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My Go-To Baking Essentials (Tried & Loved for Magnolia Crumb)
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items These are the baking tools, ingredients, and little kitchen helpers I actually use while running Magnolia Crumb from home 🤍
Nothing fancy just for looks, everything here helps me bake better, faster, and more consistently (which matters when you’re ...
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Everyday Baking Tools
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Ingredients That Make a Difference
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Cookie Baking Must-Haves
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Cake Baking & Decorating Essentials
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Packaging & Presentation
Everyday Baking Tools
These are the tools I reach for every single time I bake. If I had to start over, this is exactly what I’d buy again first.
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You need multiple sizes going at once..wet, dry, extras. I love stackable ones to save space, and non-slip bottoms are a lifesaver when you’re moving fast.
Thyme & Table 6-Piece Nesting Mixing Bowl Set with Easy Grip Transparent Lids - Blue - Walmart.com
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A stand mixer is amazing if you bake a lot, but a good hand mixer will absolutely get the job done starting out. Don’t feel pressured to go expensive right away.
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, White, KSM150PS
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A stand mixer is amazing if you bake a lot, but a good hand mixer will absolutely get the job done starting out. Don’t feel pressured to go expensive right away.
KitchenAid Ultra Power Corded 3-Speed Hand Mixer, Black - Walmart.com
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You’ll use these constantly—scraping bowls, folding dough, everything. Get a few because one is never enough mid-bake.
Mainstays Colorful Silicone Spatulas Set 4 with Bamboo Handles, Blue
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Comes in very handy when mixing dough!
Danish Dough Whisk 13in - Michaels
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Plastic wears out and stains. Metal lasts longer and feels more precise, especially when you’re baking for consistency.
Thyme & Table 4-Piece Gold Stainless Steel Nesting Measuring Cup Set
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Plastic wears out and stains. Metal lasts longer and feels more precise, especially when you’re baking for consistency.
Thyme & Table 5-Piece Stainless Steel Measuring Spoon Set
Ingredients That Make a Difference
These are the ingredients that actually change the flavor and quality of your baked goods, not all brands are equal here.
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Great everyday butter if you’re baking in bulk. Still real butter, still reliable.
Challenge Butter, Unsalted Butter, 16 oz, 4 sticks
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This is the gold standard. Strong, warm, bakery-style flavor that holds up even after baking
Nielsen-Massey Everyday Gourmet Pure Vanilla Extract, 2 oz – Premium Baking Vanilla for Cookies, Cakes & More
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Easy to find and super reliable. Great for everyday baking with strong chocolate flavor.
GHIRARDELLI Premium Baking Cocoa 100% Cocoa Dutch Process Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 8 oz Bag
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Consistent texture and moisture. Doesn’t dry out as quickly.
Domino Premium Pure Cane Light Brown Sugar 2 lb. Zipper-Pak
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Honestly performs just as well for most recipes..good place to save money.
Great Value Light Brown Sugar, 32 oz
Cookie Baking Must-Haves
If cookies are your thing (same 🤍), these tools help with consistency, presentation, and baking evenly every time.
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This is what I use instead of a cookie scoop. It keeps every cookie the exact same size, which means they bake evenly and look more professional.
It also saves time once you get into a rhythm—no scooping, just weigh and go.
💡 If you’re baking to se...
Mainstays Waterproof Digital Kitchen Scale with Blue Backlit, Black
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No sticking, easy cleanup, and better bottoms on your cookies. I don’t bake without it.
Reynolds Kitchens Stay Flat Parchment Paper Roll with SmartGrid, 40 ft x 15 in, 50 Total Sq. Ft.
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Thin pans burn bottoms fast. A good heavy pan gives you even baking and better color.
Wilton Premium Bakeware Set Non-Stick Mega Cookie Sheet 21x15 & Cooling Rack for Cooking & Baking Rectangular Shape, Packaging May Vary
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Lets cookies set properly and keeps them from getting soggy underneath.
Mainstays Nonstick Carbon Steel Cooling Rack, 10" x 16", Black, Set of 2, Rectangular
Cake Baking & Decorating Essentials
If you’re making cakes for customers (or even just leveling up your skills), these tools make your cakes look cleaner, smoother, and more professional without making you lose your mind.
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These are your core sizes. 6” for smaller orders, 8” for standard cakes. Stick to aluminum for even baking.
Fat Daddio's® Pro Series Bakeware Anodized Aluminum Round ...
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These are your core sizes. 6” for smaller orders, 8” for standard cakes. Stick to aluminum for even baking.
Fat Daddio's® Pro Series Bakeware Anodized Aluminum Round ...
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Makes spreading frosting 10x easier and smoother. A must-have.
Wilton Angled Icing Spatula, 9-inch, Black & Silver - Walmart.com
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This is how you get those clean, smooth cake sides. Instant upgrade in how your cakes look.
Mainstays Stainless Steel Kitchen Bench Scraper with Soft Grip Handle – 1-Piece Dough Cutter
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This is how you get those clean, smooth cake sides. Instant upgrade in how your cakes look.
Wilton Stainless Steel Buttercream Icing Smoother, 9 x 3-inch - Walmart.com
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If you decorate cakes even occasionally, this will change your life. Smooth, even frosting becomes way easier.
Metal Cake Decorating Turntable by Celebrate It™ | Michaels
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Start with basics like round and star tips, you can do SO much with just those.
Wilton Cake Decorating Set with Piping Tips, Decorating Bags, Couplers and Instructions, 18-Piece, Stainless Steel - Walmart.com
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Gel coloring gives bold color without watering down your frosting. Way better than liquid.
Wilton Edible Gel Food Coloring Set for Cake Decorating & Baking Variety Pack of 12 Each Jar 0.5 Oz.
Packaging & Presentation
Because how your baked goods look matters just as much as how they taste—especially when you’re selling.
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Simple, clean boxes make your products feel more professional instantly.
10" x 10" x 5" White Cake Boxes, 2 Count, By Way To Celebrate
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Helps with branding and keeps everything looking polished and consistent. I use these label for my ingredients list as well.
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