How to Make a Giant Cupcake Cake

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INGREDIENTS
- Pound Cake Mix
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- Giant Cupcake Pan: bit.ly/2MVA5vc
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[@funandlala]

1:38 2½ cups for the top of the cup cake and 3½ for the bottom ♡

[@jacquelineflowers100]

I made this and used a carrot cake recipe. Turned out BEAUTIFUL 😍 I love Wilton always have always will. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@dminniswhite68]

I've made this large cupcake many times. Often I make the "liner" portion out of chocolate (or Wilton Candy Melts) first, so that you get a clean cupcake liner and the cake stays moist inside. I also prefer to torte (or cut layers) into each half, so that I can get more buttercream to cake ratio. This is always a nice topper cake for a cupcake stand, especially for weddings and showers, even birthday parties. I've used them as smash cakes, chocolate pinatas (all chocolate outside, candy and toys inside), used the top swirl for the dress of a shorter doll cake...really, the uses are endless and it's a great multi-use pan. I do prefer to bake the tops and bottoms separately, so that I can control how "done" they are, but it's never been a problem to make the batter sit while the other half bakes. Good luck, bakers!

[@musicmom6295]

you should make a video :0)

[@KelseyRaeVT]

So helpful ! My son is tuning one tomorrow and I am making him a monster cake out of my giant cupcake pan I bought but my fiancé thru the box out with the instructions !!! So glad I found this video !

[@reganfisher22]

I am making a monster smash cake for my nephew who is turning one but I have not decided the best monster look for this pan, can you show your finished cake?

[@Lucas-w5h5o0]

Wow this nice big cupcake

[@kirlq.6386]

I love this as a nice bday surprise or any celebration

[@nycwojo6741]

I tried this on m daughters cake using your swirl flower technique on top and it came out awesome - used gold powder over white for base and did a ganache drip - but if it weren’t for your video I’d have a boring top thanks!

[@cherylowens6276]

I'm getting ready to try my very first Wilton giant cupcake..I love the way you explain everything..I learn so much from you..thanks!!!☺

[@wilton]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Happy baking! -Stephanie

[@cherylowens6276]

Wilton I made it for my daughter's birthday with some cotton candy cupcakes and it turned out BEAUTIFUL!!!!..I had so many compliments..I wish I could only attach a photo to show you..thanks again!!!!!☺

[@allyrooh3628]

I am trying this tonight 😮

[@sugarcoder]

This giant cupcake looks so awesome!

[@wilton]

Thank you so much! -Stephanie

[@rosefenton7579]

How about a recipe from scratch, without chocolate and cake mixes??? Thanks Stephanie!!!

[@yutubevideo9193]

Po,mipuunhgtb

[@lorenajenny]

Omg I'm going to make one for my baby's first birthday photoshoot and another one for the party !! :)

[@wilton]

Yay! Happy Baking! -Stephanie

[@Vdot123]

I am a photographer & you just helped me save money on birthday cakes & smash cakes

[@thehiddenhaven5486]

This is amazing helpful!!

[@dreynolds2417]

My pan just arrived in the mail today! Can't wait to try. I was going to frost the bottom half but I think I'll just leave it bare like you did because that's how regular sized cupcakes are.

[@wilton]

Awesome! Happy baking! -Stephanie

[@tanyastille5536]

I just got into giant cupcake making and you have inspired me to continue!! You make it look so easy!

[@wilton]

That's great to hear, Tanya! If you're on Instagram, don't forget to tag us @wiltoncakes when you post a photo of the giant cupcake. We'd love to see your work. Thanks for watching!

[@rimamoushaghayan6646]

Made this last night and it turned out beautifully 😀 Thanks so much Stephanie!!

[@wilton]

Yay! I'm so glad! Thanks for watching and Happy Baking! -Stephanie

[@amandacomeau-sheren5511]

Thank you for this video, Stephanie! I just put mine in the oven and I sure do hope it turns out like yours. I did everything you did :) I'm going to decorate mine with rosettes as well. It will be the smash cake for my daughter's first birthday photo shoot in the morning!

