Big Top Cupcake BT011106 Silicone Bakeware Review

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(More customer reviews)My son had to have this for this birthday. I was skeptical but it truely does work. It was smaller than I anticipated, but if you mix up 2 boxes of cake mix and add two-thirds of the mix it makes a big difference. This leaves you enough mix for 12 regular size cupcakes. I found I had to turn the oven down from 350 to 325 and baked for approximatly 45 to 50 minutes so it didn't brown too much. I have tried both Duncan Hines and Pillsbury mixes in it and Pillsbury works best. If you are planning on making these for bakes sales (which sell like hot cakes!) I would recommend buying 2 molds if you haved the chance. I made 4 in one night and it took me 5 hours in total between baking, cooling, and frosting. Best part about it is that it makes the best Mario Brothers Mushroom Cake around!

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Zojirushi CD-LCC30 Micom 3.0-Liter Electric Dispensing Pot Review

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(More customer reviews)I just received this for Christmas, it's something I've wanted for a while. Ever since my tea kettle died of old age, I've been boiling water for tea with a regular sauce pan and what usually happens is I forget all about it and only remember after it has been boiling for a while. Also, I didn't like the long wait for hot water. I want instant gratification! And now I have it with this Zojirushi dispensing pot. It's perfect since I'm an avid tea drinker, consuming several pots of tea each day.
A long long time ago, I used to have the "air pot" style dispensing pot where you just press on the top and it pumps out water. This one is a much newer design and dispensing is handled electronically. What I like is the "safety" feature which was lacking in the old "air pot" styles. You have to press the "unlock" button before the "dispensing" button which prevents accidentally dispensing hot water. You can set this to keep water at 205°F, 195°F, or 175°F. You can also set it to give you hot water in 7 hours, but this is a feature I really don't need to use. I'm using the 195°F which seems to be a good middle ground for making black (requires hotter water) and green (requires lower temp water) teas. This is also handy for making instant noodles, oatmeal, hot chocolate. Also handy when needing hot water for a dish I'm cooking, or making chicken/beef broth for a dish I'm cooking. This is very convenient ... no more waiting for hot water! (This beats getting a replacement tea kettle because with a tea kettle I still have to wait for it to boil/whistle, and it usually whistles shortly after I've sat down and gotten comfortable.) This pot will automatically reboil when it feels the temp has dropped too much. The water level gauge is easy to read, the lid lifts up easily for refilling (also removes easily to make pouring water out and cleaning a cinch). Another nice little detail is a removable power cord. It makes me feel a bit "safer" being able to remove this before cleaning out the pot in the sink.
I am confident that this will last me a long time. My in-laws also have a Zojirushi water dispensing pot and it has never failed on them. And I know people who have other Zojirushi products and have had no problems with them. So I feel comfortable with this brand, and I may look into getting one of their rice cookers.
Oh, I have to mention one more nicety of this dispensing pot. The base will swivel around (think lazy suzan style), making it easy to rotate it without scratching your kitchen counter top.
The only thing I need to be careful about is where to put the dispensing pot since there is a steam vent on the top. I don't put it directly beneath any kitchen cabinets, just in case the steam might damage the cabinet over time.
ADDED 11/19/05:
I just wanted to mention that I have had this for 2 years and it is still working as well as it did when I first got it. I have used this pot everyday for the past 2 years. I refill it at least once a day in the summer, 2-4 times a day in the winter. I use it mainly for making tea (big tea drinkers in this house) and cooking. It's easy to clean. No staining on the inside; of course this would depend on your local water quality. Not bad at all considering the use I get out of this. I still highly recommend this pot.
I have a baby now. I have found this dispensing pot handy for quickly warming up bottles from the fridge... instant hot water to immerse bottle in. My screaming baby doesn't have to wait long for her milk. Perfect! The pot has also been useful when mixing cereal... mix cereal with some cold water, then a splash of the hot water to bring it up to a nice warm temp for her.

