Small Batch Baking Essentials

You may have heard the expression, ‘the right tool for the right job‘. After years of baking and testing small batch recipes, that expression couldn’t be more fitting! Baking for two and small batch desserts often requires smaller equipment and tools.

This page is where I have curated every kitchen tool I personally use for my recipes (and you may even see them in action in my recipe photos!). And while your kitchen may have a few essentials, this resource is designed to make you successful in your small batch baking endeavors!

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Small Appliances

These are the appliances I use every day for my small batch recipes.

  • I’d like to call out the 3-quart mixing bowl – this bowl works on a standard size mixer with the standard attachments (I love that I don’t have to buy a small mixer!).
  • The hand mixer has a digital display and timer – love this when I provide time to mix instructions!

Small Baking Pans

From small 6-inch cake pans to a brownie pan (that doubles as an individual cake pan for my viral small batch pumpkin bread). And of course, a cupcake pan for all those small batch cupcakes and muffins.

Mixing

I prefer to mix most, if not all, of my batters and dough in glass mixing bowls. I like that they are easier to cover and seal with plastic wrap. Plus, you can see inside!

For sauce pans, I recommend investing in good-quality pans. The better the pan, the better the heating (and less likely to burn!).

Baking Sheets

Every baking sheet I use has a small rim. This keeps those cookies from sliding off the pan and into the oven (thank me later!). The half sheet is what I bake all of my cookies on.

Baking Utensils

Small batch batter and dough need smaller spoons and spatulas to mix it! The silicone spatulas are great because they are sturdy enough to mix tough batters.

Measuring

Have you come across one of my recipes that calls for an 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda, or 2/3 cup of flour? These offer all those different sizes!

Plus, the shot glass measuring cups – not only cute but you’ll probably want to buy a few because you will use them all the time with my small batch recipes.

Baking Dishes

Pretty baking dishes are a must, even for smaller portion desserts! The white ceramic casserole dishes get a lot of use in my kitchen. 🙂

Helpful Tools

If there is one item from this list that I say is a must – the rolling mat. It sticks to the countertop and it comes with handy measurements. It’s one of those this is the greatest invention of all time kitchen tools!