Essential Cake Decorating Tools For Beginners

Cake decorating can be a fun and creative hobby to get into, especially if you have the right tools to help you along the way. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your collection, investing in quality products is important. Here are our favorites (And the links to buy them)!

Cake Pans: Having a set of cake pans in different sizes can help you bake multiple layers at once for a more efficient baking process. Our choice for Cake Pans are this beginners set of 8”, 6” and 4” pans from Wilton.

Cake Turntable: A cake turntable is essential for achieving a smooth buttercream finish and makes it easier to fill, stack, and decorate cakes. We LOVE our Atecco Cast Iron Turntable.

THE PROFROSTER!!!! Icing Smoother/Cake Froster/Cake Smoother: Finding an icing smoother that creates the professional sharp edges helps your cakes stand out. We obviously love our ProFroster, it is our #1 Favorite Baking Tool!

Icing Spatulas: Icing spatulas are versatile tools that can be used for applying buttercream, and adding texture to your cakes.

Cardboard Cake Rounds: Using cardboard cake rounds as a base for your cakes can make it easier to transfer them and decorate them. The link to the right includes parchment paper rounds, dowels and cake drums for the sizes of your cake pans.

Piping Bags and Tips: Piping bags and tips are essential for piping buttercream onto your cakes in various designs.

Having the right tools can make a big difference in your cake decorating journey, so be sure to stock up on these essentials to help you create beautiful and delicious cakes. Happy baking!