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The Best Cupcake Makers for Baking and Gift Giving
Which Cupcake Maker Makes the Best Gift?
When I decided to gift a cupcake maker to my daughters, I did my research to figure out which of the many kitchen tools that automatically bake cupcakes and mini cupcakes were the best one to give my girls as a Christmas gift.
I am pretty motivated in finding out, since I am looking to purchase a new cupcake baking appliance for my girls, who will be 10 and 8 this holiday season. They've taken cake decorating with 4-H and this looked like a fun new kitchen gadget that might meet both of our needs, letting them bake cupcakes, but baking a small amount of treats at a time.
After looking at the debate in the Cake vs. Cupcake lens I decided that cupcakes might be the way to let them indulge a bit, but still practice some portion control.
The Cupcake Making appliances would be a great way to let the girls enjoy making cupcakes or muffins, without making too many to tempt me and derail my healthy eating habits and practicing dessert moderation.
Read on and see what I found out about these fun kitchen gadgets that will have you baking more cupcakes and maybe even a few muffins.
Mini cupcake maker available on Amazon
The George Forman Grill for Cupcake Lovers
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Cupcake Maker
These fun baking appliances come in a variety of different models, colors and sizes. Some models are more easily stored than others, if storage space is an issue.
There are several Advantages and Disadvantages that I found about the using these cupcake baking kitchen gadgets:
- Advantages
- Make cupcakes without turning on the oven.
Can cook in the summer!
Make small batches of cupcakes.
Bake other mini items - muffins, scones, brownies.
Bite sized cupcakes.
Smaller surface needing to be frosted and decorated.
- Disadvantages
- These appliances do not brown the top (which isn't a disadvantage if you are going to frost the cupcakes and may make frosting much easier)
One of the appliances didn't bake the cupcakes they were made in the oven.
Requires the appliance be cleaned after each use.
These appliance are heating up to bake goods on your counter top, so children using them should be supervised.
Many were mini cupcake sized which is a disadvantage if you like larger cupcakes
The Main Question to Ask
Do I want to bake regular or mini treats?
Sunbeam Cupcake Makers
Regular Sized Baked Treats
Sunbeam Cupcake Maker
The Sunbeam Cupcake Maker has been available in Australia and New Zealand for a while. The product is also available in the United States this year to give as a unique holiday.
This cupcake maker makes large cupcakes. You may be able to cook small cupcakes using small silicone inserts.
Sunbeam Cup cake Maker
Sunbeam Cup cake Makers on eBay
You can find these baking appliances in both sizes on eBay.
Sunbeam Mini Cupcake Maker
With Sunbeam's mini cupcake maker you can make mini cupcakes in just a few minutes.
This mini cupcake maker can bake 7 mini cupcakes in only 5 to 8 minutes.
Cupcake Makers are a helpful way to bake cupcakes without turning on the oven, especially during the summer.
These handy appliances are also very useful for baking *small batches* of sweet treats and muffins, which helps with not eating too many.
— Kirsti A. DyerReviews for the Sunbeam Cupcake Maker
- Sunbeam Cupcake Maker from Sunbeam
Introducing Pattie, the newest member of the cool creations gang! Let your imagination help you create and decorate your favourite cupcakes and muffins. Sunbeam Cupcake Maker creates great fun to share. - Discussing Sunbeam Pattie Cupcake Maker in Aussie Cake Decorators on Flickr
A discussion on the Sunbeam Pattie Cupcake Maker with the Aussie Cake Decorator Group. - Sunbeam Pattie Cupcake Maker CC3200 Novelty / Snack Makers Reviews Australia www.sunbeam.com.au
Reviews of Sunbeam Pattie Cupcake Maker CC3200 by real people on Australia's largest opinion site. Before you buy Sunbeam Pattie Cupcake Maker CC3200, visit ProductReview.com.au to see what Australians think about it. - Eat,drink+be Kerry: Search for the perfect cupcake - Sunbeam's Pattie
I love making cupcakes but I live in Brisbane, Queensland. It's hot here in summer and too hot some days to heat up the house by turning on the oven. That's why I was very interested when I saw Sunbeam's Pattie in a catalogue. I thought it would b - Sweet Cherrie Pie: Sunbeam Cupcake Masterclass.
Hubby won tickets to attend the Sunbeam Cupcake Masterclass at the Melbourne Good Food and Wine Show 2010. The actually cupcake making was easy enough as they had the Sunbeam Pattie cupcake maker on hand. It was the tips and samples, that I was wai
Holstein Housewears Cupcake Maker
Regular Sized Baked Treats
Holstein Housewears Cup cake Maker on Amazon
Use this counter top (oven saving) colorful appliance to bake up a batch of 6 regular-sized cupcakes in minutes.
I really like the color choices for the Holstein Housewares version. It comes in Magenta see to the left and an amazing shade of Teal.
