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Bake It ’Til You Make It: Tools & Ingredients I Love
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items From the tools that make prep effortless to the ingredients that punch up your flavor, this list is packed with my personal favorites for leveling up your baking routine. These items are all battle-tested in my kitchen and help me turn even basic rec...
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Bakeware Basics
Prep Like a Pro
Frost, Pipe, & Decorate
Flavor Addicts Unite
Bakeware Basics
The foundation of any good bake—this section includes the essential pans, trays, and liners I reach for every single time. No warping, no sticking, just reliable performance whether you’re baking cookies, cupcakes, or cheesecakes.
Whether you’re making cookies or cupcakes, these scoops ensure even sizing and easy release. Bonus: your hands stay clean and your treats bake up evenly. These have a silicone handle to keep your hands safe from the pressure of repeated squeezing.
Spring-Loaded Scoops (2-Pack) – Perfect Portions
These versatile spatulas won’t melt under pressure and are gentle on nonstick surfaces. Ideal for folding, scraping bowls clean, or mixing up batter without overworking it.
Silicone Spatulas – Heat-Safe and Scrape-Smart
Perfect bakes start with precision. This sleek kitchen scale helps you measure flour, sugar, and even yeast with pinpoint accuracy, ensuring consistent results every time.
Digital Baking Scale – Accuracy Down to the Gram
This set is designed to stay together with stackable handles and easy-to-read markings. You’ll get the full range of sizes without cluttered drawers or missing pieces. Get large liquid measuring cups, and dry measuring cups and spoons all in one pack...
Measuring Cups & Spoons Set - Stackable
Get perfectly even cookie and pie dough every time. The adjustable rings on this rolling pin let you choose the exact thickness, taking the guesswork out of rolling.
Rolling Pin with Thickness Rings – Dough Control
This nonstick-safe set whips cream, batters, or eggs without scratching your bowls. Heat-safe and dishwasher-friendly for easy cleanup.
Silicone Whisks (Set of 3) – No-Scratch, All-Power
Durable, nonstick, and oven-safe—this classic pan, cooling rack, and silicone mat kit bakes cookies evenly and gets you a perfect finish every time.
Half Sheet Baking Pan – Warp-Proof & Versatile
Durable, nonstick, and oven-safe—this classic pan, cooling rack, and silicone mat kit bakes cookies evenly and gets you a perfect finish every time, with the size flexibility you need.
Multi-Size Baking Sheet Set – For Every Batch Size
Whether you’re baking mini cupcakes, tiny cheesecakes, or savory bites, this nonstick pan gets them out cleanly every time.
Mini Muffin Pan – Bite-Sized Bliss
A dependable staple for cupcakes, muffins, and more. This pan is well-balanced, nonstick, and durable enough for everyday use.
Standard 12-Cup Muffin Pan, 2 Pack Nonstick
Ideal for cheesecakes and tiered cakes. This set comes with two sizes and features a reliable latch for clean removal.
Springform Pans 2 Pack Leakproof Easy Release
Bake restaurant-style mini cheesecakes or mousse cakes with these individual pans. Great for gifting or plating beautiful single servings.
Mini Springform Pans 4-inch for Cakes
Prep Like a Pro
These tools make your prep process smoother, faster, and way more precise. Perfectly measured, evenly rolled, and expertly scooped—because baking should be satisfying, not stressful.
If you’ve ever had butter scorch on your pan, you’ll love this. Ghee has a high smoke point and this spray version lets you grease pans evenly without messy melted butter. It’s a baker’s dream for consistent nonstick results.
Ghee Spray – Butter Flavor Without the Burn
From lemon zest to fine chocolate curls, this sharp microplaner makes flavor layering a breeze. Dishwasher safe and super sharp, it’s ideal for zesting citrus straight into batters or icing.
Microplaner Zester – Flavor Boost in Fine Grates
Perfectly portion cupcakes, pancakes, or muffins with this heat-safe, multi-caliber dispenser. Less waste, cleaner counters, more fun. I like these more than the plastic ones because I've had several of those break and these hold up way better.
Batter Dispenser – No More Messy Pouring
These strainers double as sifters, perfect for dusting powdered sugar, sieving dry ingredients, or rinsing berries. A multi-use must for any baker.
Mesh Strainers (3 Sizes) – Your Sifting Sidekicks
This traditional-style flour sifter is easy to grip and gives you control over how much you shake out. No tired arms, shaking, or clogging.
Handheld Sifter – Classic Crank-and-Bake
This adjustable tool helps you slice flawless layers for stacking cakes. Say goodbye to lopsided tiers and hello to pro-level presentation.
Adjustable Cake Leveler & Slicing Ring
These liners hold their color and shape through baking. Great for bite-sized cupcakes or homemade candies.
Mini Cupcake Liners – Greaseproof & Stick Proof
Sturdy, grease-resistant liners that stay bright after baking. They’re the perfect upgrade from flimsy grocery store versions.
Standard Cupcake Liners – No Peeling/Bleed
These lie flat straight out of the box, making lining trays super easy. They’re also perfect for rolling dough or wrapping baked goods.
Precut Parchment Sheets 12x16 - No Curl
Frost, Pipe, & Decorate
Piping bags, tips, and spatulas that make decorating a breeze. These are the tools I use to get those smooth swirls, fluffy frostings, and crisp edges without fighting with your tools.
This multi-pack of stainless steel spatulas gives you precision and control for frosting layer cakes or smoothing batters. The angled design keeps your hands clean and your cakes clean-lined.
Angled Frosting Spatulas – Smoothing Like a Pro
This 12-pack is a step above grocery store dyes. AmeriColor’s concentrated gel colors give you bright, reliable results without throwing off your icing texture. A staple for cookie decorating or vibrant cakes.
AmeriColor Food Coloring Set – Vivid Hues
With 55 pieces, this piping tip kit sets you up for everything from rosettes to ruffles. Whether you’re decorating cupcakes or tackling your first tiered cake, this has what you need.
Wilton Piping Tip Set – Your First (and Only) Set
The only piping bags I will ever use again: These reusable and disposable bags are perfect for both beginners and pros. Sturdy enough for thick buttercream and flexible enough for intricate work.
Wilton Piping Bags – Grip-Ready and Durable
Flavor Addicts Unite
The real secret to unforgettable bakes? Flavor. These extracts, emulsions, and oils go way beyond the basics—stronger, purer, and designed to withstand heat. You’ll never go back to plain vanilla.
A baker’s secret weapon. This Nielsen-Massey paste gives you the rich, speckled complexity of real vanilla beans without the hassle. A little goes a long way—perfect for frostings, cookies, and luxe cakes.
Vanilla Bean Paste – Intense Flavor
Unlike extract, emulsions keep their flavor when baked. This one gives cakes, cookies, and buttercreams a punch of real raspberry without the fake aftertaste.
LorAnn Raspberry Emulsion – Tart Bold Berry
Perfect for strawberry cakes or frostings that actually taste like fruit. It holds up to heat and adds a rich, fruity aroma to your bakes.
LorAnn Strawberry Emulsion - Ripe & Bake-Stable
This concentrated lemon oil gives baked goods a fresh, zingy flavor that extracts can’t compete with. A little goes a long way.
Boyajian Pure Lemon Oil – Natural Citrus
Infuse cakes, cookies, or glazes with intense orange aroma. This oil is cold-pressed from orange peel and makes everything taste gourmet.
Boyajian Pure Orange Oil – Sweet & Fragrant