I love to bake, and these are the kitchen essentials I reach for every time. Each one has earned a permanent spot in my baking routine—perfect for anyone who wants to make homemade treats a little easier (and a lot more fun).
For larger baking jobs this is the best tool to have
Stand Mixers - KitchenAid
This comes in handy for small treats
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You need to have a variety of good cake pans
Specialty & Novelty Cake Pans
Whether your baking cupcakes or muffins these come in handy
Muffin & Cupcake Pans: Home & Kitchen
A good spatula is the best tool to have in the kitchen. I prefer silicone.
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Pie Dish
Basic Pie Pan - Bennington Potters
An old fashion sifter is the way to go.
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Cake pans - 8” - best for standard cakes. Also makes for a good base for a tiered base.
Aluminum Bakeware Round Cake Pan 8x2 Inch - Wilton
Extracts with good ingredients and they taste amazing.
Extracts - Amoretti
Loaf pans
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Extracts, Emulsions, and more…
Extracts - Amoretti
Every baker needs a good set of glass mixing bowls.
Glass Mixing Bowls
If you like to decorate this kit is essential to have.
Cake Decorating Kits
The key to a good pie crust is how well butter is incorporated into the flour.
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Perfect liner for nice crisp cookies
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These are perfect for cooling off your baked goods.
Cooling Racks: Home & Kitchen
Perfect measuring tool for a pie crust.
Non-slip Silicone Pastry Mat 28''x20''
Certain cakes require this pan. Make sure it's in your arsenal.
Springform & Cheesecake Pans
Yes you can use a glass, but these are more fun.
Biscuit Cutters
The best way to protect your clothes.
Aprons
Who needs food coloring?
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Measure everything
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Even cakes for the win
Celebrate It™ Cake Leveler & Slicing Ring
Weights
The Best Pie Weights for 2025, Tested and Reviewed