Must Have Cake Decorating Tools for Every Baker and Recipe

While baking can certainly be a challenge, there's something so satisfying about perfecting an elaborate, or even sweet and simple, dessert recipe. And having the right utensils can help alleviate some of the stresses that often come with baking. If you have the best cake decorating tools, you can master any cake recipe — from a classic vanilla cake to a complicated mirror glaze — like a baking pro. Turns out, there are tools to help everyone master the art of baking, from kids to beginner bakers all the way up to experts.

When it comes to decorating an epic cake, there are several essential items you'll need, including but certainly not limited to: a turntable to help you evenly distribute frosting, a scraper to smooth things out, and piping tips to add words or designs. But there are also tools that just make the process easier, like a tube frosting dispenser instead of a flimsy bag or a coupler that allows you to mix multiple colors of frosting in one go. And the good news is that most of these items are fairly inexpensive — you can even pick up whole decorating sets for as little as $17.

Start your cake decorating journey today with these essential tools.