This appliance is also helpful for those with small available counter-top space since it can be stored in an upright position.
Since I like having bright colors in the kitchen, if I had to get one how, this would be the model, in Teal.
Holstein Housewears Cupcake Maker Video Review
Watch a demonstration of the Holstein Housewears Cup cake maker.
Reviews of the Holstein Housewares Cupcake Maker
Most of the reviews for the Holstein Housewares model were ones that I could find on Amazon, where the appliance has an overall 4.6/5 star rating.
- Customer Reviews: Holstein Housewares HF-09013M Fun Cupcake Maker | Amazon.com
Read what Amazon customers have to say about this Holstein Housewares Cupcake Maker. - Reviews Holstein Housewares HF-09013M Fun Cupcake Maker | Donut Making Machine
Holstein Housewares HF-09013M Fun Cupcake Maker is light weight and fits very well in my kitchen. It was a big hit with my family.
The Original Mini Cupcake Maker
Miniature Sized Baked Treats
The Original Mini Cupcake Maker
The Original Mini Cupcake Maker allows users to make homemade cupcakes or muffins easily and quickly without turning on a larger oven, which is helpful during hot summer months. The cupcake maker can use boxed cake mix or your own favorite recipes.
The non-stick surface releases cupcakes instantly and makes for easy clean up.
Review of Mini Cupcake Factory fromThinkGeek
Even the Geeks are getting into fixing and baking mini cupcakes. See this review of the Mini cupcake factory
Reviews of the Original Mini Cupcake Maker
- Make mini cupcakes in five minutes | Appliances and Kitchen Gadgets - CNET Blogs
The Mini Cupcake Maker turns out tiny treats in just minutes. Read this blog post by Thursday Bram on Appliances and Kitchen Gadgets. - Cupcake Maker makes mini cupcakes fast - Coolest Gadgets
There are times that you really just need a cupcake. However, the problem there is that you have to mix up a whole batch and cook several rounds in the oven. - A Mini Cupcake Maker in Your Survival Kitchen? | Survival Gear & Supplies
As odd as this may sound at first, the Smart Planet MCM-1 Mini Cupcake Maker is this week’s DestinySurvival Amazon Pick of the Week. - Mini Cupcake Maker - Baking Bites
If you had an Easy Bake Oven growing up and liked it for the fun of baking small batches of miniature dessets, but are now a little bit too old to appreciate the unique flave and texture of the teeny cake mixes that come with such a gadget (or are lo - Get the Mini Cupcake Maker for Your Picnic | Cutie Gadget
This cupcake maker is fast than baker, so it is good for people who want to go on picnic.
The Mini Cupcake Maker
Small-Batch Baking Book
In Small Batch Baking author Debby Maugans Nakos takes more than 250 classic cakes, pies, cookies, cobblers, puddings and breads and downsizes their proportions to yield just the right amount for those with small families, those needing to watch portions.
This book is a great addition to your cupcake maker.
Babycakes Cupcake Maker
Miniature Sized Baked Treats
Babycakes Cupcake Maker Kit on Amazon
This appliance lets you make 8 miniature cupcakes in 5 to 8 minutes. The maker features a non-stick backing for easy clean up.
Comes with a pastry cutting tool, crust forming tool, heavy-duty piping bag, 4 stainless steel decorating tips, coupler, recipe book and owner's manual.
This model also comes with 150 baking cup liners and recipes to get you started baking.
Babycakes has earned a 5/5 star rating on Amazon.
BabyCakes Mini Cup cake Maker
Video Review of Babycakes Cup cake Maker
Thebagholder gives her review of this helpful baking appliance.
Review of the Babycakes Cupcake Maker
- Babycakes Cupcake Maker - Coolest Gadgets
Cupcake makers are officially the kitchen gadgets I never knew I needed. Alright, so no one really needs it, but come on they’re mini cupcakes. Plus they pop out fresh out of the maker extremely quickly. This isn’t the first cupcake maker I’ve co - Babycakes Cupcake Maker, Why Do You Exist? - Orange County Restaurants and Dining - Stick a Fork In
Sometimes, you just want a cupcake. You're not dressed nicely, you don't want to get dressed nicely to go out... - Whip Up Some Fun In Minutes With The Babycakes Cupcake Maker
What could be better than freshly baked cupcakes? How about freshly baked cupcakes that are ready in just five to eight minutes? The new Babycakes Cupcake Maker is here to fulfill those late-night cravings for sugary baked goodness. - Babycakes Cupcake Maker by Select Brands Incorporated review
I found the Babycakes Cupcake Maker at a local store and couldn’t believe how perfect it was for what I ended up doing for the shower. Instead of making one large, and possibly difficult to decorate cake; I made dozens of beautiful mini cupcakes in a - Babycakes - Mini Cupcake Maker - Daily Grommet
The Babycakes cupcake maker can bake eight mini cupcakes in eight minutes or less. It’s powered by 1400 watts that heat the nonstick baking plates, similar to a waffle maker. If you get a hankering for cupcakes on a hot summer day, you can bake Buy B - All Hail The Babycakes Cupcake Maker
I'm pretty sure dreams can come true, if only because the Babycakes cupcake maker, which claims to bake a batch of mini cupcakes in roughly 5-8 minutes, looks like the grown-up Easy Bake oven we've all been waiting for. [InventorSpot]
Bella Cucina Mini Cupcake Maker
Miniature Sized Baked Treats
Red Mini Cupcake Maker
The Nostalgia Electrics Electric Cup cake Maker, American Originals Mini Cup cake Maker and Bella Cucina MINI Cup cake Maker all look to be very similar, if not identical versions, of the same cupcake maker. I wonder if they are just being marketed under different brand names.
