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Question: What is the actual size of the baked cupcake?  Is it comparable to an 8 inch two tier cake?
Document: The large cupcake pan is a "nice concept". I was under the impression that the base of the cake was 8" in diameter rather than 6". I bought it with something in particular in mind and was not able to execute it but nonetheless I used it. It was a little on the small size but then again so is a cupcake hahahahaha.
I purchased this giant cupcake pan for my son's 1st birthday cake and it turned out great. I am thankful for the reviews with great ideas on how to bake the cake since both sides are not the same size. Also, be sure if you are using a box cake to purchase two because one is not enough. You will have some left over from two boxes - I used the left over to make 6 jumbo cupcakes (slightly larger than regular cupcakes).
Curving nine inch round cake pans will give you the option on how big or small you want to make your cupcake. I only brought this pan because bed bath and beyond had it for 19.99 and I used my 20% off coupon so i had to try it. I sprayed the pan well top and bottom with pam used one box cake mix and baked for one hour. Let cool ten minutes the removed from pan to cool for a few hours. Cut raised part . Added frosting in the middle.
Filled with batter and left 1 inch from the top.4. Baked for 16 minutes5. Removed from oven, greased the top bold and filled with batter up to the swirl line on the top of the mold.6. Baked for 60 minutes (it was a bit crispy on the edge of the bottom mold but tasted great).7. I had enough batter left over to make an additional 15 cupcakes.
Great novelty cake pan. Best price / deal was on Amazon. Watch the cooking time as the smaller side will dry out first, but otherwise it is as advertised. You will need at least two(2) baked units for a party serving of normal cake slices.
I used 2 cake boxes, and took note of which is denser (I had devil's food and funfetti, so I used the devil's food for the base). When finished, I had enough for 12 cupcakes in addition to the large cupcake.3. I filled the batter up to the last portion of the spiral for the top, and about 1 inch in for the bottom.Hope this helps!! !
I knew this cake pan would be a huge hit the moment I saw it on here with all the examples and the limitless possibilities. First the good, the cake is adorable even before you add anything to it, it is a large cake that feeds about 6-8 people -if everyone gets a generous slice ;) Since a giant cupcake is always a hit with kids you can make it to celebrate almost any occasion or holiday.
Fortunately, I stumbled upon these reviews before I got this for Christmas and so I already knew how to use the pan when I got it. Using the advice of others (325, 12 min bottom only then add top, let cool completely then remove, fill to an inch before top for the bottom and to the top spiral portion for top) my cupcake turned out beautifully! I couldn't be more excited for this beautiful creation!
I baked according to the boxed time for bundt cake and that seems to be the correct temp & time.One concern, bakes unevenly, but most of that was cut out when evening out  the cake.I do wish Wilton would have provided tips, it's almost as if they didn't test their product.Top Quality - Love this Cupcake Pan!
I tried to use this cupcake pan with a cake mix last spring and it was a flop! I decided to read a few reviews and see what I could do to modify my technique. I ended up combining ideas from two reviews and it worked great...Here's what I did...1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees2.
Answer: I'd say the bottom is about 6" and is the height of a 2 tiered cake. The top is obviously wider and more cone shaped. I used this to make a cake for my daughters 6th bday. It made enough for 3 adults and 8 kids and I only served the top part! So there were plenty of leftovers.