Whether you dream of baking cakes and cookies in your own kitchen or know a beginner baker just starting out, these are the must-have basic items every baking newbie needs. We’re not getting fancy here, these are your no-fuss items. These tools will give you what you need to make bakery-worthy desserts from the comfort of your own home. Because everyone deserves delicious things and the opportunity to make them on their own!

Making meringue makes me feel both fancy AF and like a scientist. This French meringue has only five ingredients but the technique is what makes it a meringue. This is a simple baking element to have in your toolbelt and once you know it, you can incorporate it into various bakes.

Perfectly paired with whipped cream, topping a pavlova, layered between two cake rounds, or simply on toast. So whip out your pan and impress people with your compote-ing skills.