Whether you’re baking from scratch or just getting started, these are the baking tools I actually use and recommend as a busy mom. These essentials make baking easier, more consistent, and less overwhelming—no fancy equipment required.
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Baking Basics (Start Here)
Bakeware Essentials
Baking From Scratch Staples
Nice-to-Have (But Not Required)
Baking With Kids
Baking Basics (Start Here)
These glass measuring cups are for liquids. Way easier to get liquids measured right in something like this rather than a dry measuring cup
COOK WITH COLOR Glass Measuring Cups Green
Glass mixing bowls! Its nice to be able to see the bottom so you know if it is all well mixed. I like these nesting ones because they come with lids and then you have options to mix dry ingredients in one and wet in the other.
8pc Ribbed Glass Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids
A simple set of silicone spatulas to scrap the sides of the bowl
U-Taste Silicone Spatula Set Heat Resistant
These are dry measuring cups that a sturdy and easy to use. I prefer this handle versus a flat metal or plastic one.
Measuring Cups & Spoons Set of 8, Copper
Bakeware Essentials
Sams club baking sheets are superior and also cheap.
Member's Mark 2-Pack Aluminum Sheet Pans
Pioneer women has the best casserole dishes. They hold up well too
The Pioneer Woman Agatha Rectangular Baker with Lid, 9" x 13", Green
You'll need some cake pans. I would go ceramic. Everything I've gotten the metal ones they chip and rust.
Tasty Clean 2-Pack 9-Inch Ceramic Cake Pans
This set of muffin pans is great because it has the large muffin size and small.
12 & 24 Cup Nonstick Silicone Muffin Pan Set
I personally like glass or ceramic for my pans. This ceramic one is gorgeous.
