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Best appliances for amateur bakers
If the last time you made muffins was in food tech class, you might be thinking baking's tricky business. But get this, there are actually tons of appliances that give you a shortcut to serving up some super bakes.
Pop the kettle on, relax, and we'll walk you through all the best appliances that make baking as easy as pie. You'll be cutting into your first cake in no time.
Best Stand Mixer for Amateur Bakers
If you’re just getting started, you’ll need a good all-rounder. That’s where this Kitchen Aid stand mixer comes in. The controls are super easy to use (no expert know-how needed) and it can handle everything from light cake mixes to bread dough, no problem. It’s pretty powerful too, meaning you won't risk getting sore elbows while working on that meringue.
Click below to bag our expert's top pick the Kitchen Aid stand mixer
Best blender for baking prep
From chopping nuts for brownies to shredding carrots for a carrot cake, a blender might not be your typical go-to appliance for home baking, but this Ninja Detect Duo< blender can do more than you might think. With the large 1.9-litre capacity on this one, you'll be. whipping up super-silky fillings and perfectly crumbly toppings in no time.
Experts pick: Ninja Detect Duo
The perfect oven for baking
The oven doesn't make the baker, but having the right one can definitely help get consistently tasty results. This NEFF electric single oven uses fan-assisted Circotherm® tech to make sure heat is spread evenly, so you won't find any underdone bits in those chocolate-chip cookies. More in the mood for crumble? Pop the grill on and you'll get the perfect golden finish.
Experts pick: NEFF electric single oven
Best for quick bakes
If you'd love to bake, but think you don't have the time, this Ninja Foodi air fryeris right up your street. Whether you're in the mood for cookies, brownies, or cupcakes, there are tons of air fryer recipes that'll serve up gooey goodness in record time.
Experts pick: Ninja Foodi air fryer
Best for homemade bread
If you're thinking of serving up your own slices, this Panasonic bread maker is more than enough to give the supermarket loafs a run for their money. It's got 31 automatic programmes that cut out the guesswork, making it easy to get started, even if you don't know your baguette from your brioche.
Experts pick: Panasonic bread maker
Brand spotlight
Smeg 50's Style SMF05BLUK Stand Mixer - Black
Kenwood kMix KMX760BL Stand Mixer with 5 Litre Bowl - Light Blue
Bosch Series 2 MUMS2VM40G Stand Mixer with 3.8 Litre Bowl - Black
Smeg 50's Style SMF04CRUK Stand Mixer - Cream
Kenwood kMix KMX754BK Stand Mixer with 5 Litre Bowl - Black
Kenwood kMix KMX754CR Stand Mixer with 5 Litre Bowl - Cream
KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175PSBER Stand Mixer with 4.8 Litre Bowl - Empire Red
KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175PSBAC Stand Mixer with 4.8 Litre Bowl - Almond Cream
KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175PSBOB Stand Mixer with 4.8 Litre Bowl - Onyx Black
KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM125BER Stand Mixer - Empire Red
- Can you bake cakes in an air fryer?
Yes, air fryers make it surprisingly easy to bake small to medium-sized cakes since they're basically more compact fan ovens. But for tiered cakes or ones that'll feed lots of people, you'll still want to use a conventional oven.
- What features should I look for in a baking oven?
If baking is your top priority, you'll want to go for an oven that's got fan-assisted cooking, precise temperature controls, and even heat distribution. These must-have features help cakes rise easily, breads stay at the best temperature, and cookies come out consistently tasty every time.
- Can a blender help with baking?
Yes, blenders can be really helpful when making pancake batter, cake mixtures, fruit purees, fillings, and toppings. Just keep in mind, it won't replace a mixer when it comes to things like dough, cookies, and meringue.
- Why is temperature control important when baking?
Having an oven with precise temperature control helps make sure cakes rise properly, cookies bake evenly, and bread comes out with the right texture. This is extra important with baking since even a slight temperature change can change the final results.
- Which baking appliance saves the most time?
If your main goal is saving time, an air fryer is hard to beat. It heats up quickly, and can bake small treats like cookies, muffins, and brownies faster than a conventional oven. But if you're trying to cut down your prep work, a stand mixer is a real time-saver, taking the effort out of mixing, whisking, and kneading.
- Can an air fryer replace an oven for baking?
An air fryer can replace on oven for lots of everyday baking tasks, especially if you're cooking cakes, muffins, brownies, or cookies in small batches. But for larger servings, a conventional oven is more up to the task.
