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Baking Tools You Need
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items This is a list of baking tools and items to make baking easier. I used these items in my drive through Bakery Sweet Janine's. You can check my Youtube Channel Sweet Janine's, my instagram @sweetjanines and my website www.sweetjanines.com and see how to use these different items.
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TRANSPORTING
PANS
DECORATING TOOLS
FROSTING TOOLS
BAKING OF CAKE
TRANSPORTING
The only cupcake holders I used in my Cupcake Shop Sweet Janine's- and I continue to use these in my business. These are INCREDIBLE!
NPLUX 12 Count Cupcake Containers, BPA Free
If you love to bake cakes these are great to have to move your cake around when decorating it. Or if you give away cakes or make them for friends and family, it's nice to have it on a board like this so you can leave and not have to worry about getti...
Cake Board Circle 9, Count of 6
These are great little mini cupcake holders that I use for my business Sweet Janine's. The second photo here is may “baking cabinet” and it holds all my stuff so it doesn't get lost.
good natured Mini Cupcake & Muffin Container
I have a few cake carriers. Some are for very tall cakes and some are for bundt cakes and some are for wide cakes, etc…. But you should have some kind of cake carrier so it's not sliding around your lap on a pate or cake board. Always check HomeGoods...
Top Shelf Elements Round Cake Carrier Green
I have a few cake carriers. Some are for very tall cakes and some are for bundt cakes and some are for wide cakes, etc…. But you should have some kind of cake carrier so it's not sliding around your lap on a pate or cake board. Always check HomeGoods...
KRISPIG Cake carrier 14 ¼ "
I have this exact carrier - actually two of them! I have a few different types of cake carriers. Some are for very tall cakes and some are for bundt cakes and some are for wide cakes, cupakes, etc…. But you should have some kind of cake carrier so it...
Snapware 2-Layer Cookie & Cake Carrier, Red
I have a few cake carriers. I have this exact one! Some are for very tall cakes and some are for bundt cakes and some are for wide cakes, etc…. But you should have some kind of cake carrier so it's not sliding around your lap on a pate or cake board....
Nordic Ware Translucent Bundt Cake Keeper
PANS
These are great for lining your cake pans so you can easily remove your cake.
6" Parchment Paper Baking Circles - 200 Pack
If you just need a few cupcakes a dozen pan works great. And everyone should have one.
Wilton Non-Stick 12-Cup Cupcake Pan
If you're making cupcakes for school, an event or party you should get yourself a 24 cupcake pan. It's so much easier!
Wilton Non-Stick 24-Cup Muffin Pan
This is the fancier Wilton turn table I have. I do not suggest this one unless you know what you're doing and have used a table before. I say this for a few reasons. One, it's kinda pricey. Two, it's heavy. Three, it not only spins but tilts as well....
Wilton Tilt-N-Turn Cake Turntable 12x7-Inch
Obviously you will need some good quality cake pans. I have a variety but if you only like making square cakes - buy only square. Cake pans come in all sizes and shapes. And as you bake more your collection will grow. But get some basic shapes - roun...
Chicago Metallic Non-Stick 3-Piece Cake Pan Set
Obviously you will need some good quality cake pans. I have a variety but if you only like making square cakes - buy only square. Cake pans come in all sizes and shapes. And as you bake more your collection will grow. But get some basic shapes - roun...
Nordic Ware ProForm Bundt, 12 Cup, Gray
Obviously you will need some good quality cake pans. I have a variety but if you only like making square cakes - buy only square. Cake pans come in all sizes and shapes. And as you bake more your collection will grow. But get some basic shapes - roun...
USA Pan 9x13 Nonstick Cake Pan, Aluminized
Obviously you will need some good quality cake pans- and a brownie pan or two! I have a variety but if you only like making square cakes - buy only square. Cake pans come in all sizes and shapes- and so do brownie pans. And as you bake more your coll...
Wilton Non-Stick Square Cake Pan, 9x9-Inch
DECORATING TOOLS
Ahhh yes, candy melts. The wilton candy melts are easily found at Walmart, Target, Joanns, Michaels - you name the place... they probably have them in stock. You can also get them online at amazon.com and they have a variety of colors.
Wilton Candy Melts, Bright White, 12 oz.
If you're using piping bags and want to add a fun swirl on top or a cool design or make leaves.... then you NEED to have a coupler set and decorating tips. The coupler set is what holds your tip in the decorating bag. So you need a set like the coupl...
Ateco Plastic Couplers for Cake Decorating
This is a great beginner set of decorating tips. It has the tips plus the coupler set to go with them. If you buy couplers separate from the tips you have to make sure you are buying the correct sizes…otherwise they won't fit together. This set here ...
Wilton 55-Piece Piping Tip Set with Case
Everyone who is decorating a cake or cookies needs some kind of food coloring. Gels are really nice because they dont change the consistency of your food. If you have to squirt a lot of regular food coloring into your cake, you can easily make your b...
AmeriColor Student Food Coloring Kit 12 Bottles
An off set spatula is the tool you probably think you don't need.... but you do! It makes frosting cupcakes so much easier! It's lighter than a butter knife and because it's offset you can easily decorate cupcakes.
Wilton 13" Angled Frosting Spatula, Steel
I have this bigger coupler set as well - which I love more than the smaller ones. The brand Ateco has some great LARGE couplers and LARGE tips - bigger than you can find with Wilton.
