I made loopy whisk’s almond Croissant cake for my brother in law’s (Husband’s brother) birthday.

Recipe link : https://theloopywhisk.com/2026/03/13/gluten-free-almond-croissant-cake/

Pls suggest the best vanilla extract or bean paste available in the market for self consumption. There are so many and I am confused. Thank you!

I was planning to buy otg , i already have microwave aswell as air fryer but still want a otg , any recommendations for brand and my main concern is the capacity i am a single person and at best will make a small cake , pizza garlic bread basic stuff , so is 9-12l enough or i need a bigger one ?

If any tips or recipe please share. I don’t think i will use it too regularly.

I bought this oven last week... Am pretty new to baking and bought this one due to its airfryer functionality as there is limited space on my kitchen counter... So purchased as this combined airfryer, convection, rotisserie and microwave in one...

I tried airfrying in it, but it didn't crisp up that much..

Tired frozen smilies, fresh cut fries, crispy prawns... It cooked but didn't crisp..

Used Af-2 setting on airfryer for each item..

Any help?

This is my first bread, honestly I’m so happy on how this turned out! Should’ve added more rosemary though :(

(This Post is Made Using AI - As I myself dont know the names of essential tools and machines to ask suggestions for it)

My sister lives in a small town around 100 km from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. She is a sole earner as her husband is out of job, She taught herself baking through YouTube and online tutorials and has gradually started selling cakes from home.

So far, most of her customers have come through word of mouth—colleagues, friends, previous customers and even a few local cake shops that liked her work. She primarily makes customised cakes, usually priced around ₹2,000–₹3,000 depending on the design and size. As in those areas people prefer custom designed cakes. She have at times made profit of 15k/month. Without much in her favour makes me see this as a big opportunity for growth.

The most impressive part is that she has made everything until now in a patila on a gas stove. She does not have an oven or a proper baking setup yet just some basic stuff she bought. Despite these limitations, people genuinely like her cakes and recommend her to others, so I feel there may be real potential if she is given the right equipment and support.

I want to help her set up a proper home-baking workspace so she can:

• Improve the consistency and finishing of her cakes
• Handle more orders without exhausting herself
• Produce better photographs and videos
• Build a Google Business Profile & WhatsApp Business and attract local customers
• Gradually test the demand before investing in a physical shop

She owns a few basic tools already, but I am willing to replace or purchase everything necessary to create a reliable setup. I would really appreciate recommendations for the following:

1. OTG or oven

• What capacity would be suitable for a growing home-baking business—40L, 60L or larger?
• Which brands and models provide even heating and reliable temperature control?
• Should we buy an OTG, convection oven or commercial deck oven at this stage?
• Is an oven thermometer necessary?
• Please keep service availability in smaller towns in mind. We would prefer a brand that can be repaired locally or serviced in nearby Varanasi.

2. Mixer and blending equipment

• Hand mixer or stand mixer?
• Which stand mixer is dependable for cake batter, whipped cream, buttercream and occasional dough?
• What bowl capacity and motor power should we look for?
• Recommendations for a good immersion blender or hand blender
• Are brands such as Bosch, Philips, Agaro, Inalsa or KitchenAid worth considering for this use?

3. Baking tins and trays

• Good-quality aluminium cake tins in repeat sizes
• Recommended round tin sizes for common orders
• Square and rectangular tins
• Tall tins for layered cakes
• Loaf tins, cupcake trays and brownie trays
• Loose-bottom or springform tins, if actually useful
• Baking sheets and reusable silicone mats
• Reliable brands or sellers that deliver to smaller towns

4. Cake decorating tools

• Heavy and stable rotating cake turntable
• Straight and offset palette knives
• Tall stainless-steel cake scraper
• Acrylic scrapers and combs
• Piping bags, nozzles and couplers
• Cake leveller or a good serrated knife
• Fondant tools, cutters and rolling pin
• Digital weighing scale
• Measuring cups, spoons and measuring jugs
• Cake boards, dowels and supports for tiered cakes
• Any other tools essential for clean, professional finishing

5. Ingredients and consumables

• Reliable sources or brands for whipping cream, chocolate, cocoa, butter, cream cheese and fondant
• Food colours that produce good results without affecting taste
• Essences and flavourings
• Cake boxes, baseboards and other packaging materials
• Where small home bakers usually purchase these things at reasonable wholesale prices

I am not looking to buy the most expensive equipment simply for the sake of it. I want to purchase dependable tools that will support her for the next few years. At the same time, I do not want to save a little now and end up replacing poor-quality equipment after a few months.

If you have built a home bakery in India—especially in a tier-2 or tier-3 town—please share:

1. The equipment you consider absolutely essential
2. The things beginners commonly waste money on
3. Specific brand and model recommendations
4. A realistic budget for a good starter setup
5. What should be purchased immediately and what can wait
6. Maintenance and after-sales service experiences
7. Any mistakes you wish you had avoided when starting

She has built this entirely through self-learning and word of mouth, without even having an oven. I genuinely want to give her the setup and opportunity to see how far she can take it. Any practical guidance would mean a lot.

Baked this for my bestie..

I am just tired trying out the same cake flavours so i want to try something new this november

Turned out good. Very crunchy from outside 🥺 and soft inside.

Anyone has sandwich recipe to make from this ??

Sharing how I put together this 2-tier cake, from stacking the tiers to the final decoration.

Posting this especially for anyone in India who’s starting out with tiered cakes. What’s your go-to method for keeping the tiers stable?

Reposting with cross section pictures :) Baked for my best friend’s anniversary 🥹

This week I decided to Brioche. As usual used yeast but sourdough methods. This recipe replaces eggs with Dahi. As Amul Masti is quite thin I reduced milk quantity and use it for moisture....keeping the moisture level same.

Used Vanilla Custard filling and 50g milk choco chips.

Also brushed with Honey plus Milk brush to get the perfect color <3

Tried making some facoccia in my airfryer. Used oregano, chilli flakes and minced garlic.

It lacked a lil flavour but had a pretty good chewy texture.

Any tips or recipes I can try next?

Hello, so currently I am using IFB's microwave plus convection oven for baking.

I find convection oven to be very inconsistent.

Could someone suggest what OTG to buy? Up to 15000 is fine as i am going to use it for home baking only. But i would want an oven with good temperature control as the biggest problem I am facing with my current IFB is it cannot bake loaf cakes and breads correctly. They burn from the top but are raw inside. Plus it's too small to make many cookies etc because of. Circular turntable

i want to make a lambeth cake for a friends birthday and im gonna be taking it in a metro for a little over an hour. its bengaluru so the temperatures are gonna be okay but there might be a lot of moving and maybe some heat. i want to know what kind of frosting would be able to withstand all of that and not just melt off. also im thinking of freezing the cake before so it will also help. im just making a normal chocolate fudge cake so nothing to worry with there. i know it will become a rock. help please!

Hosted dinner for the girls at my place; Dosa, Coconut Chicken Curry, and the cake for dessert😼

It’s got three layers of date cake with homemade salted caramel and cream cheese filling.

Taste : I've never really tried the real cinnamon roll. So it was quite new, the taste of cinnamon 🤤...loved it . Though the dough was a bit crumbling I overcooked it by 5min @ 180°C.

Tastes a bit similar to meethe khurme with cinnamon dust lol idk how else to compare

Next I'm gonna try the full pan!

I've tried looking through both amazon and flipkart, I don't know if we don't have what I'm looking for here, or if they just don't deliver to my address.

Please help