[@wilton]

So cute! Love the idea of using this pan for a smash cake! Happy 1st Birthday to your daughter! -Stephanie

[@lauranglover521]

I use candy melts and line the bottom of the cupcake pan (make it not too thick, but not too thin) and cool for a hard cupcake liner. Works beautifully and looks impressive as it legit looks like a liner. Wish they sold large cupcake liners that fit in these pans- that would be amazing...but for now, do it this way and it will work out nicely!

[@wilton]

Great tip to use Candy Melts! 💛 We'll let the team know you're interested in a giant cupcake liner too 🥰

[@lerindaevans8839]

Making this for my grandson 1st birthday. Smash cake!

[@genesanchez4180]

Your one of the best bakers and cooks cydney... 10+

[@averymcdaniel423]

What do you use to transport it? I have a cake smash session coming up soon.

[@wilton]

We'd recommend a tall bakery/cake box.

[@bonniefrank5377]

Hi. I'm using cake mixes on my giant cup cake what size vanilla pudding are you using small one about 3.1. i have one 5.25 is that enough when doubling?

[@katrinaboland4430]

i’m planning on making this for my daughters first birthday 😊

[@wilton]

Cool! Let us know how it turned out!

[@kristanpennington8799]

I have made a couple of them. I do make the wrapper as a candy shell, fill it with cake and the decorate the top.

[@hailomfreweinifreweini5335]

Nice and beautiful 😍

[@hailomfreweinifreweini5335]

Nice cake 🎂

[@coolcupcake145]

WOW WILTON LOVE IT! FOR MY 13TH BIRTHDAY I WANTED A GIANT CUPCAKE SO I ASKED MY AUNT TO BUY THE PAN FROM THE CRAFT STORE BUT SHE KEPT TELLING ME WHEN I ASKED HER IF SHE GOT IT THAT SHE DIDN'T BUY IT AND I DIDN'T SEE ANYMORE PANS AT THE CRAFT STORE SO I WAS SO WORRIED AND UPSET THAT I WOULDN'T GET A GIANT CUPCAKE FOR MY B-DAY BUT APARENTLY SHE GOT IT THE NEXT DAY AND SURPRIZED ME WITH IT ON MY BIRTHDAY! AND I STARTED CRYING WHEN I SAW IT! HOPE YOU ENJOYED MY FIRST GIANT CUPCAKE STORY!🎂🍰

[@wilton]

Aw, that is so sweet! Love it! What a great aunt! Hope you had a happy birthday! -Stephanie

[@coolcupcake145]

I sure did

[@terrianprince1457]

easy and fast ...very,very nice cake love it

[@wilton]

Thank you! -Stephanie

[@jarmac7420]

I made Shopkins Cupcakie with this pan! It came out so cute!

[@SandyDeJong]

I am from Australia and looking for a giant cup cake pan now for this. The reason/s I will be making mine is for fun and love of baking but also for photography. thanks for the video. Hope I can find one down under

[@ilUv2sK88]

I used the pan during Christmas time. I sprayed the bottom with the silver metallic spray and frosted the top white with an offset spatula. I got the Wilton Christmas light candy mold and black licorice to look like lights were strung on it.

[@wilton]

Great idea! I would to see that! Thanks for watching! -Stephanie

[@ayat3059]

Please explain! If your using cake mix, do you use the ingredients on the box or just the ones listed? Also, what happens if you don't use instant pudding mix? Thanks!

[@wilton]

Just like Chantal said, if you follow the recipe in this video just use what I listed, not the other ingredients on the box. The instant pudding is what adds structure so if you can't add it, use another pound cake recipe :-) -Stephanie

[@jenniferstefan3586]

@@wilton How much instant pudding please :)

[@corinnaseibt4319]

hi!so glad I found this video. if my cake mix calls for milk & butter do I substitute the water & oil and the taste will not change? thank you!

[@angelicagrayson9491]

Beautiful cake cupcake

[@wilton]

Thanks and thank you for watching. We hope you subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any of our videos. 😊

[@Meg-hq4im]

love the colours

[@wilton]

Thank you! Teal is my favorite color :-) -Stephanie

[@Meg-hq4im]

Mints mine :-)

[@mozzarella6942]

Hello I love all of your vids. it teaches me alot of baking tips

[@wilton]

Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoy the videos! -Stephanie

[@aubreefaye8413]

Hi, can I use whipped icing on this cake design? Will it fall off? Or should I use buttercream?

