooo good! i have 1 left and now you made me hungry, i think i'm going to eat it now. lol
 
Did you make the brownies in the silicone floral cupcake pan?
I made them last night in the bar pan to bring to our PTA meeting - they were a HUGE hit!
 
pamperedlinda said:
I thought I was going to love this pan, but I'm not a huge fan of this one. Because, when you make cup-cakes they rise and have a dome shaped top.....which in the case of the floral pan the top is supposed to be the bottom. Well, unless you cut the hump off - your cup-cakes look like a bunch of floral weebles. Another reason I didn't like cutting off the hump was because then the little cakes stick to whatever platter you put them on (if you use a doily, then they stick to that too).
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Turn the pan upside down on the cooling rack when you take it out of the oven and it will flatten the bottoms.
 
I posted before I finished reading. I'm sorry that didn't work for you Linda, mine turned out fine. There where I think 2 that weren't completely flat because they don't fit perfectly.
 
Thanks for the other ideas for the pan. I love having a lot of uses for each product.
 
My MIL bought one, but I think it's at my house more than hers!! LOL I love it!
 
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