Cupcake Fall When I Take Out of Oven

by Shari Manis
(Pioneer, Tn)

I am having problems with my cupcakes not rising ( well they rise but fall right in the middle after taking out of oven) and not sure what I am doing wrong, any suggestions? I am using room temperature eggs because I heard that would help. While they are baking they rise so pretty but when I take them out of the oven they sink and look awful.

Hi Shari, It is possible they are rising too quickly, try a lower temperature. It is also possible that the batter is not being mixed enough to develop the gluten. Make sure they are done before removing them from the oven by pricking them with a toothpick. The toothpick should come out clean. Leave them in the oven and turn the oven off with the door open, this may work as well. If you take them out too quickly and expose them to cooler temperatures they can sometimes fall.

Try a different recipe as well. Most cake recipes work fine for making cupcakes though.

How high are you filling your tins? Don't fill them more then 2/3 full. This could be part of the problem too.

Her is a delightful coconut cupcake recipe from Alice Steventon, one of the contributors to this website.

This butter cake recipe is great for making foolproof cupcakes.

Are your cupcakes still edible? or are they mushy in the middle? They may be able to be salvaged. Once they are cooled down you can shave off the top and frost them and no one will ever know. AS long as they are fully cooked that is.

Another really great recipe that is very stable and good for cupcakes is my
best carrot cake recipe. Those with a nice lemon cream cheese icing and toasted or untoasted coconut is amazing!

Well I hope that helps you out Shari with your falling cupcakes.