Silicone Baking Cups... Save Money, Prep and Clean-Up Time too!

After much careful consideration (and a little research), I'm going to join the 21st century and purchase my first set of le creuset silicon baking cups. The more I read about silicone bakeware, the more I have to ask myself why I continue to mess with the rigid, hard to clean aluminum muffin pans that are such a hassle to clean afterwords.

Not only can you pop these babies into the dishwasher, they're as safe to use in the microwave as in the oven. You can even stick them in the fridge or freezer! The cupcakes pop right out, with no need for greasing and flouring and hold a full 3 oz.

I'm thinking they look good enough to serve in... birthday parties and the like, so long as I get them back! lol

As for my muffin pans, I may keep them around. The silicone baking cups can be set inside or out of a cupcake pan. I'm anxious to see how these perform outside the added support of the pan. Additionally... those old pans will still come in handy for situations when I need to use paper cups for my cupcakes. Sometimes, especially when making cupcakes for larger events or for things like potlucks and picnics, it just makes more sense to use paper cups.

Now all I have to decide is which color(s) to buy. I'm not sure if I should mix things up a bit and get a variety of colors when I order, or if I should go all cobalt blue... which is my kitchen color, or will be when I finally get that project done!

I'll let you know how  I like them! Stay tuned. :)




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