How to Bake With Silicone Cupcake Liners

Silicone cupcake liners are a modern alternative to the paper liners traditionally used to bake cupcakes. Versatile and reusable, silicone cupcake liners are easy to use, clean and store.

Part 1

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Preparing the Liners and Oven

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Condition the silicone cupcake liners before their first use. Wash them in warm soapy water and rinse them well.
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Coat the liners with a thin layer of vegetable oil or non-stick spray.^{[1]
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Preheat the oven according to the directions for the cupcake recipe.^{[2]
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Adjust the oven rack so that it's sitting in the middle of the oven.

Part 2

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Baking the Cupcakes and Cleaning

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Make the cupcake batter according to your recipe.^{[3]
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- Place a cookie sheet on an even surface such as a counter top or table.
- Position the silicone cupcake liners on the cookie sheet. If preferred, slip into the slots of a muffin tray.
- Fill the silicone cupcake liners. Using a ladle, fill the liners two thirds of the way with the prepared cupcake batter. Some liners come with a marked fill line.
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Bake the cupcakes.
- Slip the cookie sheet supporting the silicone bakeware into the oven.
- Check the time. When using silicone liners for the first time, it's important to watch the cupcakes carefully, as baking times may vary slightly from your normal cookware.
- Test the cupcakes to see if they're done by inserting a toothpick or skewer into a cupcake that located in the center of the cookie sheet. The cupcakes are done baking when the toothpick comes out clean.^{[4]
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Remove the cupcakes from the oven. Use an oven mitt to hold the cookie sheet as you take it out of the oven.
- Be careful. Silicone bakeware cools quickly, but it will be very hot when you first remove it.
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Turn out the cupcakes immediately. Once cooled, ice, serve, and enjoy your cupcakes.
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Clean the silicone cupcake liners.^{[5]
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Stack the clean and dry silicone cupcake liners inside one another to store.

Community Q&A

Question

How many times can these be used?

Community Answer

They can be used over and over again. As long as you properly care for them, they should last a while.
Question

If I have triangle or heart shaped molds, will they come out the right shape?

Community Answer

Yes. Your cupcakes will come out whatever shape your mold is, although the domes might still be somewhat circular. If your silicone molds are a large sheet, as opposed to individual cups, then simply place the entire mold on a flat baking sheet.
Question

What is the highest temperature a silicone liner can stand?

Community Answer

This will depend on the manufacturer's instructions. Many will be made to withstand the highest temperature an oven will go (usually 500ºF) but you do need to be aware of what the manufacturer recommends, as some can only withstand to around 430ºF.

Warnings

Do not use knives or sharp objects on your silicone cupcake liners.

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Check the instructions on any silicone liners you purchase for temperature range.

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Never place the silicone liners on direct heat, such as stove tops or hot plates; they'll melt.

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