All of the different versions of this red appliance can cooks up to 7 mini cupcakes in around 5 minutes.
They all have the special non-stick coating to make cooking and clean up easier.
It also comes in a great shade of Christmas Red.
Bella Cucina Cupcake Maker available on Amazon below.
Bella Cucina Cupcake Maker
Bella Cucina Mini Cup cake Maker - Video Review
Stinkylungs uploaded their review of this fun appliance.
Silicone Mini Cups 12 Count
Bake mini cupcakes with these reusable silicone cupcake cups.
American Originals Cupcake Maker
Miniature Sized Baked Treats
American Originals Cupcake Maker
American Originals Cupcake Maker on Amazon
This appliance bakes 7 mini treats in 7 or so minutes, with easy clean up from the non-stick surface.
Reviews of the American Original and Nostalgia Cup cake Maker
- Macy's - Bella Cucina 13465 Cup cake Maker customer reviews - product reviews - read top consumer ra
Macy's product reviews and customer ratings for Bella Cucina 13465 Cup cake Maker. Read and compare experiences customers have had with Bella Cucina products. - SNEAK PEEK at the Sear's Outlet Black Friday Deals! | Wee Share
Frivolous- yes! But, oh so fun! Have you seen one of these things? They make perfect cupcakes easily, and with a whole lot less mess! I enjoy cupcakes, but mine are always all different sizes. This is an easy way to make them perfect every time!
Cupcake Cookbooks and Decorating Tools
175 Mini Cupcake Recipe Book
Babycakes has published their own cupcake recipe book which not only includes recipes for making mini cupcakes, but also recipes for cheecakes, mini pies and even appetizers.
Featured recipes include: Cheesy hash browns, Crab Rangoon, Spicy Empanadas, Tomato Bruschetta, mini pot poies along with a variety of interesting desserts and tarts.
More Cupcake Books
More books to inspire your cupcake baking.
12 Piece Cupcake Decorating Set
The 12 Piece Cupcake Decorating Set comes with everything needed to get started decorating cupcake.
Inclues 4 tips: Star tips 1M and 22, round tip 12 and bismarck tip 230, 8 disposable bags and instruction booklet.
Recipes for Cupcake Makers
These cupcake baking appliances can use most cupcake recipes. To make smaller batches, simply cut the recipe in half.
One easy tip is to start with a basic cake mix. One half a cake mix makes about 3 batches depending on the appliance you have chosen.
- Eat,drink+be Kerry: Search for the perfect cupcake - Sunbeam's Pattie
After a few experimental batches, the cupcakes I've made in my 'Miss Pattie' are divine. They are moist and cook in just 10 minutes. Granted I sometimes have to do two batches but it doesn't seem a hard job. - How to convert cupcake recipes to bella cucina cupcake maker? - Yahoo! Answers
Your recipe shouldn't have to be converted. I own another brand of cupcake maker, but the premise is the same. Bake for 5-7 minutes, when finished they will spring back when you touch them, just like a big muffin will take.
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After reading all about these fun mini treat baking appliances do you want to own your own now?
Comments on Cupcake Makers
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@kerryhrabstock: We get a lot of those days during the summer in California when heating up the oven isn't something you want to do.
Wow. Haven't used one. Didn't know there were so many. Now living in FL, I see the value of not heating the oven up.
I am enjoying all your lenses. It's hard to just choose a few to read. Glad I found you.
Perfect tool to baked a small batch of cupcake. Great lens!
I have seen cupcake makers before, but I was a little skeptical. I will definitely think about giving one a try.
Well, where have I been? I din't know cupcake's had advanced to their own makers, cool!
Wow - I never even knew about cupcake makers. I'm in love now! I know what my next present for myself will be...
These cupcake makers are adorable. I have never seen them before. Great lens!
I want a cupcake maker! How cute!
What a super shopper's guide to cupcake makers!
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