Baked goods may be delicious, but did you know that the art of whipping up something sweet and decadent in the kitchen can be good for your mental health, too?
Young or old, novice or pro, baking is a hobby that can help you de-stress, spend quality family time, or learn and practice new techniques. However, we understand that the prospect of baking something from scratch can prove overwhelming to many, from choosing the right recipe to correctly navigating the grocery store aisle, and deciphering between similarly named ingredients like baking soda and baking powder.
That’s why we recommend monthly baking boxes and cake decorating kits: They are a fun and convenient way to indulge without any of the stress!
Baking Kits Are for the Whole Family
There are a variety of baking boxes and similar kits on the market, and you can take your choice depending on the type of experience you’re trying to create. Many kits are designed to bake with children, meaning they come with kid-friendly tools and are designed to teach young ones something—either about food, travel, science, or sometimes a little bit of all three.
However, many kits are put together with beginner bakers in mind who are excited to delve into the wide world of culinary confections but don’t know exactly where to begin. These boxes often focus on more complicated recipes and gourmet ingredients that are more adapted to an adult palate.
Baking Kits Appeal to Adults, Too
Along with simplified, easy-to-follow recipe cards and kid-friendly baking tools, baking sets for kids are geared towards beginners, sending aprons to keep them clean and even educational extras. But, adult newbs have no fear! Adult DIY baking kits bring almost everything you need and are all about making life easy, too.
What ingredients are typically included in DIY baking kits?
No baking mixes here. Baking kits offer that from-scratch baking experience by offering pre-measured dry ingredients and pantry basics, similar to other meal subscription boxes. That means you just have the perishables, like eggs and milk, to purchase. Plus, many baking kits focus on yummy desserts made from top-quality, organic ingredients.
Monthly Baking Kit - Learn to Bake Like a Pro
Bake Eat Love is more than a gorgeous box on your doorstep each month. The deliciously delightful packaging reflects the joy in the recipe inside. The monthly baking kits feature a handcrafted recipe with specialty ingredients, a new kitchen tool, non-perishable ingredients you need, and video tutorials to guide you every step of the way.
Reviewers rave at the quality of the recipes, noting how the final product looks like a bakery creation—and tastes just as good.
Shipping: Kits ship between the 21st and the 24th of each month.
Why Subscribers Love It: “We purchased a subscription for our daughter who is obsessed with the Kids Baking Championship tv show! She absolutely loved the desserts and was excited to make things she has heard about on the show - strawberry coulis, pate a choux dough, etc.! Directions are easy to follow and all the desserts we had were delicious!” – Addision U.
Baketivity Kids Baking DIY Activity Kit
Let the littles get in on the kitchen creations, too! With Baketivity, you can teach kids the art of baking with a monthly DIY baking kit that's curated just for them. They'll don their apron and hat before diving into a kit that’s specifically designed to be stress-free for parents, complete with pre-measured ingredients and straightforward recipes.
All boxes are nut-free and kosher to be inclusive to more tiny bakers.
Shipping: Boxes are shipped on the 10th of every month.
Why Subscribers Love It: “My 5 year old loves to cook and bake and he just shouted with joy when he opened the box. He was amazed by every little item; and it also makes it easier for me as I am not a baker/person. I like to have all the ingredients for each recipe along with the instructions.” – Sophie
Mix Box
Whether you want to devour the end product all by yourself or leave it as a free-for-all in the office break room, Mix Box by Homemade Bakers is here to teach you the ins and outs of baking dessert from scratch. No need for cake mixes here, because it's just as easy with pre-measured dry ingredients and easy-to-follow video tutorials.
And, if you're not a fan of the dessert of the month, go for the cinnamon bun swap!
Shipping: Holiday orders will ship by December 15, and all following boxes will ship around the 7th of each month.
Why Subscribers Love It: “I got this box for my 15th birthday, and I have loved it! So far, I have done the Caramel Oatmeal Dream Bars and Strawberry Shortcake Swiss Role. They turned out so good! I am always wanting to bake throughout the week, and this box gives me amazing new recipes to try! Can't wait for the next box!” – Savannah L.
Baking fun!
Red Velvet NYC is all about delivering gourmet DIY desserts that will make baking newbs feel like the pros. Get all the necessary pre-measured ingredients to bake two different restaurant-quality treats entirely from scratch. Invite a few friends over to learn new tips and tricks from top bakers, and spend the afternoon whipping up a batch of chocolate chip cookies or a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.
Shipping: Each box ships so it arrives the 1st Thursday of the month.
Why Subscribers Love It: “I loved making the lemon tart! The preparation and baking are always made simple but fun by RedVelvet! The tart has a delicious flavor and a wonderful lemon curd filling! I love getting my RedVelvet each month knowing that something amazing will be whipped up upon the arrival of the box! I highly recommend ordering a box for your family!” – Ainsley B.
Fikabröd Subscription
No ordinary baking box, this subscription box sends you gourmet goodies and themed self-care items to inspire your baking repertoire at home! Fikabröd specializes in unique, hard-to-find products like jams, spices, kitchenware, and more. Try something new with Fikabröd!
Shipping: Ships within the U.S. in the last week of the month.
Why Subscribers Love It: “I love the Fikabrod! As someone who isn't an expert baker, it's been a great way to experiment with new ingredients and 'up my game', and it's been very helpful that they always include a few recipes to make it easy to get started with trying something new. My friends have certainly appreciated the increased number of sweets I bake too!” – David N.
