This is the infamous Muffin Ear Cup, a tool of questionable utility and dubious design. Used by the bravest and most foolhardy of bakers, this contraption allows one to extract the perfect ear shape from a freshly baked muffin.
Side effects may include: loss of fingers, ruined muffins, and existential dread.
Side effects may also include: Uses, Risks, and Legends of the Muffin Ear Cup.