Show-Stopping Desserts are Easy with Nordic Ware

Nordic Ware, a leader in cook and bake-ware, is known for their special shaped cake pans. One of my favorites is the 2 piece giant cupcake pan #82524. The Nordic Ware over-sized cupcake pan allows you to make a dessert that will surely make an impression on your guests. Surprise them with this delightfully designed cake. Made in the USA of cast aluminum, this pan has a place for both top and bottom to bake at the same time. After baking, construct the 'cupcake' and ice. This may sound complicated, but Nordic Ware has made creating it easy.

Directions: (Ingredients listed below)

Before starting, test to see if the pan will be stable on your oven rack. If not, simply slide a cookie sheet underneath when baking.

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour pan (or spray with BAKING spray, the type that has flour in it already). Set aside.

In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Reduce the speed and add the eggs and egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Add the flour mixture along with the milk, beating just until combined, scraping the bowl often. Beat on medium speed 1 minute; stir in rainbow sprinkles. Fill each mold about ¾ full with batter, then tap the pan on countertop to release air bubbles.

Bake 30-35 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pan. Invert pan onto cooling rack, remove pan and cool cakes completely.

Buttercream Frosting:

In a small bowl, using a handheld mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and continue beating until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes more. If desired, stir in 1-2 drops of food coloring. Frost and decorate as desired. *For chocolate frosting, add 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 1 tsp milk to recipe, omitting the food coloring.

Vanilla Cupcake Ingredients:

Printed with permission from Nordic Ware. Discover more of their line-up here. Nordic Ware pans make a great holiday gift, or treat yourself and make some spectacular dishes to serve or bring to gatherings. They are sure to impress!