IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use any handles or knobs. Parts become hot during use. To protect against electrical shock, do not place cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS 1. 2. 3. Ready Light Locking Lid Latch Non-Stick Cooking Surface This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. It may be plugged into an AC electrical outlet (ordinary household current). Do not use any other electrical outlet. CORD PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
IMPORTANT During the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice smoke and/or a slight odor. This is normal and should quickly disappear. It will not recur after appliance has been used a few more times. BEFORE USING Solid surface countertops can be easily scratched, cracked, scorched, or damaged, especially when exposed to heat.
13. Remove the cupcakes using caution not to scratch or damage the nonstick surface. Use a wooden or other heat-resistant non-metallic utensil. 14. When finished cooking, remove plug from wall outlet and allow the appliance to cool before moving, cleaning or storing. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. 1. 2. 3. 4. Before cleaning, unplug from outlet and allow to cool.
CUPCAKE MAKER TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS BAKING TIPS • The cupcake maker does not have to be preheated for cupcakes. Just spoon the batter into the baking reservoirs and bake. However, it works just as well to spoon the batter into a hot cupcake maker. This makes it easy to do several batches of cupcakes or muffins in succession. Use caution as the cupcake maker is hot. • Most cupcakes bake in 3 to 4 minutes.
CANDY TOPPINGS AND ADDITIONS Sprinkle tops of frosted cupcakes with sprinkles. Other candy toppings might include: • • • • • • Crushed peppermint Candy-coated chocolates Mini chocolate chips Jelly Beans Candy Corn Conversation hearts • • • • • Gummy or Jelly candies Chocolate stars Decorating or dusting sugar Toasted chopped nuts Toasted coconut Cake decorating shops or craft stores sell many cupcake picks or premade sugar decorations that are fun, colorful, easy and perfect for a variety of themes.
CONVENIENT MIXES Muffin Mixes Prepare muffin mixes according to package directions. Spoon into cups and bake 3 to 4 minutes. Smaller mixes, (pouches approximately 8.5 ounces) will make about 16 mini-muffins in the cupcake maker. Drop, cheese flavored biscuit mixes Prepare (7.75 ounce) package mix according to package directions for drop biscuits. Spoon about ½ tablespoon batter into each cup (about ½ full) and bake 3 to 4 minutes. One (7.75 ounce) package makes 40 bite-size biscuits.
CUPCAKE AND TREAT RECIPES Cake Mix Prepare your favorite cake mix according to package directions. Fill each cup with about 1 tablespoons batter. Bake in cupcake maker about 3 to 4 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. One (18.25 ounce) cake mix makes about 80 to 84 cupcakes One-Half Cake Mix Ingredients: • 2 cups dry cake mix • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons water • • ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 eggs Directions: 1.
Vanilla Cupcakes Ingredients: • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • Dash salt • ⅓ cup butter, softened • ¾ cup sugar • • • • ¼ cup sour cream 3 egg whites ⅓ cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla Directions: 1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. 2. Beat together butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in sour cream. Add egg whites and beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. 3. Add half of flour and beat at low speed until blended. Add milk and blend well.
After School Applesauce Cupcakes Ingredients: • 1 cup all-purpose flour • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • ½ teaspoon baking soda • ¼ teaspoon baking powder • ¼ teaspoon salt • • • • • 1 container (4 oz) or ½ cup applesauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons water 1½ teaspoons cider vinegar ⅓ cup chopped pecans, toasted Directions: 1. Stir together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt. 2. Combine applesauce, oil, water and vinegar.
Red Velvet Cupcakes Ingredients: • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa • ¼ teaspoon baking powder • ¼ teaspoon baking soda • Dash salt • ¼ cup butter, softened • • • • • ⅔ cup sugar 2 eggs ½ cup sour cream 1½ teaspoons red food coloring 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: 1. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside. 2. Beat together butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in eggs until blended. Beat in sour cream. 3. Blend in dry ingredients.
Brownie Bites Ingredients: • 1 package (17.6 ounces) brownie mix • Ingredients listed on package for cake brownies • Chocolate glaze or coconut pecan frosting (see recipes) Directions: 1. Prepare brownie mix as directed on package for cake brownies. 2. Place a paper baking cup in each cooking reservoir. 3. Fill each paper baking cup with about 1 tablespoons of batter. 4. Bake about 9 to 10 minutes or until brownies are set. 5. Carefully remove brownie bites from cupcake maker as they will be extremely hot.
Creamy Chocolate Frosting Ingredients: • 3 tablespoons butter, melted • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar • 2 tablespoons milk • ¼ teaspoon vanilla Directions: 1. Combine melted butter and cocoa in a mixing bowl. 2. Beat in confectioners’ sugar and milk. Beat in vanilla. 3. Beat in an additional 1 to 2 teaspoons milk if a thinner frosting is desired. Makes about 1 cup frosting - enough to frost 16 cupcakes Tip: This frosting recipe may be doubled if desired.
Strawberry Frosting Ingredients: • ¼ cup butter or margarine, softened • ¼ cup frozen halved strawberries in syrup, thawed • 2½ cups confectioners’ sugar Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and beat until smooth and creamy. 2. If necessary to reach a good spreading consistency, add a little additional confectioners’ sugar. Makes about 2 cups frosting - enough to frost 32 cupcakes Tip: This frosting recipe may be doubled if desired.
MUFFINS AND SCONES Almond Poppy Seed Muffins Ingredients: • ⅓ cup milk • 1 egg • ½ teaspoon vanilla • ½ teaspoon almond extract • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil • • • • • ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon poppy seeds Directions: 1. Place all ingredients except poppy seeds in medium mixing bowl in order listed. Using an electric mixer, beat for 2 minutes. Stir in poppy seeds. 2.
Scones Ingredients: • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 tablespoon sugar • ½ to ⅔ cup heavy or whipping cream Directions: 1. Stir flour and sugar together in medium bowl. Add cream until dough forms a ball. Turn dough out onto surface dusted with additional flour. Fold dough in half about 5 to 7 times to knead (do not overwork dough or it will become tough). 2. Gently roll to ½ inch thick. Cut dough into circles using 1 inch round cookie cutter. 3. Place 1 circle in each cooking reservoir. 4.
APPETIZERS Spicy Cornbread Ham Appetizers Ingredients: • 16 baked Cheese and Jalapeno Corn Muffins (see recipe on page 16) • 3 tablespoons whipped cream cheese, softened • 4 teaspoons jalapeno jelly • 4 slices fully cooked deli ham Directions: 1. Prepare corn muffins as directed on page 20 and allow muffins to cool. 2. Split each muffin in half horizontally. Top bottom half of each muffin with ¼ teaspoon cream cheese, spreading very gently. Top cream cheese with ⅛ teaspoon jalapeno jelly. 3.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY SELECT BRANDS, INC. warrants, subject to the conditions stated below, that from the date of purchase, this product will be free from mechanical defects for a period of one (1) year. SELECT BRANDS, INC., at its option, will repair or replace this product found to be defective during the warranty period. Should this product become defective by reason of improper workmanship or material defect during the specified warranty period, Select Brands, Inc.