Gift Lifts: Bakin’ Time

Mini Silicone Bundt Cake Cups ($12.99, Target.com). Because mini bundt cakes taste way better than big, mean, scary bundt cakes. (Despite what Target’s Web site says about this product’s online-only availability, I DID find mine in-store. Your results may vary.)

Nordicware Mini Holiday Loaf Pan $38 at Sur la Table

Gift this to your favorite pâtissier, or treat yourself–and give mini-holiday loaves to all your friends and family. Win/win!

Kitchen Pals Silicone Oven Mitt $19.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond (online and in stores. . . and beyooooooond!).

I like to stalk my cupcakes with the shark. I even whistle the JAWS theme song while I’m pulling scones out of the oven.

(I’m just kidding, silly. I don’t know how to make scones.)

For the pyro-enthused baker looking to kick up their game a notch, think about a culinary torch. ($31.95 at Crate and Barrel). Add a cappuccino créme brulee kit ($4.95, also at C&B) for testing out your buddy’s ability to set food aflame. And maybe, just to be on the safe side, throw in a new fire extinguisher. Safety first!