MUST-HAVE CAKE TOOLS FOR EVERY BAKER – Sonkas Baking Materials

TOP 13 BAKING TOOLS EVERY BAKER MUST HAVE

1. MIXER

Though there are different sizes and types of mixers, a beginner will definitely need one to avoid the stress of mixing manually. A hand mixer will only be suitable for a subsistent baker, and very mixing very light quantities of butter and sugar. For anything commercial , you will want to consider a stand mixer.

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2. ROLLING PIN

2) ROLLING PIN : Will be useful when rolling fondant or dough. Your budget and scale of operation will determine the type of rolling pin you will need. There are wooden, candle and plastic types.

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3. MIXING BOWLS

Mixing bowls are used for working doughs, mixing dry ingredients, mixing , infact , anything mixing. It can also be used for temporary storage of different mixtures. A baker will most likely need several bowls in different sizes. The stainless bowls usually outlast the plastic ones.

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4. TURNTABLE

To decorate/ design your cake with ease, you will still most likely need a turntable. A turntable is a rotating platform on which you can decorate your cake. The plastic type is cheaper, while the metal types are sturdier and generally better for heavier cakes.

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5. BAKING PANS/ TINS

Your choice of tins will depend on what you will be baking most. You can have shallow pans, deep pans , or muffin pans and even bread pans in different shapes, sizes and quality to fit your budget.

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6. MEASURING CUPS & SPOONS

You will most likely be baking with recipes and Measurements are very important to produce the desired result. Here comes the need for Calibrated measuring cups and spoons.

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7. CAKE COMBS

If you will be making buttercream cakes, you might want it to have some textured pattern. You will want some cake combs which are available in different sizes, prices and produce different patterns.

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8. MEASURING SCALE

When the measurements or recipes you are to use are stated in weights (kg, grams etc.), you will need a Scale. Choose between the manual dial scales and the digital scales. The digital scales give pin point accurate measurements, however they are pricier.

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9. TRIMMING KNIFE

Also known as serrated / bread knives they can be used to remove/trim excesses from a cake before covering to achieve near perfect shapes. They are very sharp and can be used for cutting too.

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10. SILICONE SPATULA

The material used in making this type of spatula (silicone) is resistant to heat and therefore, this tool can be used to stir extremely hot mixtures or remove food directly from roasting or frying pans. It can also be used to scrap batter out of mixing bowls.

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11. SIEVE / SIFTER

A sieve, also called sifter, strainer or filter is used to separate and break up clumps in fine, dry ingredients such as flour or icing sugar before adding them into a mixture. It is also used to aerate or combine ingredients.

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12. FONDANT SMOOTHER/ POLISHER

Fondant’s best friend. Just as the name implies, you will need this tool to make your cake surface smooth and more visually appealing. Sometimes, it is better used in pairs to achieve a more perfect result.

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13. PALETTE KNIFE

Also a type of spatula, it is used for scooping buttercream mixes, batter etc. when frosting or crumb coating a cake and even during stenciling. It usually comes in angular or straight forms. Both will come in handy depending on what you are working on!!

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Which tool did I omit? And which tool do you wish to get soon?