What Is a Cupcake Pan?
A cupcake pan is a baking pan designed for making individual cupcakes. It is also referred to as a muffin pan. Most cupcake pans are made out of aluminum or silicone, to safely withstand high temperatures in the oven. They generally have approximately 12 individual cups for the cupcakes per pan. Cupcake liners, individual papers that go around the cupcakes, are generally required to make cupcakes in a cupcake pan. Another type of cupcake pan is one that is actually a cake pan in the shape of one large cupcake. Usually these types of pans come in two individual pieces. Half of the cake batter is poured into the mold that forms the bottom of the cupcake, and the other half is poured into the mold to form the top of the cupcake. The two halves of the cake can then be combined and decorated to look as if it is really one large cupcake. These types of cakes are popular for parties and weddings.
