Whether youâre a weekend baker or just unboxing your first mix from The Flower Food Company (hi, we love you already!), having the right tools on hand makes baking smoother, prettier, and way more fun. Donât worryâyou donât need a full-on bakery setup. These essentials will help you bake like a pro, no matter your skill level.
Here are our favorite must-have baking toolsâplus a few extra goodies to elevate your dessert game (and wardrobe, too). Many of these link to our favorite Amazon finds, so you can grab them easily!
đĽ 1. Mixing Bowls (You Will Use All Three)
Look for a nesting set with small, medium, and large bowls. We love glass or stainless steel for durability.
Why you need them: Mixing dry ingredients? Wet? Folding in flower petals? These bowls have your back.
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đ° 2. Silicone Spatulas (aka the MVP of Baking)
Silicone spatulas are perfect for scraping every last bit of batter and folding delicate ingredients (like edible flowers!) into your dough.
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đ§ 3. Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
You donât need a stand mixer to make our gourmet mixesâbut it sure makes things easier (and prettier).
Pro tip: A simple hand mixer works just fine for most tasks like creaming butter or blending frosting.
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đŞ 4. Cookie Scoops
Uniform cookies = even baking + Instagram-worthy photos. These little tools also work great for scooping cupcake batter or shaping scones.
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đ 5. Nonstick Bakeware (Your Desserts Deserve It)
Invest in nonstick cake pans, muffin tins, and cookie sheets. Youâll thank yourself when your lemon brownies with lavender glaze slide right out.
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đ¸ 6. Cooling Rack
Skipping this step is like skipping moisturizerâyour desserts need time to cool properly to stay pretty and moist.
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đ 7. Flower Power Extras (For That Floral Finish)
Want to wow with edible flowers? Stock up on these:
- Small glass jars or ramekins (for floral toppings)
- A gold tea strainer (for sifting powdered sugar or dried petals)
- Kitchen tweezers or small tongs for placing petals just right
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đ Bonus: Bake in Style with Our Flower Food T-Shirts!
Baking is an experienceâand our signature baking t-shirts make it even more fun. Soft, flattering, and floral-inspired, theyâre made for mixing, gifting, and Instagramming.
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Final Tip: Start Simple, Bake Beautiful
You donât need to be a pastry chef to bake something gorgeous. With the right tools and our gourmet mixes (plus a sprinkle of edible flowers), youâll be making photo-worthy desserts in no time.
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