When I first started baking and decorating my kids birthday cakes, the variety of decorating tools I could buy seemed endless. And there was so much advice out there on cake decorating! It was a whole new world to me. Still, I reined in my impulsive nature to buy everything I thought I needed, and purchased some basic tools. It is these basics which have ‘stood by me’ in my quest for decorating those colourful creations my kids ask for each year on their birthdays.
In addition to these ideas, I’ve added some helpful suggestions for decorating your child’s next birthday cake – some of which were given to me freely from others whilst a few goodies were borne from my own mistakes…
Cake Decorating Equipment:
You don’t necessarily need elaborate equipment but you will need some basic supplies. You can purchase most of the following supplies at specialty baking shops or even your local supermarket. They are indispensable for baking and decorating any birthday cake your child might dream up.
Rubber Spatulas:
It’s good to have a set of assorted sizes that are made of flexible rubber. They’re the...