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Gift Ideas for Bakers - OVER 50 IDEAS

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I have been baking for a long time, so have a lot of baking paraphernalia. Let me help you narrow down what’s most essential, and decide which items make great gifts! Plus a few ideas that are just plain FUN.
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For the Newbie

This list is for anyone you know who is just getting in to baking. It nails some of the most critical items for getting started.

 
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the best pans - the only ones I use!
Fat Daddio's® Round Cake Pans
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Must-have for baking flat, moist, even cake layers!
Wilton Bake Even Cake Strips
 
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The king of mixers
KitchenAid® Artisan® 5 qt. Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
 
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LOVE these for macs!
Silicone Baking Mat Sheet, Set of 2
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Measuring by weight is required for many recipes
Digital Kitchen Scale, 5-kg
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these are great cause they're easy to wash!
Silicone Oven Mitts
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ideal for cookies AND cupcakes
Stainless Steel Cookie Scoop
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My favs
Glass Measuring Cup Set, Assorted Sizes, 3-pc
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ultra convenient
Stainless Steel Measuring Cups with Magnetic Handle, 4-pc
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Easy to clean
Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
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So cute :)
Silicone Confetti Spatula, Set of 3
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This is the size I like to use for my hot chocolate bombs
Hot Chocolate Bombs Silicone Mold
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An absolute MUST for cakes!
Metal Cake Decorating Turntable
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Reusable is best!
4 Sizes Silicone Pastry Bag Set(12"+14"+16"+18 ...
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Every baker's fav piping tip
1M Open Star Decorating Tip
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Every baker's SECOND fav piping tip
Wilton® #6B Open Star Decorating Tip
 
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A great piping tip starter set
Decorating Tip Set
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Great for beginners!
Cupcake Decorating Starter Set
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Really helpful for when trying out new recipes!
Still Busy Baking Kitchen Conversion Clipboard
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For the Photographer/Content Creator

If you notice the baker in your life is looking to improve their photography or social media game, these items may just help them along!

 
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setting the scene for pics
Cake Stands
 
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So cute and easy to clean!
Flat Lay Photography Backdrops Marble
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I use this EVERY DAY to film!
Softbox Lighting Kit with Reflector
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My “starter” camera that I love so much I still haven't even bothered to upgrade!
Sony α6000
 
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Super convenient for my camera
GorillaPods Tripod
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For filming videos
Ring Light with Tripod Stand & Phone Holder
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For overhead shots! Can also convert to a regular front-facing phone holder
Phone Photography Stand, Overhead Low Angle Photo Shooting
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SO annoying when your battery runs out. Nice to have extras to charge up!
Battery and Charger Set Compatible with Sony Cameras
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Never run out of space while taking videos :)
SD Card - 128GB
 
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SO tiny and SO convenient !!
Flexible Mini Tripod for Smartphones
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Michaels always has cute options!
Cake Stands
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For the Baker Who has Everything

This list covers a few items that bakers always need, so if your baker seems to have it all… help them stock up on something they are always using up, or get them a new flavour to sample!

 
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The good goods
Pure Vanilla Bean Paste - Nielsen-Massey Vanillas
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Super strong, very fun flavourings!
LorAnn Oils Flavourings
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No greasy cupcake bottoms!
Grease-Resistant Baking Cups
 
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YUM
LOTUS Biscoff Spread
 
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Nice to have on hand for when you don't feel like washing the re-usable bags
Disposable Piping Bags
 
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Code STEPH10 for 10% off!
Colour Mill Food Colouring
 
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I use the little white ones on everything!! And they have cute seasonal colours as well.
Sweet Tooth Fairy® Nonpareils
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So fun to mess around with
Chritsmas Russian Piping Tips
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bakers always want quality chocolate
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
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Just Plain Fun!

These items are cute, they’re funny, they can inspire your baker to try new things… Can’t really go wrong here!

 
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My tip: get them a bunch of butter, and this card to go along with it. Bakers never have enough butter!!
Still Busy Baking Butter Holiday Card
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Positivity :)
Bake The World a Better Place Crewneck
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Baked donuts are super fun and easy to make!
Doughnut Pan
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she a cutie
Heart Cake Pan
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I like to check Michael's regularly for new fun cake and chocolate molds!
Seasonal Molds
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Works for hot chocolate bombs, cake pops, even baking mini banana bread!
Geometric Heart Mold
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Love these for number cakes!
10" Large Number Silicone Cake Molds
 
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Rip the centre out of these for a lovely cupcake frosting tip!
Sultan Ring Tip
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These are fun and frustrating :)
Russian Piping Tips Set
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idk if I even recommend these or not LOL IYKYK
Russian Ball Piping Tips
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A cute add !
Still Busy Baking Dessert Alphabet Poster
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Like how cute.......
Caffeine & Cake Hoodie
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