If you love to bake gluten-free cakes, you know you need some baking tools. I created an easy list of my favorite cake tools. If you are looking for inexpensive tools that work well and hold up to lots of use, these are the tools to try.
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Baking a gluten free cake can be challenging when working with multiple flours and ingredients. The right kitchen tools can make baking much easier.
When coming up with the list of the best kitchen tools for gluten free cake baking, I wanted to share what I use. When deciding whether to buy a product, I expect it to work well, hold up to constant use, and be fairly priced.
I include measuring tools for baking, all shapes of cake pans, and other assorted decorating and baking gadgets.
If you are a baker, I have some great Gluten Free Baking Tips that can help you become a baking pro. I also wrote up my gluten free flour blend recommendations, so you know which blends are best for what types of recipes.
My Criteria For Picking Kitchen Tools:
Having the right tools for baking can make your work more efficient, reducing the time it takes to bake your cake. These are the criteria I use to choose what kitchen tools to buy:
- Any kitchen baking tools you have should be durable enough to withstand regular use and last a long time. Trust me, cheap tools break and end up costing you more to replace. I had this issue with cookie scoops until I tried the XOXO brand. It has lasted for years.
- Many baking tools come into contact with high temperatures, so they should withstand heat without melting, warping, or otherwise getting damaged.
- Some baking tools have a non-stick coating that prevents food from sticking and makes cleanup easier. I also recommend using parchment paper.
- Gluten-free baking is a precise science, and many tools are designed to help measure ingredients or ensure food is cooked to the correct temperature.
- Some baking tools have multiple uses, which can save space in the kitchen and make baking more efficient.
- All tools should be easy to clean after use.
- Baking tools come in different sizes, and it’s important to consider how they will fit in your kitchen and how you plan to store them when they’re not in use. This is especially true for those with tiny kitchens.
My Favorite Cake Tools:
I added what I love about each product in the description so you know how and why I chose that tool. Many of these tools are all you need to make a Gluten Free Wedding Cake or gluten free birthday cake!
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- First, I never, ever use a stand mixer when I bake gluten-free cake. They tend to overmix the batter, leaving you with denser cakes. I hand-mix my batter using these glass mixing bowls when mixing ingredients for batter and dough. I use these glass mixing bowls, as you probably notice in my step-by-step photos in recipes.
- Accurate liquid measurements are important so your muffins turn out with the right texture and soft crumb. I love these Pryex measuring cups.
- Accurate dry measurements are also important so your muffins don’t turn out too dense and dry. These dry measuring cups are very easy to use.
- Lastly, if a recipe uses measurements, use the recipe author’s measurements. I use this digital scale (Mine is this brand, but silver; the brand is the same. The silver seems to sell out often, so I am posting the red one.)
- Use a whisk to blend your dry ingredients before adding wet ingredients to the bowl.
- Preventing sticking is very important so your cake doesn’t stick! I either use this gluten-free baking spray or parchment paper in my baking pan.
- A cake turntable is really helpful when you are frosting your cake. I bought this cake set because it comes with a bent spatula, tons of frosting tips, and scraping tools as well.
- I like this brand of piping bags. They work very well and are less expensive than the Wilton brand.
- A curvy cake top is a lot more difficult to frost and decorate. I love this cake leveler, and it removes the humps from a freshly baked cake very easily.
- A 9×13-sized cake pan is one of my most used pans. It is great for a sheet cake. If you are taking the cake to a party, get this 9×13 pan that comes with a fitted lid.
- I often make smaller multi-layered cakes since there are only four of us in the Fearless Dining household. These Wilton pans are the best for this.
- My angel food cake pan, pictured above) is easy to use, and its removable bottom makes it easier to remove the cake from the pan.
- I have several incredible Gluten-Free Bundt Cake recipes on my blog. I love using bundt pans for their fun shapes.
- If you love cheesecake and no-bake cakes, you need a springform pan. I like this set because it comes with pans in different sizes.
- Cooling racks are critical so your cake doesn’t dry out and overbake while sitting in the pan.
I am always here if you have any questions. I also have a really great Gluten Free Cake Troubleshooting Guide if you run into any baking problems.
My Most Popular Gluten Free Cake Recipes:
I have over 100 delicious gluten free cake recipes to try, including layer cakes, bundt cakes, loaf cakes, sheet cakes, cupcakes and more!
- Gluten Free French Apple Cakes – These little French cakes taste as if you bought them in a fancy French bakery. They are easy to make, too!
- Gluten Free Vanilla Cake – A great cake used by several bakeries.
- Gluten Free Lemon Bundt Cake – If you love lemon, this is an easy, delicious cake recipe.
- Gluten Free Hummingbird Cake – Voted my neighbor’s favorite cake. I bring this to neighborhood parties.
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I truly hope you enjoy this recipe. I have been testing and creating gluten-free recipes for over 15 years. Creating gluten-free recipes that do not taste gluten-free is my goal for every recipe. Sometimes I only have to test a new recipe a couple of times, and others it takes multiple times. I do this so you get reliable, delicious results every time!
I just received my stainless steel bowls from Amazon & I love them!! Thanks for the recommendation
I am so glad you like them. I like they come in many sizes. Let me know what you make :-).
Thanks for this great selection, Sandi. As I age, I find that the weight of the pan must take priority over the other features. My beloved Le Creuset has taken a back seat to lighter weight pans and glass mixing bowls have been replaced with melamine. Getting old is not for sissies!
It is funny you mention this…lately my 12″ cast iron pan has become super heavy for my wrists. I completely understand the need to use lighter equipment!!