If you want to become a master pastry chef and make beautiful and tasty cakes you have to start with a complete cake design kit. Let's find out together what the must haves are for those who, like you, are now starting their journey into the world of cake design!
Do you want to become a cake designer and turn your passion into more than a hobby? You will need a cake decorating kit. Let's see where you can start!
How to become a cake designer: the "tools" of the trade
Are cake decorations and sugar paste your obsession? Well, ours too! Cake design is a truly delicious pastime that requires enthusiasm, energy and a desire to learn. Don't be scared by the fact that, especially the first few times, you will get the sugar paste recipe wrong. Becoming a cake designer is a long but truly beautiful journey. Do you have a certain skill in the kitchen and are you also a bit, let's say, artistic in your dishes and are you very good at decorating desserts? Perfect then you can start practicing straight away with a kit with cake design tools and some simpler recipes.
Cake design tools: what should I buy?
What do you need to buy to become a professional cake decorator?
Here is the complete list of cake design equipment:
Cake design: tools for modeling sugar paste
You can't really talk about cake design without mentioning modeling tools first. For a cake designer, modeling tools are a bit like a paintbrush for a painter. You can never really have too many, they are essential tools to be able to shape the foundation and allow you to obtain leaves or petals that look real. When choosing tools for modeling fondant, attention should certainly fall on the material. The best ones are definitely silicone modeling tools. They allow you to work with more precision and control by preventing the fondant from sticking to the tools.
Cake moulds: which one to choose for cake design?
Cake molds are among the most underestimated cake design tools among novices. A professional cake mold is essential for your creations, it's a bit like the canvas you're going to paint on. This is why choosing quality ones is more than an excellent investment. The most common metal cake molds, as well as being indispensable for a cake designer, are square, rectangular or round in shape. There are many other shapes besides the basic ones, all very useful for indulging your creativity. In addition to the shape, it is also good to have molds of different depths which allow you to play more with the shapes of the various tiers of the cake.
Revolving cake stand: the best model for cake design?
A revolving cake stand is the best ally of a cake designer who pays attention to detail. Holding the cake higher allows you to not only have more control while decorating, but also to be able to work in every corner of the cake in complete comfort. It is an indispensable tool for applying icing to your creations. When buying a revolving cake stand, always choose one that has a non-slip base, the safety of the cake depends on it! The base should be flat and not have any raised edges which would make it more difficult to place and remove the cake from the stand. As for the material, the choice depends on both your needs and your tastes. a plastic cake stand will be lighter and more manageable, while a metal cake stand will have a greater weight but a more homogeneous rotation.
Cake design: the rolling pin for sugar paste
A rolling pin is an essential tool in cake design. It will allow you to roll out sugar paste and fondant easily. For decoration, a non-stick plastic rolling pin is ideal, as it allows you to work more freely and tidily, maintaining the thickness of the dough. Together with the rolling pin, it is always worth purchasing a non-stick work surface that facilitates spreading the fondant. Our advice is to take one on which there are also guides engraved with the most common cake dimensions so as to allow you to roll out the fondant to the right size.
Decorating sweets: what is the most suitable set of brushes for sweet decorations?
A good set of professional brushes for confectionery decorations is essential from the first experiences in the world of cake design. They are an extremely versatile tool that you can use not only to decorate, but to precisely apply edible glue and ensure that the sugar paste and the various elements of the decorations adhere perfectly. Decorating brushes are sold in many forms, the ones that every cake designer should start with are definitely the round brush, the flat one and a liner for applying precise lines of edible glue or colour.
The corner spatula for decorating desserts
Unlike a common spatula knife, an angled spatula is a tool specifically made for confectionery decoration. The handle is located in a raised position compared to the blade. This detail allows you to apply icing or buttercream without the risk of inadvertently touching the cake. There are corner spatulas of various shapes and sizes on the market. The ones you should get right away are the 11, 20 and 30 centimeter ones which will allow you to work on both small and larger cakes. What are your kitchen "must-haves"? Do you already have everything you need to start making your first sugar paste cake? Try looking for what you're missing in the cake decoration section of our shop!
