Cupcake cases & muffin cases

Greedy pastry chef's cupcake mould

Unlike muffins, cupcakes contains more sugar, eggs and butter. However, in the preparation, the ingredients are not incorporated and mixed in the same way. Cupcakes look similar to muffins. One could use the muffin pan, but the cupcake pan is smaller and more adapted for cupcakes.

The cupcake is light and airy. First the butter and sugar are mixed together, then the other ingredients are added. Because of its small size, the cupcake bakes much faster.

This little pastry is much more visually appealing. It is usually covered with an infinity of variable frostings. Decorate it with a cupcake case to make it even more colourful.

Cupcake pan or cupcake case

If you put a little colour in your decoration. MEILLEURduCHEF.com carries cupcake cases made of paper in various colours. Cases can be used for baking and add colour to your cupcakes. It is preferable to place cases in a cupcake pan before filling them.

Chef Philippe has created several tasty cupcake recipes that you can adapt according to your desires. It's up to you to let your imagination run wild when decorating your cupcakes.