Sunbeam FPSBCML900 User Manual - Page 4

CARE AND CLEANING Always remove the plug after use and allow Cupcake Maker to completely cool before cleaning. The cooking plates are coated with non-stick cooking surface, therefore little cleaning is required. Simply wipe cooking plates over with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the cupcake maker in water or other liquids. Do not use abrasive scouring pads, powders or cleaners. Before next use; lightly grease the cooking plates for easy removal of cooked cupcakes. HELPFUL HINTS 1. Depending on the thickness of the cupcake paper cups you can use one or two cups per cupcake. 2. C ooking times may vary depending on the cupcake mixture and cupcake paper cup size. 3. Packet cake mixes are suitable to use in the cupcake maker. Use the recipe and method as directed on the packet mix but only cook for 10-12 minutes per batch. 4. Other recipes are suitable to use in the cupcake maker, simply use about 3/4 cup mixture when filling cupcake paper cups. 5. W e recommend using cupcake paper cups for making cupcakes but muffins can be cooked with or without cupcake paper cups. 6. If using the cupcake maker without cupcake paper cups always ensure the plates are greased before cooking to make the removal of cooked muffins easily. 7. Do not open the cupcake maker before the recommended cooking time as this can affect the cooking result of the cupcake. 8. C upcakes/muffins can be frozen and thawed for later use. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely then place into an airtight container and freeze. Muffins can be individually wrapped and frozen for lunchbox treats. 9. U se a flat rounded knife or angled spatula to spread icing easily. Angled spatulas are available from kitchen supply stores. Questions? Need help? 800-458-8407 U.S. www.sunbeam.com -6- recipes Quick Mix Basic Cupcakes Makes: 12 Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking: 10-12 minutes per batch 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour 3/4 cup sugar 2/3 cup milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Preheat cupcake maker until ready light goes on. 2. Combine ingredients into a large bowl. Using an electric mixer beat on low speed until combined; increase speed to medium and beat for about 1 minute or until there are no lumps. Do not over beat. 3. Place 6 cupcake paper cups into cupcake maker. Fill 3/4 full with batter. Close lid and cook cupcakes for 10-12* minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Carefully remove from cupcake maker using a heatproof spatula onto a wire rack. Repeat with remaining cupcakes. 4. Allow cupcakes to cool before icing with your favorite topping. Tip: Basic cupcakes go really well with the basic butter cream icing on page 10. Chocolate Cupcakes Makes: 12 Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking: 10-12 minutes per batch 1 cup self-raising flour 1/2 cup plain flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten 9 tablespoons butter, melted, cooled 1. Preheat cupcake maker until ready light goes on. 2. Sift flours and cocoa powder into a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients. 3. Combine ingredients into a large bowl. Using an electric mixer beat on low speed until combined; increase speed to medium and beat for about 1 minute or until there are no lumps. Do not over beat. 4. Place 6 cupcake paper cups into cupcake maker. Fill 3/4 full with batter. Close lid and cook cupcakes for 10-12* minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Carefully remove from cupcake maker using a heatproof spatula onto a wire rack. Repeat with remaining cupcakes. 5. Allow cupcakes to cool before icing with your favorite topping. Tip: Chocolate cupcakes go really well with chocolate icing on page 10. -7-