Tovolo Cupcake Scoop, White and Pink

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The large OXO scoop holds about 3 tablespoons of batter or cookie dough and I find it to be the perfect way to fill muffin and cupcake liners. No more fumbling around with piping bags, spoons, or pouring batter! With one simple scoop you’ll have perfectly measured batter every single time – and as a result, consistently sized cupcakes and muffins. Essential Information: To inject a cupcake with lemon curd, attach a piping tip to your piping bag. Fill the piping bag with lemon curd and press the tip halfway into the cupcake. Gently press to fill the cupcake with the desired amount of lemon curd, stopping if it begins to seep out the top around the piping tip. For hollowed cupcakes, a spoon may work best for filling. Simply fill the center, replace the cupcake top and decorate as you wish. 5. Biscoff spread, Peanut butter, Hazelnut butter

If your kitchen is hot, or you're making cupcakes in the summer months, it may be best to keep them in the fridge - especially if you're topping with buttercream - be it chocolate buttercream icing or lemon buttercream - as the heat will melt and spoil the buttercream. It's easy to learn how to make a filled cupcake when you're just working with batter. To fill your cupcakes before baking, scoop the wet cupcake batter into the liners until just under half full. Then, add your filling right in the middle of each cupcake and spoon the rest of the batter on top of the filling. When using a more firm filling, such as cookie dough, you can make the hole a little bigger and use a bit more filling.A small paring knife comes in handy when coring the cupcakes and preparing them to fill. The pointy end can easily maneuver around to remove the center of the cupcake before placing the filling inside. How to use it? The best cupcake scoops will be the right size to distribute the right amount of batter to cupcake holders, and they will be durable, stable, and easy to use as well. You would want one which is comfortable to hold and simple to use, to make baking an enjoyable process. Classic buttercreamis another excellent filling. Instead of just piping it on top of the cupcakes, why not inject the middle to get extra frosting in every bite? How to fill cupcakes with buttercream? When the cupcakes bake, they will solidify around the filling making a perfect, filled cupcake! Sounds pretty easy, right? Finish the Cupcakes

We meticulously scooped the batter from the bowl and scraped the excess off the top and sides of the scoop the ensure our portions were as uniform as possible. Piping bags are a classic tool to answer your question about how to add filling to a cupcake. They're easy to come by and make the process very simple. You can simply snip off the end of the pastry bag and fill the cupcakeswith your choice of delicious fillings. This is the best way in my view how to fill cupcakes with frosting or even whipped cream without making a mess. How to use it? It is also a methodical and clean way to fill cupcakes as you scoop the filling right into the hole in the center again and again- easy and precise!

Why Scoop Size Matters

Here's a breakdown of the most common scoop sizes and the approximate cupcake size they yield: #20 Scoop Baking is not just a science; it’s an art form. Personal preference and style play a significant role in selecting the right ice cream scoop size. Here, individuality shines. Some bakers prefer uniformity above all else, using the recommended scoop sizes for each cupcake type to ensure consistency. Others embrace artistic variation, deliberately choosing scoop sizes that deviate from the norm to create unique visual and taste experiences. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer; it’s about your baking philosophy and the story you want your cupcakes to tell. If you prefer larger or jumbo muffins, consider a scoop with a 1/3- or 1/2-cup capacity, respectively. Adjust the amount of batter per scoop to achieve the desired muffin size, keeping in mind that larger muffins will require longer baking times. The consistency of your filling is also something to consider. You do not want to fill your cupcakes with something that is very runny and liquid as this can cause a number of issues. The cupcake may absorb the liquid filling, leaving a hole in the center where the filling use to be. It typically has a spring-loaded mechanism that releases the batter easily, allowing for consistent and mess-free scooping. Understanding Scoop Sizes