"Diane W. Saunders" > wrote in message
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> Again, I am throwing myself on the altar of knowledge that is out
> there -- when baking mini-cupcakes can any cake recipe be used, i.e,
> any butter cake recipe and is it better to use paper inserts or can
> they be presented (at a party) without them????? My thanks for your
> patience at my lack of experience.

You can use any batter. I like to use paper liners because you don't have to
worry about the sticking to the pan. How you serve them is up to you.
Again, I think the are better served in the paper liners.