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It’s clear that I have a thing for cupcakes and since I post them so frequently, they are often the topic of emails that I receive from readers. Although I try to be thorough in the posts, sometimes I miss some stuff, like little tricks that make cupcake making a little simpler. I’m all about finding tricks to make life easier and this is definitely one of those.
Last week I shared my go-to solution for hollowing out the center of cupcakes using an apple corer. This week I’m going to explain how I effortlessly ensure my cupcakes are almost perfectly uniform in size.
My super secret trick is my large OXO Scoop.
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:
The OXO scoops come in three sizes: small, medium and large.
Small Scoop: The small scoop holds about 2 teaspoons of dough or batter is perfect for scooping truffles, small cake balls, or small cookies.
Medium Scoop: The medium scoop also gets a lot of play in my kitchen and holds 1 ½ tablespoons of batter; which is typically the size I use when making the majority of my cookies.
Large Scoop: The large scoop has a 3 tablespoon capacity and is perfect for cupcake batter, muffin batter, saucer-sized cookies and ice cream.
Where to Purchase:
You can purchase all these scoops via Amazon. I have also seen them at Bed, Bath and Beyond. If you purchase them from Bed, Bath and Beyond, be sure to check your mail for 20% off coupons. My local BB&B allows me to use up to five 20% off coupons for five different items. This may vary by store and region, but it’s a great way to save a few bucks!
Notes
There are many different brands of scoops, Katie from goodLife eats loves her scoop from Pampered Chef, so that is certainly another brand to check out.
This post is NOT sponsored by OXO. They just happen to the brand that I use in my kitchen and wholeheartedly suggest to my readers.
I, too, have the PC scoops, and I love them, but I think it’s just the scoops I love, not necessarily what brand they are.
I love doing this with my large scoop too. The other thing I like to do sometimes is use my 1/4 cup measuring cup that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. works like a charm!
What a great tip!! I usually use my 1/4 cup measuring cup, but this sounds even easier!!
Great post. Just wondering which scoop would be best to use to fill mini-cupcake liners? Small or medium?
Great tip! I’ve been eyeing one of these for my kitchen for a while and now I think I need to go for it. :-)
I can’t live without my OXO scoop. Love the tips darlin’ and the reminder that I am out of cupcakes. Catch ya later :)
cool idea ,thnks for sharing,..
Very cool… Need to get these…
Excellent idea! I use a ladle, but an ice cream scoop is nice because it scoops all the excess batter out of itself, so nifty :o)
Thanks Jamie, I really do need to get these especially for cupcakes I tend to overfill so I am sure this will help me.