How do you fill it with frosting? Is it hard to fill?
1178403
No. I used a spoon to drop the frosting in, shake it so that it will drop down.
1178404
It can be a pain to fill. The top where the pump is unscrews so you can fill it up.
1178405
It's not too difficult. I just used a spatula. It's a little difficult to clean though.
1522088
They are not at all hard to fill. Just messy to clean (I used them once and gave up).
412580
I use a pastry piping set that i bought on ebay for like 2.50$ (from china). It turned out to be crap so i cutted off the tip and i use a plastic bag with the long tip to pipe both sides. U can just buy a long pastry tip to pipe the icing into the middle no problem. (A tip like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00086IA30?pc_redir=1402655635&robot;_redir=1 )
1712324
sometimes the frosting can get messed up by the tier on top. you have to use the smaller cupcake cups n frost it enough but not too much so everything fit correctly without getting messed up. not very ideal!
1439678
We apologize but we do not think it will work out very well. Due to the thickness of the frosting, it may be difficult to push the syringe plunger in and push out the frosting. However, this is only an assumption, it may work better than expected.
744013
Get the frosting as COLD as you can -- handling it in the pastry bag makes it warm and mushy and it will tend to run or droop
646588
it is thick - if too thick you can always add a little milk or water decorating frosting is pretty bland - just sweet tasting. Unless you have lots of cupcakes this is too much frosting - try the local grocery
2164109
I use the equivalent of about one cake box mix each side - Before pouring into the bottom side, I put a clean can with the top and bottom removed in the center of the bottom pan - bake the cake and remove the can, fill it with whatever filling then apply the top. I usually do the top and bottom different cake flavors
530168
You can, but it will water it down a bit. The gel version is better for tinting frosting.
676488
No. It's hard to get a regular size in and out without messing up the frosting.
1321142
I make sure that the 2 halves are together and fill through the hole at the top. I leave about a 1/2 inch free at the top for expansion. I let them freeze for approx. 4-6 hours.
1532744
Yes - heating it up in the microwave for a few seconds will help it be more pliable. I had never used this product before (bought some other brand off store shelf at Michael's) - this was better & easier to handle than store frosting. Just follow directions on the tub - it is really super easy!
593167
No, I've not tried to do that, but the frosting I use is *very* stiff and these have held up to A LOT of pressure when I've needed them to...
904607
I have used it on regular size cupcakes and my opinion is the plug is the perfect size. What I've done is pull the plug out, fill the hole with filling and then break off just the top of the plus and put on top of the filling. If it's frosted, you don't see the hole and then it's a surprise when people bit into the cupcake. Hope that helps.
1300754
I cooked the cake on its side.. There is one side of the pan that looks like a base with several prongs. I remember not filling it past the bottom side, it should rise to fit the whole pan. It came out nicely.
278218
Well stated by previous reviewer! Yes, it's very easy to fill up. The trick is to restrain yourself from blowing too much air into it...in this case less is preferred. Also, if you take it with you to the movies, for example, please make a point of remembering it when you leave.
79870
I used water and it has worked out well. Just make sure you know where you want to place the hoop before filling because it can get quite heavy.