What utinsils are used for decorating cakes?

General Tools:

* Offset Spatula: Used for smoothing frosting, creating crumb coats, and applying even layers.

* Cake Turntable: Rotating platform to make decorating easier and more even.

* Piping Bags: Used to create intricate designs with frosting.

* Piping Tips: Various shapes and sizes for creating different patterns and textures.

* Couplers: Connect different piping tips to the same piping bag.

* Cake Scraper: Used for smoothing buttercream, fondant, and other icing.

* Cake Comb: Creates textured designs in buttercream or fondant.

* Cake Knife: Used for cutting cakes into slices and smoothing edges.

* Serrated Knife: Used for cutting cakes into even layers.

* Cake Leveler: Helps ensure flat cake layers for even decorating.

* Cake Board: Provides a stable base for your cake.

* Parchment Paper: Used to line cake pans and prevent sticking.

* Spritz Cookies: Made with a cookie press and used as decorative elements.

For Fondant:

* Rolling Pin: Used to roll out fondant to desired thickness.

* Fondant Smoother: Helps create smooth, polished fondant surfaces.

* Fondant Cutter: Used to create shapes and designs in fondant.

* Gum Paste: Similar to fondant but with a slightly stiffer texture.

For Piping:

* Star Tips: Create star-shaped decorations, rosettes, and borders.

* Round Tips: Used for smooth swirls, dots, and lines.

* Drop Flower Tips: Used for creating delicate flower designs.

* Leaf Tips: Create realistic-looking leaves.

* Writing Tips: Used for creating fine lines and lettering.

Other Tools:

* Food Coloring: Used to color frosting, fondant, and other decorations.

* Sprinkles: Used to add color and texture.

* Candy Melts: Used for creating decorations and designs.

* Edible Glitter: Adds shimmer and shine.

* Fruit: Used for fresh and colorful decorations.

* Flowers: Used for elegant and sophisticated decorations.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it includes the most commonly used tools for cake decorating. The specific utensils you'll need will depend on the design and complexity of your cake.