The phrase "to bake the cups" means to place empty cupcake or muffin liners in a baking pan and fill them with batter, then bake them in the oven until they turn into delicious baked treats.
Sentences with «to bake the cups»
Place paper baking cups in 2 (12 - cup) muffin pans, and coat with cooking spray; spoon batter into cups, filling two - thirds full. (myrecipes.com)
I used silicone baking cups for easy removal, though any mold would work. (wellnessmama.com)
If making cupcakes, line your tin with baking cups. (ourpaleolife.com)