[@wilton]

Buttercream would be more stable, but as long as you store it in a refrigerator and only bring out when you're ready to serve, whipped icing should stay put!

[@amandahart2980]

Making one for all three my girls birthdays. They are turning 8, 2, and 1. I hope I do well with it.

[@wilton]

How fun! Good luck! If you're on Instagram, don't forget to tag #wiltoncakes so we can see a photo! :)

[@magamedina436]

Wilton can I use cake batter instead pound cake cause I'm sort of allergic to pound cake

[@homewithjess852]

Oh! That is so awesome.

[@wilton]

Thank you! -Stephanie

[@kaceerasmussen3809]

i am planning on making this cake for a baby shower ! if i make the cake the night before what is the best way to store it to insure it stays good overnight?? and what is the amount of time it took you to cook and decorar your cake??

[@wilton]

Hi! We recommend storing the cake covered in the refrigerator overnight. It’s hard to give a time frame because the cake has to bake and cool, but decorating in this video would take about an hour. Hope that helps!

[@jjc3785]

It looks delicious

[@wilton]

Thank you! -Stephanie

[@LaMeoww531]

Making one today for my granddaughter and her squad... enjoy guys.. hope Abuela does buenass

[@iknowsomethingyoudontknow7230]

We're making a smash cake for my sons 1st bday!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wilton]

Yay! So cute! Happy Birthday to your son! -Stephanie

[@bolisdalva6263]

me encantan tus trabajos

[@esliet]

Confused. Do you use a pound cake recipe and in addition add all ingredients mentioned ? Eggs , oil etc ?

[@cutiebee2]

No, the additional ingredients (the eggs, oil etc.) are for doctoring up boxed cake mix to make it more sturdy as a pound cake. She said so before listing the additional ingredients. If you have your own pound cake recipe, I figure you can just go ahead and use it.

[@esliet]

+cutiebee2 thanks a bunch

[@jeannemyers5419]

Would it bake well if I did cake mix from scratch and add pudding mix?

[@wilton]

Hi Jeanne, you can absolutely bake from scratch. We recommend a pound cake recipe for this one to help hold its shape.

[@rla1109]

Any suggestions on how to transport it once its decorated?

[@donnawagner6575]

Way to go Stephanie.......love your video's Donna Wagner

[@mariajoseiglesias296]

so cute

[@wilton]

Thank you! -Stephanie

[@MsSFashionLover]

I've made quite a few of these for cake smash sessions and just regular birthdays. I love to make a shell out of candy melts for the bottom layer. This makes it so easy to decorate and it looks great! Love this pan!

[@wilton]

Great idea with the candy shell! Thanks for watching! :-) -Stephanie

[@moizsattar7671]

wow so yummy

[@flipflops5306]

Good information, thank you

[@wilton]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching! -Stephanie

[@ChrisDeCarloMETMORPH]

Thanks for the recipe. I tried it and it turned out ok except you do not need to double the recipe if you’re using cake batter. I did 2 boxes of cake mix, 2 boxes of instant pudding, 8 eggs, 2C water and 2/3c oil as you instructed and I had enough for the cupcake pan plus an additional cake and a few normal sized cupcakes. WAY too much batter. Did I do something incorrectly here? I measured carefully.

[@wilton]

Hi there! We've had two different giant cupcake pans, one is larger than the other. The larger one is shown in this video, and the smaller one has a rectangular base and only needs one cake mix. It's possible you just have our smaller version!

[@anna-uh9yw]

In the video are you using a cake mix from a box or a pound cake?

[@wilton]

Hello! I am using a box mixed that I doctored up to be pound cake. You can do that or use a pound cake recipe :-) -Stephanie

[@klyn2232]

Can we use a regular cake mix?

[@Cno7230]

My sister wants one of these for her birthday but she would like to use it for a velvet cake recipe can we do that?

[@mryannbaxa510]

I would probably cut a whole in the center of the bottom and pour a little pudding OR some chocolate ganache' in the center for a little more exciting flavor and moisture too.

