Wilton 2105-5038 Giant Cupcake Pan
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: WiltonBrand: Wilton
Release Date: 2007-09-01
Model: 2105-5038
Product features:
- Top-and-bottom oversized cupcake pan; 10-cup capacity
- Creates a 3D cupcake that measures approximately 7-1/4 by 7-1/2 inches
- Made of heavy-gauge cast aluminum with nonstick surface
- Design features sculptural details for charm and fun decorating
- Washes up easily; measures 15-1/2 by 8-1/4 by 3-3/4 inches
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Wilton 2105-5038 Giant Cupcake Pan
Customer Review: It's a cake-sized cupcake
Summary: 4 Stars
To begin with, for the price, this pan had better be pretty good. Well, it is. It's solid non-stick aluminum that looks like it could survive just about anything and keep on churnin' out giant cupcakes.
I was slightly confused, based on other reviews, of how much batter to use and how long to cook with this pan. I bought a couple of packages of cake mixes to try it out, and here's what I discovered:
1) Use only one package of cake mix (NOT one for each half). When you pour in the batter, it will not even come close to filling the pan (see item #2 below), but that's OK, the batter expands when it cooks.
2) Fill the mould for the bottom part of the cupcake about 2/3 full, then use the rest for the top part. It's hard to gauge how to apportion the batter, but I think this results in the best split of the batter between top and bottom.
3) Cook it all at once for the same amount of time. I tried it this way the first time and didn't have any problems. It does need a long time, so I would suggest using the recommended cooking time on the mix box for a bundt cake (approximately 40 minutes at 350 degrees), and maybe even add another 2-3 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Yes, perhaps the top comes out a bit more cooked on the outside, but the middles of the cakes are the same.
4) Let the pan cool before removing the cakes. Yes, it's hard to resist wanting to see the final result, but it will help in the removal process if you wait.
5) Grease the pan significantly on the top part of the cupcake. Although the physics make it appear easy, the top part does not come out as easily as the bottom (which was easy). Honestly, use shortening and it won't even be an issue. For those of you who are more health-conscious, make sure to spray the pan well. But c'mon, it's a giant cupcake! How health-conscious should you be?!
6) Cut the top parts of each of the cakes flat (with a bread knife or similar) so that they stack together. You can't really eliminate the dome effect from the pans, although if you sit the cakes upside-down on cooling racks after removing from the pans, you can flatten them a bit.
7) If you dig out a bit of the cake from the top of the bottom portion of the cupcake, and the underside of the top portion of the cupcake, then fill them with icing or filling, you accomplish 2 things: 1) you give your cupcake an interesting touch, and 2) you help bond the two pieces together. Or just ice the two together, that works too.
Well, that's it. Recent infomercials tell me that there is a cheaper version widely-available that looks easier to handle. Maybe this pan will be obsolete soon, but in the meantime, happy baking!
Description of Wilton 2105-5038 Giant Cupcake Pan
Creates a big 3-D cupcake for the whole party to share! Assemble top and bottom cake halves with a thin layer of icing. Professional weight, cast aluminum for exceptional detail. Premium non-stick surface for easy release and cleanup.Cupcake lovers will flip over this super-sized cupcake pan from Wilton Dimensions. Designed to create one giant confection with a sculptural top and bottom, the piece turns out a 3D cupcake that measures approximately 7-1/4 by 7-1/2 inches. The concept is simple--bake the top and bottom halves in the same pan, stick them together with icing, and decorate according to the occasion. Ridges around the bottom of the cupcake and a swirl on the top add to the finished treat's appeal and make frosting fun. Crafted from heavy-gauge cast aluminum, the pan also features a nonstick surface to simplify release and cleanup. A winning novelty gift for the frequent baker, the piece holds 10 cups of batter total and measures 15-1/2 by 8-1/4 by 3-3/4 inches. --Emily Bedard
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