Have your cake: what you need for World Baking Day

It’s World Baking Day on 17 May: what better excuse to become a dab hand in the kitchen? Come over all Great British Bake Off and get those timers at the ready. On your marks, get set, bake!

James Martin Bakers Collection 12 Cup Cupcake/Muffin Tin, £19

Who doesn’t love a bit of James Martin (ahem)? Keep him in your very own kitchen (again, ahem) with these dishwasher safe, and oven safe to 240°C, 12 cup tins. With high grade steel with rigid rolled edges to ensure strength, durability and safety, all surfaces are also non-stick for optimal baking results.

Vintage Kelloggs Pop Art Frosties Double Oven Gloves, £24

Besides the fact ‘They’re Gr-r-reat!’ (if you know you know) these oven gloves will keep you protected when handling hot pots and pans. As well as a handy hanging loop, they’re machine washable at 30°C, and are made with premium quality 100% cotton and an insulated polyester filling.

Cath Kidston Blue London Town Apron, £25

Baking can be a messy business, so protect your clothes with a stylish pinny from this renowned British brand. Featuring a contrasting pocket print and coloured straps, it’s easy to adjust for a comfortable fit. Made from 100% cotton, one size fits all and it’s machine washable, too.

Mary Berry At Home Cake Lifter, £15.25

You’ve made an impressive cake – but how do you get it from the plate to your cake stand? Use this lifter from the Mary Berry At Home collection! It makes moving cakes from one place to another easier than ever, due to it being made from stainless steel, so is strong enough to support large weights.

Bundt The Ultimate Cook Book, £24.95

Want to step outside your comfort zone when baking? Consider this book, packed with 120 recipes covering everything from cakes and breads to buns, desserts and more. Perfect for the avid baker, amateur or professional, it’s been created by Melanie Johnson, a food writer and columnist at Country Life magazine – so it’s fair to say she knows her stuff.

Electrolux 6.5L Stand Mixer, £229.99

This mixer’s 1600W motor offers high performance power for heavy doughs and mixes, and its 6.5L bowl’s ideal for batch baking. There’s a whisk, dough hook and beater attachments and eight speed controls. The there’s its planetary mixing, which ensures the attachment rotates on its axis while moving around the bowl, reaching every edge for even results.

Russell Hobbs Express Air Fry Mini Oven, £99.99

Thought an air fryer was just about rustling up healthier chips? Wrong. Of course, this allows you to enjoy fast and even cooking with no need for excess oil, but it’s also got a choice of five functions including bake and keep warm. You can even pop the removeable accessories in the dishwasher or skin when you’re done!

Electrolux 26L Air Fryer Microwave, £249.99

And what about a microwave: thought it was just for reheating leftovers? Think again. As well as being an air fryer this also has 10 automatic programmes – including bake, no less – and intuitive dial control. Its 26L capacity gives you the space to cook properly, and its 900W microwave output ensures consistent, even heating. And, when cooking is complete, the Keep Warm maintains food at 65°C until everyone’s ready to sit down.

3Doodler Chef 3D Pen Set, £89.99

Kids age 14+ (and you) will love this – 3D printing pen technology to craft intricate designs using sweets! Simply load the pen with its included gluten-free and vegan candy capsules, then start drawing detailed decorations at the touch of a button. With quick heating technology, temperature and speed controls for precision, and two cartridges for reloading, it’s the ultimate tool for culinary creativity.

Lakeland Bread Maker, £129.99

Make your own bread by simply placing your ingredients in this maker and let it work its magic. There’s 15 pre-installed settings for everything from French loaves, gluten-free and wholemeal, to desserts, doughs, jams and cakes. And a delayed start function and even a memory function, so if you lose power, the bread maker picks up from where it left off as soon as the power’s back.

HORL®3 Cruise Knife Sharpener, £99

Using a blunt knife after baking can leave you with torn food rather than clean slices – a waste after you’ve spent all that time in the kitchen. That’s where this knife sharpener steps in. With a 20° grinding angle for stable sharpness, as well as 15° for delicate sharpness, it makes sharpening easier than ever and is ideal for beginners. It’s also minimalist and stylish in design, plus is made of ocean-bound recycled plastic.

Salter British Bakes Digital Kitchen Scale, £19.99

With a high 10kg capacity, 1g accuracy, and add and weigh tare function, this scale’s perfect for measuring dry and liquid ingredients without the need for multiple bowls. Thanks to the washable, waterproof design, you can embrace the fun of messy cooking without the hassle of time-consuming cleaning. All that and pink? Sounds good to us!

OXOGood Grips Angled Measuring Jug, 1L, Clear/Multi, £16

Say goodbye to stooping to check your liquid measurements! This measuring jug makes everything easier, thanks to the innovative design that allows you to read the measurement by simply looking down at the jug. That’s right: it eliminates the need to fill, check and adjust.

Viners Assure 4 Piece Knife Set, £17

You can’t bake your favourite treats without a good knife – and these are just the ticket. The sleek blades feature squared tips, offering a safer alternative to traditional knives. The soft touch handles provide a comfortable and secure grip for greater control, while each blade is made from rust-resistant stainless steel, tempered for long-lasting sharpness.

Kilner Sourdough Starter Set, £20.50

Not made your own sourdough yet? Now’s the time to start. This handy kit contains all the components needed to make a successful sourdough starter, which can then be used to transform into a whole host of goodies, from loaves and pancakes, to pizza, naan bread, and more.

Mason Cash Cane Mixing Bowl, £30

Made from earthenware, this mixing bowl is light enough to hold in one arm while mixing, but sturdy enough when using on the counter top, making it ideal for home or professional bakers. What’s more, the distinct patterned exterior and rim is designed to help bakers grip and tip the bowl, while the wide shallow shape allows for kneading within.