7 Essential Tools for Making Any Cake Like a Pro
Just as important as knowing how to make a great cake is having the right tools for the job and knowing how to use them. No matter what kind of cake you plan to bake, these seven tools (many of which you probably already have) will set you up for sweet success. 1. Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer The easiest way to mix up cake batter is with a stand mixer, but that's not the only way. A hand mixer proves an easy substitute for mixing up cake batter with excellent results. Consider This: 5 Things to Ask Yourself Before Buying a KitchenAid Stand Mixer 2. Rubber or Silicon Spatula In most cake recipes, you're likely to come across instructions to "scrape down the side of the bowl, as necessary." Rubber or silicon spatulas are the best tools to get this job done, pushing down the ingredients that have splattered to the high sides of the bowl. These spatulas are also helpful in folding ingredients together and scraping out batter into the cake pan. 3. Ca...