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How do I make the perfect cupcake?

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Quynh La is a Professional Baker and the Owner of Sugar Bakery & Cafe in Seattle, Washington. With over seven years of experience, she specializes in baking cakes, cookies, croissants, and bread. Quynh holds an AAS in Culinary Arts from South Seattle College and a second AAS in Specialty Desserts & Bread from Seattle Central College.

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Make the frosting the right consistency! When you make frosting that is too soft, it won't show the design when you pipe it onto the top of the cupcake.

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Can you do a recipe for lemon cupcakes?

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Sure, just refer to the wikiHow: How to Make Lemon Cupcakes .

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I am just 12 years old. Is this a good age for making cupcakes?

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It's perfectly fine for you to make cupcakes with adult supervision.

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What do we insert into the cupcake to check if it is already cooked?

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Either a skewer (metal or bamboo) or a toothpick. Or, you can use a cake tester specifically manufactured for this purpose but really, nobody but professional bakers needs a tool like that. If the skewer or toothpick comes out clean, the cupcake is ready.

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How many cupcakes do you get?

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On average, around 1-2 dozen per mix. It just depends on how you make the cupcakes.

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For Method 4, how much are you supposed to preheat the oven?

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Preheat to 356 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).

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Are the measurements for the five ingredient recipe real?

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Yes. Of course, you can adjust the measurements based on how much you want to make.

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How do I know when they're ready?

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The cupcakes will look golden on top when they are done. You can also insert a toothpick into a cupcake and see if it comes out clean.

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For the 5 ingredient cupcakes, can I use brown sugar?

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You can try, but it's best to use white sugar. They will likely taste off with brown sugar.

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How do I make rainbow cupcakes?

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Check out how to Make Rainbow Cupcakes .

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How would I go about adding additional ingredients to the batter or frosting?

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Prepare the batter according to the recipe in a bowl larger than the recipe needs. Combine the additional ingredients (fruit, nuts, whatever) in a separate smaller bowl. Sprinkle 1/3 additional ingredients over batter & fold in (gently scoop and roll with a large spoon), when evenly distributed, repeat with the rest of the additional ingredients. Use enough "cake-cups" for this total amount of batter. Put frosting on baked and cooled cupcakes, and use additional ingredients as decoration on top of the frosting. Enjoy.

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Can I fill these cupcakes with fruit compotes?

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Of course! Just make sure you don't add too much, or else the cupcakes will fall apart.

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Can you use a cake mix to make cupcakes?

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Yes! In fact, most boxed cake mixes have a separate set of baking times just for cupcakes! A single box of cake mix should be enough to make about 24 cupcakes.

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How long does it take for cupcakes to cool down?

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Allow the cupcakes to cool for about 30 to 45 minutes. Keep in mind that the exact cooling time will depend on the temperature inside your kitchen; it may take less time for them to cool, or it may take more.

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How do you make chocolate cupcakes?

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Try using the recipe for the Black and White cupcakes, but without the marshmallow filling. Alternatively, you can use a chocolate cake mix instead.

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