1. OVEN THERMOMETER
Keep one on an oven rack at all times. Most ovens aren't correctly calibrated; trust this thermometer instead.
2. PARCHMENT PAPER
Nonstick spray isn't enough. Lining your pan with parchment allows the cake to release cleanly.
3. SILICONE SPATULA
Unbeatable for scraping bowls clean. Pick a fairly pliable one that will bend along the curves.
4. OFFSET SPATULA
Essential for frosting like a pro. The bent metal blade keeps your hand out of the way for neat and easy spreading.
5. WIRE RACKS
Don't sit baked cakes directly on a stove-top or counter: Air must circulate around them for proper cooling.
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