Does anyone use silicone cupcake cups(mini or regular)?

[cara4art]

Was curious, as this seems like an easy way of presenting raw treats like small desserts. Will raw desserts or mini-savory tarts stick to them? I've read conflicting reviews on Amazon, but it seems that most of the people were doing cooked cupcakes though. My husband and I don't like big servings of desserts in general(even before raw) and he was thinking that maybe silicone cups might work. I've looked at mini-cupcake pans, but don't want any more pans as I keep my kitchen fairly lean except for the good stuff.

[iwuvmydoggy]

i'm not sure, to be honest. when i read your post, i thought "what about using ramekins?" you know, like the ones they use for making creme brulee? i know that they come in various sizes, so you can get small, individual serving sized ones and they look very nice & would be wonderful for raw desserts. easy cleanup, too! :) here's a link to some on amazon (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=ramekin&x=0&y=0).


edit: ohhhhh i see what you meant. LOL like the LITTLE tiny ones. sorry! i had a blonde moment. XD

[GlimR]

I bought one last weekend...a mini "muffin" silicon pan to make almond dream bars and other raw chocolate things....worked awesome! Will be getting another. They pop right out, perfectly formed.

[cara4art]

Hi Glimr!
Thanks for the info! Were they really non-stick or do you have to apply coconut oil or something to them in order for the goodies to pop right out?

[GlimR]

Hi cara~
I didn't apply anything but the recipe I used had coconut oil in it and they popped right out after ten minutes in the freezer.

[GlimR]

Am looking forward to making a variety of raw goodies~ *s*
The pan is by wilton..bed, bath & beyond...$9.99

[cara4art]

Wow - that pan looks cool! Easier to deal with than the fluted cups I was looking at, although I love the way the fluted ones look!

[GlimR]

I thought the fluted ones would be harder to clean...but they are cool.

[raweater]

I bought a metal mini muffin mold to make mini cupcakes. I thought it would be too hard trying to form a rather stiff dough in soft silicone molds, plus with the metal ones I got 24 molds for like $8 I think, I believe the silicone ones cost much more.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i've seen videos where matt monarch and angela stokes-monarch use them and they work like a dream.

i'm hoping to get a set of tiny ones myself some day.

[lynnc72]

Silicone molds are so much easier to pop out than metal ones. I got both types and prefer my silicone ones. Plus, they're easier to clean and store.

[iwuvmydoggy]

that is just too cool! :D i'll have to get some of those puppies. :)

what about using ice cube trays? (just an idea)

[raweater]

Silicone molds are so much easier to pop out than metal ones. I got both types and prefer my silicone ones. Plus, they're easier to clean and store.

They may be easier to pop out but aren't they harder to mold a hard dough that doesn't require dehydrating?

The raw cupcakes I made pop out of the metal ones easily too.

[Linda1970]

I got the same one as GlimR and made chocolate candies...worked perfectly and beautifully.

[raweater]

What are chocolate candies?

[raw_danceruk]

yeah mini silicone ones work great.. I got them for next to nothing off ebay!!

great for little cupcakes..chocolate.. raw jello.. fantastic!!

[tvillemom]

oh yeah baby! I'm getting some mini muffin molds!! I gotta make some treats!!