When it comes to baking pupcakes, there’s always room to get creative. However, there are essential tools that every pupcake baker needs in her kitchen. Whether you’re new to baking pupcakes or a seasoned pro, these are the 8 baking tools you’ll need.
AFFORDABLE MIXER
Whether you choose a hand mixer or a stand mixer, you’ll need one to mix your pupcake ingredients. Prices can range from approximately $30 to a few hundred depending on the type of mixer and the brand. Choose the one that fits in your price range.
STAINLESS STEEL MIXING BOWLS
A basic set of stainless-steel mixing bowls will go a long way when you’re baking pupcakes. They’re easier to clean than glass mixing bowls. They’re also store easier to store.
MEASURING CUPS & SPOONS
Baking pupcakes requires measuring your ingredients. There’s no way of getting around it. So, having a sturdy set of measuring cups and spoons in your inventory is a must. Stainless-steel may be the move if you’re planning on doing a whole lot of baking as the less sturdy varieties tend to dent over time.
MINI OR STANDARD CUPCAKE PAN
One sturdy cupcake pan is necessary for pupcakes. I prefer the aluminum steel cupcake pans. However, there are several varieties of silicone cupcake pans that work as well. Also, choose the size that works for your dog. Standard size cupcake pans will produce standard sized pupcakes. Mini cupcake pans produce smaller pupcakes. Sugar is a little dog. So, all of the pupcakes I bake for her are miniature size.
BAKING CUP LINERS
Baking liners always add some extra detail to your pupcakes. There are several colors, sizes, design, and patterns to use for your pupcakes.
PASTRY BAGS & PIPING TIPS
I usually pipe all of the frosting onto my pupcakes. If you’re looking to play around with pupcake frosting, adding pastry bags and piping tips to your baking tool box is key.
FLEXIBLE SPATULA
You’ll need a flexible spatula to help with batters and other ingredients that you’ll need to scrape out of the bowl.
ONE SERRATE KNIFE & ONE BUTTER KNIFE
The serrated knife is perfect for cutting ingredients, such as fruits and vegetables, used in your pupcake recipes. The butter knife is perfect for leveling dry measures. And, if you’re not piping your frosting, the butter knife can be used to frost your pupcakes.
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