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Essential Tools for your Baking Business
The Sweet Success Magazine editorial team recommends these tools to help you with operating your baking business. We understand what it takes to start and run a successful baking business that is sustainable over time. We have compiled a list of tools and resources for you to use when building your cake or baking business. These suggestions are items that we found to be essential elements to support a cake business.
These are the items we used personally, or other professionals used when working in a bakery business. Check back often as we update this list regularly!
Kitchen Necessities
Stand mixer
We recommend KitchenAid for home-based/cottage-food baking operations
5 quart bowls
Extra bowls – you will want these!
6 quart – Extra bowl and attachment set
(**Make sure you purchase the correct attachment and bowl sizes)
Hobart Stand mixer – our recommendation for retail locations
Large Hobart Mixer – high-volume retail operations
Hand mixer – a must for small batches. Order multiples if you have helpers.
Electronic scale – ensure accuracy every time!
Measuring cups and spoons – stainless steel
Cooling racks – we recommend at least 6 of these, especially if you make wedding cakes or cookies!
Staple Ingredients – Bulk
These are the items we used personally, or other professionals used when working in a bakery business. Check back often as we update this list regularly!