These muffins are so good; moist, soft, light, rich in flavor. This recipe is from my Ma, it is her Sour Cream Coffee Cake that I simply poured into muffin cups so that each child could have their own “cake.” My children love these muffins, since they get one all to themselves. But here is what is making me giddy…
Have you ever seen anything like it or do I just live under a rock? My local Whole Foods uses this product for their cupcakes and I hounded the baker there until she gave me the name of their supplier. After a few calls, I found NOVACART and they said that I should sample the products before purchasing to insure I liked them. They eagerly sent a few samples and I tried and I liked. These are Paper Ovenable Muffin Trays which come in trays of 24 or 12, I sampled the 12. They are perforated in order to be separated once baked or you may even bake as many muffins, cupcakes, or quiches as you want, you will need to place them on a tray for baking though. They are free standing, do not require grease, and are so cute with that little ruffle once separated from the frame.
Just think, no more washing those nasty muffin pans. Mine look so gross from all the years of baking in them. Another product of Novacart’s that I like is their Tulip Cups.
They come in three sizes and two colors; white or brown. I like the brown. I think anything made in these is glamorous. These do require muffin pans as they are not stand alone. Boo, back to washing but they are worth it!
Sour Cream Muffin Cakes
1 1/2 cups AP flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients until well blended. Pour 1/3 cup into a standard paper muffin liners in a muffin pan and bake at 350 degrees for about 16 minutes or until toothpick come out clean. I like to sprinkle mine with cinnamon sugar before baking. Makes about 12-14 muffins.
So you do not have to hound your Whole Foods’ Baker…
Tulip Cups- Brown 160 x 160 at $57.60 per case of 1440.
Ovenable Muffin Trays-NTS 2 2oz cup- 250 trays/3000 cups at $170.56 per case.
Prices are from 6/24/09. Shipping is by weight.
Call 1-877-896-6682 and ask for Maria.
Peruse Novacart’s catalog for other beautiful items.
It would be a good idea to go in with friends and family on these or you will be baking a ton of cupcakes and muffins forever.
Happy Shopping!
Robin Sue
35 Comments
Oh, Robin, those muffin cups are simply divine! I hate washing muffin tins. And your mother's recipe looks awesome too. My kids love muffins and I usually have all those ingredients on hand – love that!
Hope you're enjoying your summer vacation!
Lovely idea…your muffins look so delicious, moist…really yummie! Love the cups that you used.
Great resource! I especially love the elegant brown tulip cups, but I'm like you- not eager to wash up muffin tins. My vote is for the muffin trays. I just love that little ruffle they make! The muffin recipe looks delicious- so tender.
Back again to let you know that I made these over the weekend… simply the best!
Thanks for the tip. I am always looking for interesting baking papers and this is a fabulous source. The papers are too cute and the Muffin Cakes look simply delicious!
Robin Sue,
Thanks for the info on the tulip muffin cups. I am going to order them!
I found your blog on Serious Eats tonight, they are showcasing your FANTASTIC peach cakes!
They are gorgeous!
These were moist but kind of boring taste-wise. I think if I make them again I'll add some almond extract or fruit. They looked gorgeous though.
The cupcake holders are so cute, I especially love the pattern on them! They would mean more garbage thou..unless they're recyclable?
Anon- yes you can recycle these, they are all paper! Yahoo!
I like the idea of the muffin pans but as a lonely bachelor who does most of his own baking I think it would be a bit much to order a full case.
I did find that the King Arthur Baker's Catalog sells the Tulip Cups by the 24 and they also have free standing round cups by the 24.
Here is a link for those interested:
Bake And Give Paper Baking Pans