[@mandyarcitio5694]

Hey! Love the video! If I use pound cake from a box mix, do I still need to add the pudding or just follow the box recipe and double it?

[@wilton]

Hi Mandy! If you are using a pound cake mix from a box, follow the instructions for that mix. Since this pan calls for 6 cups of batter, I would double it :-) Happy baking! -Stephanie

[@Karoline1210aka]

Ohh noo.. i put pudding mix min my box cake, it’s literally in the oven now 🥺😣

[@brendamacdonald823]

have a silicone pan love it

[@MusharnaMush]

made one a long time ago and failed, it is time for redemption this weekend, gonna try lemon pound cake with coconut cream frosting.

[@patriciawinfrey585]

Here goes, my grandson’s 1st birthday... crossing my fingers. Thanks for the tips

[@JazzyPhay15]

How’d it go?! 😊

[@rimamoushaghayan6646]

Thanks so much!!

[@wilton]

Thanks for watching! -Stephanie

[@rimamoushaghayan6646]

Stephanie, one more question before I make this giant cupcake. Did you use the instant pudding 4 serving or the instant pudding/pie pudding which is a 6 serving box? Thanks again!

[@wilton]

Hi Rima! I used the 4-serving size box :-) -Stephanie

[@mundzi2169]

what is the recipe of the icing? :) it looks great :)

[@bananamurples3507]

I believe they used their Wilton buttercream icing which you can buy in tubs but you can make it yourself,mother have a video recipe! You can use any icing as long as it's not too thin, if it's too thin, you won't be able to have nice rosettes

[@mundzi2169]

+Melissa Lanning thanks i will look on the internet for this icing :)

[@sherylwildoner7495]

I only have the stiff decorator icing and I would like to use it up. Can you tell me the ratio of water to stiff decorator icing to use to get it back to the right thinness for piping?

[@wilton]

Hi Sheryl, You can add 2 tablespoons of water to make it thinner. Thanks for watching the video and don't forget to subscribe to our channel: s.wilton.com/10vmhuv

[@tinapearce1921]

Cupcake Jemma does the best tutorial, sorry but this one - she just couldn't be bothered!

[@rutgenesis]

Hi! how many servings does this giant cupcake yiel? is it a 6" or 8" size? thank you so much

[@wilton]

Hello! This serves about 12-15 people :-) Happy baking! -Stephanie

[@2007kbear]

Hello, what brand of cake mix did you use? And what size pudding package did you use? Thank you!

[@wilton]

Hello! For this cake I used Pillsbury chocolate cake mix and the pudding package is 3.4 ounces :-) -Stephanie

[@letsgolegos6089]

Does it have to be dense? Can I make an angel food cake with this type of pan?

[@wilton]

Hi Angie! A denser batter does work better in this pan. -Stephanie

[@rimamoushaghayan6646]

Great Video! Do you have a recipe for the icing you used? Thank you!

[@wilton]

Hi Rima! We used our White Decorator Icing available here: www.wilton.com/white-decorator-icing/704-680.html

[@moizsattar7671]

good decoration

[@wilton]

Thank you so much! -Stephanie

[@KrisannAshcroft]

1st Birthday smash cake coming up!

[@JKW24LUV]

I made one for my son's first birthday :)

[@wilton]

Awesome! I bet he loved it! :-) -Stephanie

[@JKW24LUV]

+Wilton He did! Thank you :)

[@sofiar.4409]

YES!!♡♡♡

[@kylieangel6478]

I just got this pan like a month ago and love it

[@wilton]

Awesome! Glad you are enjoying it! -Stephanie

[@kellyking1778]

For the pound cake recepie do i have to have two boxes of the mix?

[@wilton]

You can find our Pound Cake From Box Mix recipe here: www.wilton.com/pound-cake-from-cake-mix/WLRECIP-377.html

[@gloriveerosa1438]

Qué hermoso

[@kellydunn4581]

Made this tonight for a birthday tomorrow. Then realized my cake carriers are not tall enough 😂

[@wilton]

Oh no! Time to go to the store and get another one 🙂

[@sofiaalonzo1912]

Did you notice that they changed the bottom part? The final result wasn’t the original cake. They changed it 😱

[@jessicathompkins3551]

What size cake box did you use 6 or 8 inch

[@wilton]

Hi Jessica! You would likely want a 10 inch box for this cake. If you can find one that is at least 8 inches tall, that should fit the finished cake.

