Cupcakes are the heart of every celebration and are loved by all age groups. Their fluffiness and rich texture make them mouthwatering. Then you plan to bake perfect and delicious cakes; it requires a set of skills. Cooking classes make you understand why it is important to learn baking techniques to create pleasant desserts like cupcakes.

National Finishing and Cookery Institute (NFCI) is one of the best hotel management colleges in Karnataka. In our cooking classes, you will learn the skills to make your passion your profession. We make sure that our students learn all baking skills and make bakery-perfect cakes.

In our cooking classes, you will:

•   Learn from experienced chefs.
•   Have practical experience in baking and decorating cupcakes.
•   Learn advanced techniques to stand out of crowd.

Let’s have a look at the top 7 cupcake baking tips from cooking classes of NFCI for delicious results:

1. Use room-temperature ingredients

The temperature of the ingredients plays a key role in smoothly mixing your batter. To be honest, cold ingredients won’t combine well, and the results will be annoying. For example, eggs should never be stored in the fridge; instead, you can buy smaller amounts of eggs at regular intervals. If there is any urgency to keep your eggs in the fridge, then take them out before at least one hour of cooking.

2. Use quality ingredients

We have always listened, saying that “quality always matters.” What you put in, you will get the results on the basis of them. So, it is important to never compromise the quality. You can use real butter, free-range eggs, and fine-quality vanilla powder. By just opting for quality ingredients, you can enhance the taste and flavour of your cupcakes.

3. Don’t Overmix the Batter

Some recipes require beating the batter for two minutes, whereas others require mixing until the ingredients are not combined well. Just make sure to follow the instructions as directed in your recipe. The texture and rise of your cupcakes can be damaged by overmixing. Over-mixing the batter can develop a high level of gluten, so mix the cake batter as per the requirement to develop as little gluten as possible.

4. Check the temperature of your oven

Always preheat your oven before starting to bake cupcakes. If you put your batter into a cold oven, it will make your cakes a complete mess, and as a result, you will be left with uneven or dense cupcakes. For best results, give your oven sufficient time to come to the proper temperature. In addition, place your cake tray in the centre of the oven for constant heat circulation.

5. Don’t open the oven door inbetween

We all know that waiting time is very difficult, and we tempt to sneak a peek in between. But you should not open the oven door while the cakes are being baked.

This is a big “no.”

Opening and closing the oven door can hamper the temperature as well as the texture of your cupcakes. If there is still any need to open the door, then the general thumb rule is to bake your cakes for at least ⅔ of the specific bake time before you open the oven door.

6. Choose Creative Designs

Like the taste, the look of cupcakes also matters. For example, while making birthday cupcakes, you can experiment with themes like superheroes, unicorns, or floral designs. In cooking classes, you will learn how to make cakes outstanding by decorating them. Chocolate cupcakes stand out with peanut butter frosting, whereas red velvet cupcakes looking delicious when beautifully decorated with cream cheese frosting.

 7. Store correctly

Cupcakes are at their best when eaten fresh, but if there is a need, then there are ways to store them. You should store them in an airtight container to maintain their freshness. If you want to refrigerate them, then it is important to bring them out in advance before serving. You can freeze unfrosted cakes for a month. When you want to eat or serve, defrost the cakes and decorate as desired.

The final words

If you desire baking perfect red velvet cupcakes, chocolate, or complicated designs, professional education ensures you understand the nuances of each step. If you’re dreaming to be a pastry chef, then NFCI is the best college of hotel management in Karnataka, where we train you with the skills to stand out in the culinary world. Wear your apron, and you are just ready to bake your best cupcakes!