I have been baking for a long time, so have a lot of baking paraphernalia. Let me help you narrow down what’s most essential, and decide which items make great gifts! Plus a few ideas that are just plain FUN.
Sections
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For the Newbie
For the Photographer/Content Creator
For the Baker Who has Everything
Just Plain Fun!
For the Newbie
This list is for anyone you know who is just getting in to baking. It nails some of the most critical items for getting started.
the best pans - the only ones I use!
Fat Daddio's® Round Cake Pans
Must-have for baking flat, moist, even cake layers!
Wilton Bake Even Cake Strips
The king of mixers
KitchenAid® Artisan® 5 qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
LOVE these for macs!
Silicone Baking Mat Sheet, Set of 2
Measuring by weight is required for many recipes
Digital Kitchen Scale, 5-kg
these are great cause they're easy to wash!
Silicone Oven Mitts
ideal for cookies AND cupcakes
Stainless Steel Cookie Scoop
My favs
Glass Measuring Cup Set, Assorted Sizes, 3-pc
ultra convenient
Stainless Steel Measuring Cups with Magnetic Handle, 4-pc
Easy to clean
Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
So cute :)
Silicone Confetti Spatula, Set of 3
This is the size I like to use for my hot chocolate bombs
Hot Chocolate Bombs Silicone Mold
An absolute MUST for cakes!
Metal Cake Decorating Turntable
Reusable is best!
4 Sizes Silicone Pastry Bag Set(12"+14"+16"+18 ...
Every baker's fav piping tip
1M Open Star Decorating Tip
Every baker's SECOND fav piping tip
Wilton® #6B Open Star Decorating Tip
A great piping tip starter set
Decorating Tip Set
Great for beginners!
Cupcake Decorating Starter Set
Really helpful for when trying out new recipes!
Still Busy Baking Kitchen Conversion Clipboard
For the Photographer/Content Creator
If you notice the baker in your life is looking to improve their photography or social media game, these items may just help them along!
setting the scene for pics
Cake Stands
So cute and easy to clean!
Flat Lay Photography Backdrops Marble
I use this EVERY DAY to film!
Softbox Lighting Kit with Reflector
My “starter” camera that I love so much I still haven't even bothered to upgrade!
Sony α6000
Super convenient for my camera
GorillaPods Tripod
For filming videos
Ring Light with Tripod Stand & Phone Holder
For overhead shots! Can also convert to a regular front-facing phone holder
Phone Photography Stand, Overhead Low Angle
SO annoying when your battery runs out. Nice to have extras to charge up!
Battery and Charger Set for Sony Cameras
Never run out of space while taking videos :)
SD Card - 128GB
SO tiny and SO convenient !!
Flexible Mini Tripod for Smartphones
Michaels always has cute options!
Cake Stands
For the Baker Who has Everything
This list covers a few items that bakers always need, so if your baker seems to have it all… help them stock up on something they are always using up, or get them a new flavour to sample!
The good goods
Pure Vanilla Bean Paste - Nielsen-Massey Vanillas
Super strong, very fun flavourings!
LorAnn Oils Flavourings
No greasy cupcake bottoms!
Grease-Resistant Baking Cups
YUM
LOTUS Biscoff Spread
Nice to have on hand for when you don't feel like washing the re-usable bags
Disposable Piping Bags
Code STEPH10 for 10% off!
Colour Mill Food Colouring
I use the little white ones on everything!! And they have cute seasonal colours as well.
Sweet Tooth Fairy® Nonpareils
So fun to mess around with
Chritsmas Russian Piping Tips
bakers always want quality chocolate
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Just Plain Fun!
These items are cute, they’re funny, they can inspire your baker to try new things… Can’t really go wrong here!
My tip: get them a bunch of butter, and this card to go along with it. Bakers never have enough butter!!
Still Busy Baking Butter Holiday Card
Positivity :)
Bake The World a Better Place Crewneck
Baked donuts are super fun and easy to make!
Doughnut Pan
she a cutie
Heart Cake Pan
I like to check Michael's regularly for new fun cake and chocolate molds!
Seasonal Molds
Works for hot chocolate bombs, cake pops, even baking mini banana bread!
Geometric Heart Mold
Love these for number cakes!
10" Large Number Silicone Cake Molds
Rip the centre out of these for a lovely cupcake frosting tip!
