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Cupboard Staples for Bakers Who Love to Experiment

Everything you need on hand to bake creatively, any day of the week.

Whether you’re a weekend baker or someone who loves to whip up last-minute treats, having a well-stocked baking cupboard makes it easier to get creative. From flavourings to sprinkles and mix-ins, these are the essential ingredients we recommend keeping close by, so you’re always ready to bake up something fun, colourful, and delicious.

1. A Range of Flavour and Extracts

Flavour extracts are one of the easiest ways to transform a recipe. A few drops can turn a basic vanilla sponge into a lemon drizzle, chocolate orange, or almond bake.

Top flavours to keep in your cupboard:

  • Vanilla (always a classic!)
  • Almond
  • Lemon
  • Salted Caramel
  • Strawberry

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2. Edible Glitter for Instant Magic

Great for decorating cupcakes, cocktails, brownies or even popcorn, edible glitter is one of those ingredients that instantly adds wow without much effort.

Try it on:

  • Cake frosting
  • Biscuit glaze
  • Drinks for parties or gifting

3. Sprinkles (Lots of Them)

Having a few sprinkle blends ready to go means you can decorate for any occasion, birthdays, holidays, or just because! Store them in small jars or pots so you can see your colours at a glance.

Sprinkle types to stock:

  • Rainbow mixes
  • Pastels
  • Themed blends (e.g. Easter, Halloween, Christmas)
  • Confetti and micro-shapes

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4. Freeze Dried Fruit for Colour & Flavour

These aren’t just pretty, they’re packed with flavour. Keep a couple of freeze dried powders and pieces in the cupboard to mix into buttercream, dough, batters or no-bake recipes.

Great to have on hand:

5. Baking Chocolate & Cocoa

You don’t need a fancy couverture bar—just a reliable stash of baking chocolate and cocoa powder to cover all your chocolatey needs.

Cupboard musts:

  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Dark chocolate chips or chunks
  • White chocolate for melting or drizzling

6. Baking Basics You’ll Always Use

Let’s not forget the practical essentials! These make up the foundation of most bakes, so you’ll want to replenish them regularly.

Every baker’s cupboard should include:

  • Plain and self-raising flour
  • Caster sugar and soft brown sugar
  • Baking powder and bicarbonate of soda
  • Icing sugar
  • Cornflour (great for lightening textures)
  • Good quality vanilla extract

Bonus: Tools That Make Decorating Easier

Not technically ingredients, but keeping a few trusty tools close by makes creative baking that much easier.

Worth keeping in your drawer:

  • Piping bags and nozzles
  • Offset spatula
  • Sieve for dusting icing sugar or fruit powder

Ready to Experiment?

A well-stocked baking cupboard is like a mini artist’s studio, full of colour, texture, and flavour just waiting to be used. Whether you’re decorating with sprinkles, flavouring with extracts, or adding a glittery finish, Honeyberry has everything you need to make your bakes a bit more you.

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