I have had a number of readers ask about equipment required for making cupcakes. So, I am putting together this basic list – no culinary torches here – to get you started. I provided links to Amazon.com for convenience and as examples, but you can obviously get these items in many variations, at many price points, and at many places.
If I have something specific to recommend, I have. Otherwise, most of my equipment has been collected over the years and I don’t have any particular attachment unless otherwise noted. If anyone has any specific product suggestions or opinions, please leave a comment. Hopefully I am not missing something obvious! If so, let me know…
Quicklist
1. Measuring Cups
2. Measuring Spoons
3. Liquid Measuring Cup
4. Electric Mixer or Hand Mixer
5. Spatula
6. Ice Cream Scoop
7. 2 Sheet Pans or 2 Cupcake Pans
8. Oven Thermometer
9. Cake Tester
10. Cooling Rack
11. Piping Bag and Large Tips
12. Cupcake Papers
1. Measuring Cups
I actually have this 6 cup set that has quarter measurements as well. Its a bit more money for the 6 cup set, but I like the convenience.
2. Measuring Spoons
3. Liquid Measuring Cup
4. Electric Mixer
I actually have this mixer. Its a bit bigger and more powerful than the artisan mixer.
or Hand Mixer
5. Spatula
6. 2 Ounce Ice Cream Scoop
7. 2 Sheet Pans
or 2 Cupcake Pans
Use sheet pans if you use the cupcake papers I use on the blog. If you are using normal cupcake papers use the cupcake pans.
8. Oven Thermometer
9. Cake Tester
Or use a toothpick or something else that is pointy.
10. Cooling Rack
11. Piping Bag and Large Tips
This
And large tips are the best for decorating cupcakes.
12. Cupcake Papers
Don’t get the “Nut & Party” cups. They have a waxy cover on the inside… I use GenPak brand only. I buy them here.