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CD-LCC30WG Features: -White Gray color -Micro computerized temperature control system -Large LCD display showing actual water temperature at all times -Dechlorinate and descaling mode -Easy-to-clean nonstick interior -Safety auto shut-off with 7-hour timer -Removable magnetic power cord Specifications: -Capacity: 101 oz. (3.0 liters) -Electric Rating: 120 volts/800 watts -Operating Temperatures: 175 F, 195 F and 208 F/ Reboils to 212 F -5-Year warranty -Overall Dimensions: 10'' H x 9'' W x 11.75'' D The Panorama WindowMicom Electric Dispensing Pot is perfect for anyone who needs hot water quickly. It features an easy-to-read large wraparound Panorama Windowwater level gauge to check how much water there is left and one-touch electric dispensing system for easy dispensing. The easy-to-hear beep indicator makes it easy to hear as soon as your water is done boiling. This is perfect for when you are getting ready in the morning. Manual

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Wilton 2105-5038 Giant Cupcake Pan Review

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(More customer reviews)A few pointers...
1. I didn't like that everyone else was approximating their numbers, so here are mine exactly:
- 325 degrees, the entire bake time
- When spraying the container, I made the mistake of spraying the whole thing BEFORE the top went in. Remember to only spray the bottom, then after baking it (see next bullet) spray the TOP.
- 12 minutes just the bottom piece
- I then added the top. 67 minutes = enough time to get the soft inside and not too hard outside.
2. I used 2 cake boxes, and took note of which is denser (I had devil's food and funfetti, so I used the devil's food for the base). When finished, I had enough for 12 cupcakes in addition to the large cupcake.
3. I filled the batter up to the last portion of the spiral for the top, and about 1 inch in for the bottom.
Hope this helps!!!

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Creates a big 3-D cupcake for the whole party to share! Assemble top and bottom cake halves with a thin layer of icing. Professional weight, cast aluminum for exceptional detail. Premium non-stick surface for easy release and cleanup.

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Big Top Cupcake Bake Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Bottom Line Up Front: Worked as advertised.
My daughter flipped over seeing this on TV. I read the reviews, both on and off Amazon, and decided to give it a shot.
When it arrived, I received the three pieces in good condition. It was not in retail packaging but rather a plain white box. This may bother some, but I was fine with it. Inside the box were three silicone pieces as well as an instruction sheet and an idea/recipe book.
I sprayed the cooking surfaces with nonstick spray. Using a Duncan Hines butter cake mix, I split the batter almost evenly into the top and the bottom. In retrospect, I put too much in the bottom, not realizing how much each of the parts would rise during baking. BTW, the instruction sheet recommends splitting the batter in half. Mixed and baked at 375 degrees as directed by the cake mix instructions and set the timer to 35 minutes. I chose 35 minutes because the instructions advise this time; additionally, the instructions also advise that the top piece will cook faster than the bottom piece.
35 minutes later, I tested the top by inserting a wooden skewer. I found that the top piece was not cooked all the way through, so I lowered the temperature (once again, as directed by the instruction sheet) to 325 and let it cook for another 10 minutes.
After another 10 minutes, I found the top was finished. Removing the filling insert from the top of the bottom mold, I found that the bottom portion had cooked just fine. The result was a ginormous two piece cupcake.
I have no affiliation with whoever makes this product. I don't even like to bake. You'll notice that in my review, I refer to the direction sheet quite a bit. I do that to make a point: while your mileage may vary, the guidance provided with this product is adequate to bake an huge gut-bomb cupcake, which is the whole reason I bought it in the first place.

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Why just make a boring old cake or cupcakes when you can create your own unique Big Top Cupcake. The Big Top Cupcake is fun for you and your whole family as it is 25 times bigger than normal size cupcake. The removable insert creates a well for your favorite filling-pudding, ice cream, whipped cream, fresh fruit, mousse... the possibilities are delightfully endless! Have fun decorating your Big Top Cupcake with frosting, sprinkles, cake toppers, or even your favorite type of candy - let your imagination run wild. With this astounding silicone, non-stick mold, it is easy to bake, assemble, decorate and enjoy! Let them think you spent hours constructing your masterpiece. Create a Big Top Cupcake for your after dinner dessert, celebrations, and parties. The Big Top Cupcake is great for Birthdays, Holidays, Graduations, or for those small celebrations like your son/daughter got an A on their test, learned to tie their shoe, or you just got a new job. Buy the Big Top Cupcake today and keep it in your pantry ready for baking on every special day. Also makes a great gift for your friends and family. Idea booklet included! Includes 3 pieces: Top Mold, Bottom Mold, and Removable Insert. Approximately 6-1/2" diameter x 7"H. Non-Stick, Dishwasher safe, Oven safe, and Fridge/Freezer safe

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