How to Know Which Cake Decorating Equipment You Really Need to Become an Expert

By Maria Campbell

You need the right kind of cake decorating equipment to perfect your cake decorating skills. Paddles and icing smoothers are some of the essential cake decorating equipment.They come in handy especially if you are decorating a cake with various kinds of frostings and icing.

If fondant is the choice of covering for your cake, rolling pin is indispensable. Rolling pins are available in wood, plastic and marble. The marble rolling pin that is heavy and long is great for rolling out fondant. You would be happier with the result than you would be if you used the plastic or wood rolling pin.

How ever plastic is the best choice when it comes to rolling mat. It provides the non stick surface for your fondant or marzipan and this ensures the smooth finish. It is also easier to clean and store.

Another essential cake decorating equipment is a turn table. You need it when you are splitting the cake or piping the decorative icing. Invest in a quality, heavy-duty turn table. The light-weight turn tables tilt when you are working with large, heavy cakes.

You can not imagine decorating a cake without the spatula or the palette knife. Metal spatulas are the choice of professional bakers.

If you want to decorate your cake with icing shells, scrolls or snail trails a piping set with various sized nozzles could be your best choice of cake decorating equipment.

For your paint brushing needs, you can use both fine-tipped and broad ones. The fine paint brushes can be used for brushing sugar and crumbs out of the way and for applying thin lines or decorations. The broad brushes can be used for clearing away debris off the board.

The flower nails, silver pins, food coloring and decorator tips are other cake decorating accessories. All the cake decorating equipments are affordable and available at local super markets as well in on-line stores. - 30241

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