Frequent question: Can we use paper cups for baking?

Can you bake cupcakes in paper cups without a pan? Absolutely yes. You need to consider that the stiffer the paper, the more stable your cupcake liners will be.

Do you use the paper liners in foil baking cups?

Answer: It says right in the description that you can use the paper separators for baking: “Reynolds Baking Cups are packed with paper separators to prevent the foil cups from fusing together during manufacturing. These paper separators should be removed before filling the foil baking cups with batter.

Do you spray cupcake liners?

Grease your wrappers



Giving the wrappers a quick spritz of nonstick cooking spray before filling them works very well to prevent cakes from sticking — even if you’re making a delicate recipe or trying to unwrap the cupcakes when they’re still warm.

Should you use 2 cupcake liners?

If you’re determined to use papers, try doubling them; with two layers, the one on the outside helps keep things bright. Though it also won’t “stick” to the cupcake very well; Hobson’s choice. Rule of thumb: The darker the cake, the less likely you are to get a pretty result.