How to Use Silicone Muffin Cups

Silicone muffin cups can be used just like paper ones.

Make your kitchen a little greener by baking in reusable silicone muffin cups instead of using disposable paper liners. These Earth-friendly muffin cups can be used in the exact manner as paper liners, but their rubber-like quality allows them to maintain their shape even when used without muffin tins. As an added bonus, these cups can go from the freezer to the oven, microwave and dishwasher without damage, unlike muffin tins. However, although silicone muffin cups are nonstick, they should still be coated with cooking spray to improve their effectiveness.

Things You'll Need

• Cooking spray
• Baking sheet
• Cupcake or muffin batter

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven according to your recipe for at least 15 minutes.

2. Spray the inside of the silicone muffin cups with cooking spray.

3. Arrange the silicone cups on a baking sheet in a single layer.

4. Fill each cup half full of muffin or cupcake batter, and bake as directed by your recipe.

5. Let the muffins or cupcakes cool completely in the cups to maintain moisture.

6. Peel the silicone muffin cups from around the baked and cooled muffins before serving.

7. Wash the muffin cups in the top rack of your dishwasher or by hand with hot, soapy water.

References

• Baking Bites: Silicone Muffin Cups Reviewed
• Wilton: Pastel Silicone Baking Cups
• Wilton: Silicone Facts

Resources

• Joy of Baking: Muffin Recipes
• All Recipes: Cupcake Recipes