[@isabelgonzalezdebaltodano2345]

I have this mold, but I want to make a keto version. Keto baked goods don't tend to rise, so I'm wondering what would happen if I filled them all the way...

[@joaneballe]

Hi! Where to buy that cupcake pan?

[@wilton]

Hi! You can get our Giant Cupcake Pan here: www.wilton.com/dimensions-giant-cupcake-pan/2105-5038.html

[@gloriveerosa1438]

Qué puedo hacer para que el frosting no se me derrita cuando salgo a llevarlo a venderlo. gracias

[@cheyennechua3603]

Hi! Can i use chiffon recipe for this cake?

[@wilton]

Hi Cheyenne! I think a chiffon recipe is too light for this pan. The pan works best with a pound cake recipe. Happy baking! -Stephanie

[@Meg-hq4im]

You can get them on amazon for not alot of money

[@rubyg1659]

Hi, how much would you charge one of these?

[@slopez1901]

Can I use pound cake out of the box

[@ritasevigny6402]

What size of instant pudding mix do you use

[@wilton]

Hello! We used the 4 serving size instant pudding mix. -Stephanie

[@donnahoward7320]

So if you use a pound cake box mix - and don't add the ingredients she said rather just follow the box directions - how do you get it a chocolate look? Aren't the pound cake mixes vanilla??

[@donnahoward7320]

oh! The pudding should be chocolate -- got it!!!

[@donnahoward7320]

okay so it's obvious no one is reading this!! But I see if you use the cake mix it is chocolate, but if you use a pound cake, it is vanilla. Glad I figured that out - and why isn't Stephanie answering???

[@dequinceygoins2641]

I am a great-grand mother and volunteered to make the smash cake. It was a disaster. We had to travel to the party and it was hot. I packed it in ice. I got a lot of compliments, but I was embarrassed. The icing was put on with a butter knife, it was stiff enough and did not melt off the cake.

[@queencleo1151]

Excuse me but I'm in Europe - what exactly us a pudding mix?

[@adaleesa]

i made this cake for my grandmas birthday

[@mariabarrientos5157]

😍😍😍😍

[@bettypeterson5182]

Do you have recipe for Angel Food cake with giant cupcake

[@dalekemp7033]

How do I make it with betty Crocker rainbow bit cake mix

[@lsauers]

What size instant pudding mix?

[@wilton]

Hi Lori! A 4-serving size pudding mix :-) -Stephanie

[@PaganGoddess777]

making it tonight for tomorrow. my daughters 3rd bday is tomorrow. I'm not using a piping bag just a flat knife since I forgot. icing the top only, white cake and using a silicone mold,and butter to grease. I'm not really a baker more like real food cooking

[@wilton]

Happy Birthday to your daughter! Thanks for watching! -Stephanie

[@christinecarvalho1196]

Has anyone made this with a gluten free cake mix? Hoping to make this for my daughters birthday.

[@andreacol81]

How many portions will come out of this giant cupcake?

[@chocolateabutterflies5902]

Depends how big the slices are!😂

[@ohh_manda]

I've made this cake many times, but it definitely depends on the cake batter and how big you cut it, obviously. The denser the cake, the smaller the pieces. Like she said in the video, it's better to do a denser cake. Probably around 15-20 larger pieces, 20-30 smaller ones. Hope that's helpful. :)

[@ohh_manda]

BTW, this Wilton pan is like 30-40$. I bought a silicone two piece set for 15$ at Hobby Lobby. The top bakes faster than the base, its best to have them separate. And also easier to take out of the pan with silicone.

[@ohh_manda]

Sorry for so many comments.... with the silicone one, you are able to make a chocolate mold out of the bottom to get crisp edges instead of leaving the cake open to dry out.

[@jordantaylorgodwin]

I saw the silicone version at HL and am torn between the 2. What type of cake did you use in yours?

[@marilynaguilera1254]

How much does it cost

[@rosamenjivar8265]

For how many servings

[@wilton]

This cake will yield about 10-12 servings