Cake Decorating Products For Less

Ralph Smith

If you've ever been tasked with making a cake for a major event like a birthday, holiday party, or even a wedding, you know that the actual baking is only half the battle: It has to look good, too. Luckily, you don't have to be a natural artist to create a cake worthy of putting on display—you just need the best cake decorating supplies. The right tools will help you frost a cake like a pro.

The Drummonds have had cake on the brain recently because of Alex Drummond's engagement and upcoming wedding! In fact, she and her fiance Mauricio just had their cake tasting (yum)! Must-have cake decorating supplies vary from one person to the next. If you're a sheet cake person like Ree Drummond, a few piping bags and piping tips might be all you need to create a rosette-covered masterpiece. But if layer cakes are your thing, you'll want to invest in tools like a cake leveler and support rods, which will ensure you have an even surface to decorate (and that your creation won't topple over in the process!). Advanced decorators might also want to have less common supplies in their arsenal, like special piping tips or fondant icing modeling tools.

Whatever your skill level or cake aspirations, there are plenty of tools for you to shop. Here are some of the best cake decorating tools to have on hand for your next big baking project.

Ree Loves These!

The Pioneer Woman Stainless Steel Icing Spatulas

Once you use an offset spatula, you'll never go back to frosting a cake with a butter knife again. It's angled at the base, so you can easily frost and style hard-to-reach spots. This two-pack from Ree's kitchenware line also includes a longer straight icing spatula, which is perfect for smoothing sides. Bonus: Both are dishwasher- safe.

Budget-Friendly Game Changer

Wilton Disposable Pastry Bags

You've probably heard that you can just cut one corner off of a plastic zip-top bag, fill it with icing or frosting, and pipe away. This will do the job in a pinch, but you're definitely better off having actual pastry or piping bags on hand. They're easier to fill and control.

Best for Basic Decorating

Wilton 3-Piece Extra Large Decorating Tip Set

If you plan to stick to classic frosting designs like rosettes, stars, swirls, and flowers, this three-piece decorating tip set will be your best friend. The large size also works well for covering the tops of cupcakes.

500+ Reviews

Kootek Aluminium Alloy Revolving Cake Stand

Whoever came up with the idea of a rotating cake stand is a genius. The surface spins in a circle, allowing you to ice every spot of your cake without having to pick it up or awkwardly reach. This sturdy aluminum one has more than 500 5-star Amazon reviews.

Best Cake Leveler

Wilton 10-Inch Cake Leveler

The top of a round cake often forms a dome while baking. If you're stacking multiple layers of cake, it's important to level off this part so you have a flat surface. You can do this with a long serrated knife, but a cake leveling tool makes it even easier. This one has an adjustable blade so you can trim layers to your desired height for a show-stopping cake.

Great for Gifting

Wilton 39-Piece Cake Decorating Kit

This decorating kit is perfect for beginners. It includes all the basic tools you need: an offset spatula, piping bags, assorted decorating tips, and a detail brush. It also includes a how-to guide with decorating ideas. Then again, if you need even more decorating ideas, check out these crazy cakes.

Best for Low-Key Cakes

Teenitor Cake Scraper Set

Bold buttercream frosting rosettes aren't for everyone. These special serrated scrapers are perfect for all the minimalists out there. By dragging one along the sides of your cake, you can quickly create a subtle, ribbed pattern.

Hidden Helper

10-Inch Gold Cake Boards

There's nothing worse than putting the finishing touches on a cake only to realize you have no idea how you're going to safely transport it. Using a sturdy, grease-proof cardboard cake board allows you to pick your cake up without worrying it will break apart. You can get plain white ones, but the gold color and scalloped edge on these won't take away from your presentation.

Editor's Favorite

Wilton Master Decorating Tip Set

Great for anyone looking to create unique cake designs, this 55-piece set includes an assortment of specialty piping tips in addition to the classic round, star, and petal-shaped ones.

Have Fun With Fondant

Sugarcraft Fondant Modeling Tools

Hyper-realistic sculpted cake decorations are usually made of fondant, but it's notoriously difficult to work with. These tiny tools will help you mold the clay-like icing into flowers and other fun shapes.

Best for Tiered Cakes

Wilton Support Rods and Caps

Tall cakes often have hidden rods for support. Trim these plastic ones to your desired height, then stack away without fear of it toppling over.

Most Versatile Tool

Bench Scraper

Used to portion dough, chop vegetables, clear surfaces, and so much more, bench scrapers are the ultimate multi-purpose kitchen tools. They're also the secret to super-smooth, professional-looking frosted cakes: Just spin your cake (on this cake stand) and hold your scraper steady against the edge of the cake.

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