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Baking Basics: What You Need to Make a Cake
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Here are the basic tools you’ll need to make a two or three layer cake, plus some extra fun to have items I find super helpful!
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I like to keep three 8 inch round cake pans on hand. I have these fat daddio ones and really like them!
8in Round Cake Pans - Fat Daddio's® Pro Series Bakeware Anodized Aluminum
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I really like the look of a three layer 6inch round cake so I also like to keep three of these 6in pans on hand.
6in Round Cake Pan - Fat Daddio's® Pro Series Bakeware Anodized Aluminum
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Sometimes a round layer cake isn't the vibe, so this 9x13 sheet pan is great to make a rectangular single layer sheet cake!
Fat Daddio's® ProSeries 9" x 13" Sheet Cake Pan
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It's always good to have a few mixing bowls on hand. I like the non-slip bottom on these so you don't accidentally spill!
OXO 3pc Plastic Mixing Bowl Set
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If you're hand mixing your cake batter you'll definitely need a whisk to evenly incorporate everything!
OXO 11" Balloon Whisk
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These are great for scraping out every last bit of your cake batter into the baking pans
Rubber Spatula
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If you're looking to bake, frost and transport all in one dish this pyrex set is great!
Glass Bakeware, 8" & 9x13" Dishes
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I love a angled measuring cup - they're super helpful when trying to measure a liquid acurately
OXO 2 Cup Angled Measuring Cup: Clear Plastic, Dishwasher-Safe, Lifetime Warranty, 7" Width, 4.1" Height
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An offset spatula is so helpful when frosting a cake
OXO 2pc Icing Knife Set: Stainless Steel Offset & Frosting Spatulas, Ergonomic Non-Slip Handles, Dishwasher-Safe
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I love this brand for silicone spatulas but really one from anywhere will work!
Tovolo Kitchen Accessories. Flex-Core® Spatulas
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Weighing your ingredients is so much easier and more accurate. I find having a kitchen scale on had to be super helpful!
Taylor Digital Kitchen Glass Top 11lb Food Scale Black
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Being able to easily turn your cake while decorating it is a game changer! It really takes your decorating skills up a level. This taller option is really nice for bringing the cake closer to eye level.
Metal Cake Decorating Turntable by Celebrate It
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This short, plastic turntable is a great option if you're just getting into more seriously decorating your cakes. Being able to easily turn your cake with decorating it really helps!
Turntable Cake Stand by Celebrate It
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The key to a professional looking cake is really smooth sides. This is the secret!
Ateco 4-Sided Aluminum Cake Smoother & Decorating ...
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Frosting your cake on a cake board rather than directly onto a plate or cake stand makes them much easier to transport
Cake Boards
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Cake boards are so nice for easily transporting your cakes
Cake Boards, 13" x 19", Value Pack by Celebrate It
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You want your cake box to be slightly bigger than your cake - for a 8in round cake you'll want a 10in cake box and a 10in cake board.
Window Cake Box by Celebrate It
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This reusable cake carrier is great for taking desserts outside of the house.
Sterilite Cake Server, Plastic Food Storage Container with Lid, Latches and Handle, Dessert Carrier, Dishwasher Safe, Clear Lid and White Base
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If you bake a lot, investing in a stand mixer makes things so much easier!
Stand Mixers - KitchenAid
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