Other Useful Tools

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In this post I want to share with you some of the other baking tools that are a part of my arsenal. Not all of these are designed for cupcakes, but I love using them because they make my life much easier.

The Kitchenaid Mixer

The Kitchenaid Mixer is a must in any kitchen, whether you bake or not. If you don’t already have one of these, give your forearms and hand mixer a rest, and step up to the real deal. Your cupcakes will turn out better because you don’t have to worry about mixing inconsistencies. There are also enough different attachments available for this stand mixer that will keep you busy in the kitchen for years to come!

This is the model that I have (in orange of course!) and it works perfectly for baking a lot of cupcakes, and comes with the right blades for cupcake batter. Click on the pic for more info!

Small Wares

2 Oz. Ladle

When loading up the cupcake liners, some people like to use an ice cream scoop. That works fine, but I have a hard time keeping the pan clean when the blade on the scoop moves. It tends to fling batter all over the place! Instead, I use a simple 2 oz ladle that fills the liner perfectly every time, without making a mess.

This size ladle will also get a ton of other use in the kitchen, so having one on hand is a great idea. You’ll use it for soup, pasta, and sauces.

Also, with this style of ladle you get to feel like a restaurant chef every time you pull it out because it’s the same type that they use!

Wilton Decorating Kit

This decorating kit by Wilton is really designed for cakes, but it has every decorating tool you’ll need for your cupcakes. It has a ton of different tips, couplers, bags, and even smoothing spatulas.

The price might turn a few people away, but if you enjoy baking and don’t already have all of the decorating tools this is the perfect kit. You’ll be able to tackle any project without having to stop and go to the kitchen supply store to get a tip that you need to finish.

Also, when all of these parts are purchased separately it will cost a lot more than it does in the kit. So if you’re serious about becoming great at decorating cupcakes, this decorating kit is perfect for you!

Along with a few cupcake stands these are my current tools that I use. Baking cupcakes if fun and easy, and becomes funner and easier with these simple tools!