The First 3 Appliances Every Home Baker Needs

When you first start baking, it’s tempting to believe you need a kitchen that looks like a baking show set. The good news? You don’t.

The first appliance I’d recommend is a stand mixer. Could you mix cake batter by hand? Sure. Could you also churn your own butter? Also sure. But let’s make life easier. My favorite is the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer

(And don’t forget the whisk attachment, it’s the secret to a fluffy cake! KitchenAid K45WW Wire Whip for Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, Stainless Steel)

Next up is a good kitchen scale. Baking is science, and measuring flour by volume can quickly turn your fluffy cake dreams into dense cake reality. A digital scale is one of the best investments you can make. Check out this Digital Kitchen Scale with Stainless Steel and Tempered Glass

Finally, grab a handheld mixer. Even if you have a stand mixer, a handheld mixer is perfect for quick batches of frosting, whipped cream, or those moments when you don’t feel like hauling out the big machine. This doesn’t need to break the bank, here is the perfect mixer that gets the job done at a great price Amazon Basics 6-Speed Electric Hand Mixer with Turbo and Stainless Steel Whisk with Snap-On Storage Case