Brentwood TS-252 Non-Stick 7 Mini Cupcake Maker Machine

Overview

The Brentwood TS-252 is a 750-watt electric mini cupcake maker with seven non-stick wells, baking mini cupcakes, muffins or cookie bites in a few minutes on a countertop rather than a full oven.

This works more like a mini waffle iron than an oven; batter goes directly into the plates in most uses, though several reviewers use paper liners for a cleaner shape. Reviewers have pushed it well past its cupcake billing, baking cookies, brownies and even egg bites in the same wells. Power and preheat indicator lights are the only real controls, so there's no timer or temperature dial to manage.

• Seven-well non-stick baking plates
• 750-watt heating element
• Power and preheat indicator lights
• Vertical storage with cable wrap

Who it's for

Fits parents baking with kids, small households wanting single-batch treats, or anyone wanting a faster, more durable alternative to a toy oven for kids' baking projects. Not built for anyone needing consistent full-size cupcakes or batch output beyond seven at a time.

What buyers say

From Amazon customer reviews.

Reviewers repeatedly used it beyond its cupcake billing, making cookies, brownies, muffins and even egg bites in the wells, and several called it a more affordable, longer-lasting alternative to a kids' toy oven. Multiple parents and grandparents described it as a hit for baking with children specifically because of the quick 6-8 minute cook time. One buyer noted their unit's box arrived slightly damaged, though the machine itself worked fine.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

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