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Getting cupcake to rise???

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  • 23-02-2014 5:15pm
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    nujbvi0pwref8c
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    Hi
    Can someone help me out. I want them to rise like high cone shape When I make cupcake I use self raising flour I usually bake at 180 degrees for approx 15 min, they are always round flat shape on top.
    Is there a trick of baking at low temp for longer time or high temp for short time
    Thanks


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    seosamh1980
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    Why do you want them to rise in cone shapes? Most people aim for rounded domes and don't want the cone shapes. If you bake them in a hotter oven they rise faster and into more of a peak. An even bake on a slightly lower heat than that is usually preferable, unless you want them pointy for a specific reason...


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    nujbvi0pwref8c
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    See I'm baking with my children and they dip them in sprinkles and it's easier and less messy if they are peaked.


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    huskerdu
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    You could try adding a little more baking powder, There might not be enough in your self-raising flour.

    I wouldn't mess with the temp too much. A lower temp def wont help them rise, a higher temp might make a bit of a difference but you risk them browning too much on top before they are cooked through.


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    phormium
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    Different recipe, try this

    4 ozs castor sugar
    4 ozs very very soft butter or stork or flora
    2 eggs
    8 ozs self raising flour

    about 2 half egg shells of milk

    Put the lot into a bowl and beat well, add more milk if you need to. Bake in preheated oven 180/190ish fan or 200 in ordinary. Fill the paper cases 3/4 full or so.

    Should definitely rise into peaks, not what most people want but I see your reasoning :)


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