How to make those giant cupcakes?!?!

I got one of those pans and I tried it.... and when I flipped the cake over, the entire thing FELL APART!!! Any tricks to getting it to stay together?????

THANKS!

Re: How to make those giant cupcakes?!?!

I've had that happen to me. I've found that you have to spray the hell out of it before you put the batter in. After it cooks, let it sit for a while before you even think about touching it.

Also, when I eventually do flip it to get it out, before I flip it, I run a knife around the perimeter just in case.

Of course, when it does fall apart, i "glue" it back together with frosting

Re: How to make those giant cupcakes?!?!

Thank you.. I think I did 2 things wrong: More spray in the pan, and letting it cool for longer... take 2 is today!!!

Re: How to make those giant cupcakes?!?!

Here's what I do for the cupcake pan cake...

1 box mix of cake. Prepare as directed on box. Spray pan, pour batter in and place in oven. I find that the top part needs less cooking than the bottom so about 35-40 mins in I actually take out the top piece and put the bottom in for another 20 mins or so. I haven't made it in a while but I think I usually bake the bottom for about an hour since it's so dense.

Re: How to make those giant cupcakes?!?!

I too find the bottom and top cook different, so I pour the bottom 1st and cook; then the top.

I also spray and lightly flour the pan and never had a problem.