[NFB-InTheKitchen] getting batter into cupcake/muffin liners

[Debbie Gabe]

Hi,
I have tried ice cream scoops, but they are too wide and make a mess. So I've since used smaller cookie scoops. They are smaller so it takes longer to fill the cups.

Also I buy the sturdier cupcake liners. It might cost slightly more, but they are worth it

Thirdly, be patient with yourself. It takes a lot of practice. Have a towel on the counter to clean your hands off so you can feel where the drips are. How strict is your instructor about this task? Is a little mess on the edges of the paper liners ok? It's easy to wipe of the muffin pan if it gets batter dripped on it, but the liners are something else. So maybe try practicing at home a few times before you have to do it again in class.
Good luck. It's not an easy task, blind or sighted.
Debbie Gabe
NFB of Hawaii

From: NFB-InTheKitchen <nfb-inthekitchen-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Madison Martin
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2023 9:58 AM
To: nfb-inthekitchen at nfbnet.org
Subject: [NFB-InTheKitchen] getting batter into cupcake/muffin liners

Hi all,
Do any of you have any tips/suggestions for doing this without making a mess? I've been working on independent living skills and yesterday the teacher wanted to teach me how to ice cupcakes (we didn't get to do that because I was late and they weren't cool enough by the time our time was up) but anyway the part I struggled with the most was getting the batter into the liners as they were the paper ones and they're so flimsy that they kept closing. I tried using an ice cream scoop and then a measuring cup but I didn't find either worked very well as it took forever to get each liner full enough and I ended up being rather messy which I hated so I'm really hoping that list members will have ideas that'll make the process go quicker and be less messy if she wants me to actually work on icing again or if I ever get brave enough to try it on my own someday when I'm living alone. I look forward to reading any tips that anyone has!! Thanks
Madison

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