Ateco Large Coupler 404 - 1 Set
I have a bigger coupler set as well - which I love more than the smaller ones. The brand Ateco has some great LARGE couplers and LARGE tips like these - bigger than you can find with Wilton. These larger tips easily decorate bigger cakes and a cupcak...
Suuker Large Piping Tips Set, 5 Pieces
And EVERYONE who bakes really NEEDS somewhere to keep all of their baking tools together. Those decorating tips can easily get lost in your kitchen and you will NEVER find them again. It's very annoying. So please get yourself some sort of caddy to k...
Wilton Cake Decorating Tool Caddy
This is a great beginner set of Russian decorating tips - and it has everything you need to use them and store them. If you buy couplers separate from the tips you have to make sure you are buying the correct sizes…otherwise they won't fit together. ...
90PCs Russian Piping Tips Complete Set - Christmas Cake Piping Bags and Tips Set, Cookie, Cupcake & Cake Decorating Kit Baking Supplies-Cake Frosting Tools,25 Russian Tips,23 Icing Tips,31 Pastry Bags
FROSTING TOOLS
When it comes to piping bags - I have tried MANY different ones. My favorite ones that I have found are DecoPac Kee-Seal Disposable Pastry Bags. They come in different sizes but the one that I feel is the most perfect is 18 inches. If you get too sma...Amazon.com.
DecoPac Disposable Pastry Bag, Kee-seal 18", Clear
Everyone needs scrapers to create smooth beautiful sides on their cake. Cake combs/Cake scrapers are really fun to have around for cake decorating. They take some practice using them to get it right, but they make your cake THAT much more interesting...
Teenitor 7 Pcs Cake Scraper & Smoother Kit
Every cake decorator really NEEDS a turn table of some kind. It will change your life. I promise. If you have never used one, get a cheap one to try like this one by Wilton and see for yourself. I have this one and use it quite frequently. But I also...
Cake Turntable & Frosting Tools Set, White
A nice flat blade, cake scraper, cake lifter... whatever you want to call it... is really nice to have on hand. They come in different sizes. I prefer a smaller one that fits snuggly in my hand. I have this one and I use it almost every single time I...
Pro Dough Pastry Scraper/Cutter/Chopper
This is another larger cake scraper. It's not my favorite because of how long it is... but it is very useful if you're into making taller cakes. I rarely use the tall ones I have like this.
9 Inch Stainless Steel Cake Scraper Set
BAKING OF CAKE
A cake leveler is great for getting perfect straight/level tops. If your cake bakes up with a poofy top, you can easily cut the top off and have a nice even surface using this. And this one folds up nicely to fit in the cabinet - which I love.
Wilton Adjustable Cake Leveler, 12x6.25-Inch
Every kitchen needs measuring cups. But if you are baking a lot then you need some good quality measuring cups and spoons. After using my plastic measuring scoops for 3 years they slowly (one by one) started snapping. The handles would break off when...
All-Clad Stainless Steel Measuring Cup Set
Every kitchen needs measuring cups & spoons. But if you are baking a lot then you need some good quality measuring cups and spoons. After using my plastic measuring scoops for 3 years they slowly (one by one) started snapping. The handles would b...
All-Clad Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
I have this exact hand mixer in red and I love it. It's lightweight, great speed options, attachments, cord folds up nicely. I love it!
KitchenAid 9-Speed Hand Mixer - Candy Apple Red
A stand mixer is really nice to have. You don't need a big one if you're just doing small jobs. If you do bigger jobs then a 5.5 or 7 quart bowl would be really nice to have. I love mine for when I am baking hundreds of cupcakes. A hand mixer is tier...
KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5Qt Stand Mixer
A few sets of mixing bowls is always nice. I have a few plastic ones, a few clear glass ones, a few stainless steel. Get yourself a good quality plastic set and another set you can microwave or double broil with. Check HomeGoods because you can get s...
Mixing Bowl Set - Room Essentials™
A few sets of mixing bowls is always nice. I have a few plastic ones, a few clear glass ones, a few stainless steel. Get yourself a good quality plastic set and another set you can microwave or double broil with. Check HomeGoods because you can get s...
8pc Glass Set of 4 Mixing Bowls with Lids Clear - Figmint™: Microwave & Freezer Safe, BPA-Free, Glass & Plastic
A few sets of mixing bowls is always nice. I have a few plastic ones, a few clear glass ones, a few stainless steel. Get yourself a good quality plastic set and another set you can microwave or double broil with. Check HomeGoods because you can get s...
5pc Stainless Steel Non-Slip Mixing Bowls (no lids) Silver - Figmint™: Nesting Kitchen Set, Dishwasher-Safe, 0.5-8 qt.
Having fresh ingredients that are not expired or clumping (hello brown sugar) is important when baking. Make sure you have your ingredients stored properly. I have these containers and love them. I got mine from Costco for a GREAT price but they don'...
ProKeeper 6-Piece Airtight Food Storage Set
You really should have a few spatulas. I have an entire drawer full and I probably use about 3-4 each time I bake. I just grab a new one instead of clean it every time I need it. These ones from IKEA are FANTASTIC!! They are great quality, come in di...
GUBBRÖRA Rubber spatula - black/white