When you’re trying to save time while baking, an important thing to consider is how much time it will take to clean up the mess made. For a fast-clean up after baking, think of simplifying your process during preparation, mixing, and baking.
First, limit the number of measuring cups you use to measure ingredients. Ideally you should have two larger 4-6 cup measuring cups. Use one for all dry ingredients and use the other for all wet ingredients. These larger cups can also measure out a range of sizes, like quarter or half cups, and often times include measurements in metrics.
Second, keep a clean rag or wet paper towels handy to wipe up any messes as you go along. If you have a stand mixer and are waiting for ingredients to be mixed together, wipe up spilled ingredients. Use any time you are not adding or mixing an ingredient to clean-up as much as possible.
Finally, fill your kitchen sink with warm soapy water. As you finish using supplies, like measuring spoons and bowls, put them in the sink to soak. While you are waiting for your food to bake, finish washing the dishes that were already soaking. By soaking the dishes before-hand you will soften any stuck on food and make it much easier to wipe everything clean.

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