It's not easy to find the perfect gifts for bakers—even if you're a baker yourself. It's likely your favorite at-home pastry chefs and cake decorating enthusiasts already have tons of baking essentials in their kitchen cabinets, like measuring cups, hand mixers, whisks, rolling pins, and so on. What more could they possibly need? Well, this list will make adding to their gear and gadgets a piece of cake.
The items we've curated here are the unique kitchen gifts and accessories they never knew they kneaded. There's a a pretty cutting board that can be engraved with a family recipe and even a cookie cutter that can be customized to look exactly like their pet. Get them a personalized baking journal to jot down all their ideas. Or, you can elevate their more extravagant baking projects with cool appliances like a mini cake pop maker or cookie press.
Many of these gift for chefs can double as cute counter decorations, too. A pretty floral rolling pin or a stunning modern cake dome will be appreciated whether it's in use or not! No matter what you choose, these gifts plus the baker in your life are a guaranteed batch made in heaven. Now, the only thing left to do is make sure they save some home-baked treats for you! We think these memorable finds will put you at the top of their taste testing list. 😉
The best thing about kitchen towels is that they are both useful and decorative. Sur La Table makes some of the prettiest picks, including this illustrated ode to bread.
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Ree's Style
The Pioneer Woman Heart-Shaped Ceramic Baking Dish
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Ree's Style
The Pioneer Woman Heart-Shaped Ceramic Baking Dish
Bakers know the secret to a great Bundt cake (besides knowing how to make sure it doesn't stick) is getting a high quality, decorative pan. Nothing is better than Nordic for pretty designs that bake evenly.
A beautiful personalized journal is such a thoughtful idea! It lets the baker jot down not only the recipes, but hints and tips for each one to remember how to make just so. It can then be passed down to the next baker in the family!
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Essential Set
The Pioneer Woman Floral Medley Bakeware Combo Set
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Essential Set
The Pioneer Woman Floral Medley Bakeware Combo Set
When baking tools are as pretty as the baked goods themselves, it's hard to resist wanting to use them all the time! This gorgeous printed set contains a pair of spatulas, measuring cups and spoons, plus a baking pan―all things bakers would definitely use constantly.
It may be called a cake dome, but a gorgeous serving platter like this can be used for anything: pastries, pies, and even cheese when the baker has the night off. Made of marble and glass, this modern yet classic piece will be cherished for years.
Mixing and pouring batter is so much easier to do when there's a spout on the bowl. Enter: these sizable, stoneware mixing bowls in three sizes that will be used over and over again.
Here's a very original idea: Send in a photo of their dog or cat, and this Etsy seller will help you create a cookie cutter that looks just like their beloved pet.
Personalized cake tins are the way to go when it comes to showing the baker in your life just how much they mean to you. Because after all that love and hard work goes into a recipe, there's no better way to show off the finished product than with a custom container.
Any devoted baker knows just how fast you can go through even the most quality oven mitt. That's why you can never have too many on hand—get it? And with that gorgeous print, this one is just as pretty as it is functional.
Give them an excuse to make a batch of homemade, baked doughnuts with this easy-to-use pan. It's durable and heats evenly, so they'll end up with perfect results every time.
Get the whole family in on the fun! Even novice bakers can cut and seal rolled-out dough into lattice-topped pies—just stuff them with your favorite fillings.
Their family's most sacred recipes deserve to be commemorated on more than just a dog-eared notecard. This gorgeous cherry wood cutting board showcases the entire method for any dish.
Bakers love a good French-style rolling pin, especially when working with pastry dough. Based in Dorset, VT, J.K. Adams is known for its high-quality ones crafted from maple wood.
Aren't these the cutest?! You can make your own "flower pot bread" as made famous in Terrain's Garden Cafe with this kit, which includes four terra cotta baking pots and all of the dry ingredients.
This cheerful kitchen apron will be cherished by any home baker, especially if they're anything like Ree and love a pretty floral design. One notable feature is the ability to adjust the neck strap to your liking.
This press creates perfectly shaped cookies every time! It comes with 12 different cutter disks, including a daisy, sunflower, butterfly, bear, and snowflake.