BakeClub Blog
Baking thoughts, techniques and know-how
Top 5 mixing tools
15 Jul 2026 - Anneka Manning
When you bake you spend a good portion of time mixing...
So it makes good sense to know a little about your mixing tools so you can choose wisely and know why they are used for different tasks.
Here are my top five mixing tools and how best to use them.
Top 5 time-saving kitchen tools
15 Jul 2026 - Anneka Manning
Having a carefully selected collection of kitchen tools and appliances will save you a surprising amount of time when you bake. Here are my top five picks that will help ensure that you use your time in the kitchen most efficiently.
What you need to know when buying cake tins
15 Jul 2026 - Anneka Manning
Every home baker needs a basic collection of cake pans, but what should you look for when making your selection?
Substituting crystalised sugar with liquid sugars or syrups
22 Aug 2024 - Anneka Manning
When it comes to swapping crystalised sugar for a liquid sugar or syrup, there are two main things to consider and a general 2-step rule to follow.
Why you need to make your own flour blend for gluten-free baking
22 Aug 2024 - Anneka Manning
There are numerous gluten-free flours that can be used in baking but none of them, on their own, can replicate the glutenous characteristics and properties...
Winter Baking Series: Sophie Hansen
12 Aug 2024 - BakeClub Team
Everything Sophie Hansen creates and presents is full of warmth, generosity and deliciousness, from her books and podcast to her cooking classes. We welcome her to our Winter Baking Series and can't wait to hear what she is baking this winter!
Winter Baking Series: Natalie Paull
29 Jul 2024 - BakeClub Team
Natalie Paull is one of our all-time favourite bakers, so we are very excited to welcome her to our BakeClub Winter Baking Series and hear what she's loving and baking in this cold last month of winter.
Winter Baking Series: Belinda Jeffery
15 Jul 2024 - BakeClub Team
What a treat to be welcoming one of Australia’s most beloved bakers to our Winter Baking Series!
Belinda Jeffry is an inspiration to all of us and we can't wait to hear what she is baking this season.
Winter Baking Series: Tilly Pamment
02 Jul 2024 - BakeClub Team
From buttermilk pikelets to cake - every time - Tilly share what she's baking and loving this Winter.
Winter Baking Series: Cate Tibbertsma
18 Jun 2024 - BakeClub Team
She shares with us what she is baking and loving this Winter season, from scones to sourdough, and everything in between!
Winter Baking Series: Amy Minichiello
18 Jun 2024 - BakeClub Team
Welcome to our Winter Baking Series! Meet Amy Minichiello, a valued member of our BakeClub & Co. community, a cook, food writer and author.
Here she shares with us what she's making, loving and sharing during these cold winter months.
Why did my cake crack?
29 Apr 2024 - Anneka Manning
It’s quite normal for cakes to rise slightly, but if a cake ‘domes’ in the centre and/or cracks, it could be due to one or a combination of reasons.
