Tools of the Trade


Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer

It makes my life so much easier! This one I received as a Christmas gift 2 years ago from my Beloved and my Mom. Prices vary depending on the model you choose. If you keep an eye out, I've seen the basic model on sale at Target for $130! That'll work! I actually have 2 mixers, the other one is an older model (from the 70's) that a friend gave to me. Still works like a champ. Thanks M.R.!

I saw this on one of the cupcakes blogs on the right column. I can't remember which one, could have been from Cupcakes Take the Cake. Anywho, I got mine at one of the Home Outlet stores at the Vacaville Outlets. Cost $24.99. It scrapes the sides and bottom of the bowl for you. No need to stop the mixer and scrap the sides down. Great time saver!

Ice Cream Scoop

This makes scooping the batter into the cupcake liners a breeze! It also helps to keep the same amount of batter in each cupcake, giving you a more uniformed look. I prefer using this Kitchen Aid brand because it's sturdier than the cheaper version (I think I got this one at Linens & Things when they were closing. I'm sad they're gone). I've bought the cheaper version and let me tell ya', it didn't last long. I know some restaurant supply stores sells different sized ones but if you can't get there, you can go to Target or Walmart and buy yourself a regular ice cream scoop. It does the job.

So anyway, these are just a few tools I like to use when I'm baking. Maybe these can help you too on your baking adventure.
Happy Baking!

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