This list pairs with my YouTube series: Cake Decorating 101. Going back to the basics to teach beginner bakers everything they need to know to decorate cakes that look professional! So here's my tool recommendations to get started.
Sections
3
Pt 1: Crumb Coat
Pt 2: Smooth Edges
Pt 3: Fillings
Pt 1: Crumb Coat
Part 1 of the series: stacking, filling, and crumb coating
Here's the YT video tutorial for part 1!
Cake Decorating for Beginners - How to Crumb Coat a Cake like a Pro
A smooth cake table for smooth buttercream
Metal Cake Decorating Turntable
Metal is key here
Metal Cake Scraper
kinda actually love this for scooping frosting
Stainless Steel Cookie Scoop
Perf base for decorating cakes.
Acrylic Cake Disc, 8.5 Inch 2 Pack
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My buttercream recipe - so silkyyy
Classic Buttercream Recipe
WILL make your life much easier!
KitchenAid
for a flat and soft bake
Cake Strips
So cute :)
Silicone Confetti Spatula, Set of 3
Reusable is best!
4 Sizes Silicone Pastry Bag Set(12"+14"+16"+18 ...
Nice to have on hand for when you don't feel like washing the re-usable bags
Disposable Piping Bags
Every baker's fav piping tip
1M Open Star Decorating Tip
Every baker's SECOND fav piping tip
Wilton® #6B Open Star Decorating Tip
A great piping tip starter set
Decorating Tip Set
Pt 2: Smooth Edges
How to Get a Smooth Buttercream Finish with Sharp Edges
Here's the YT video tutorial for part 2!
Cake Decorating for Beginners - How to Get a Smooth Buttercream Finish with Sharp Edges
Must be metal for smooooove edges!
Metal Cake Scraper
The exact knife I like to use to chop off the buttercream for smooth edges!
Stainless Steel Paring Knife
Pt 3: Fillings
This episode covers cake FILLINGS! I share my fruit filling recipe, my chocolate ganache recipe, and a few other special fillings I like to add to my cakes.
Here's the YT video tutorial for part 3!
Cake Decorating for Beginners - How to Level up Your Cakes with Fillings!
Yummmm
Lotus Biscoff Spread
MUST try! Adds nice texture
LOTUS Crunchy Biscuit Spread
My scale that I use for measuring ingredients for fillings
