My 10 Favorite Cake Decorating Tools!

[@KarolynsKakes]

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[@Arietians]

I'd love to see a video on how you organize your cake supplies! I have 9000 little things and I forget that I have them because they end up in random bins 😵‍💫

[@notsandy101]

Yes!! I have the same issue 😅

[@Brandi_the_Baker]

Yes! I have such a problem.

[@littlelady3895]

Same here.... I totally forgot I had Fondant Punch tools for shapes, even after I started researching for the letter and number punches. I also have Silicone Molds, that are now just in a Box. I don't use them, because I never remember I have them.

[@liveandletlive7152]

I read your comment and then I saw your name. All Michelle's are like that😂 I recently did some sort of organising so let me try and see if I can help you if you haven't thought of that yet. - Keep all your cookie cutters in one bin. I separate them by theme or shape,for instance I will put mermaid tail,shell,seahorse and starfish together. I either tie the cutters together with a string or I put them in a ziplock bag and label . This makes it a little easier to find if you have tons of cutters like I do. I do the same with moulds ,embossers and stamps, I have them all separated in bags so I don't need to go through a whole pile and waste time doing so. Another thing I do, when I'm done with say Christmas or Halloween I put everything including cutters out of my way as I know I will definitely not be needing them till the following year. -All my handy tools like scrapers,fondant tools go in one bin. The other tip is to STOP BUYING🤣🤣🤣🤣 Good luck

[@KarolynsKakes]

Stop buying never works!! 😂😂 I haven't made this video because my stuff is in chaos right now as I'm staying with my mother. I will film it as soon as I get it together!

[@dalea.peterson7478]

OMG Dollar Tree now has a great bench scraper. I am surprised of the quality. There craft tool and craft section has great tools too. Thanks for the videos.!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thanks for the tip! I always sleep on the Dollar Tree. I'll stop in the next time I'm shopping!

[@olacathy]

♥️I heard all of those thing except heating core nails! No idea about using it.. Thank you for sharing this Karolyn!♥️

[@omotayokareem1224]

I love you so so much for being realistic at all times. When explaining the use of the cake leveler, you did mention the fact that some people use long knife to cut through the cake to level and that you would never be able to get that right. I have, all these while be thinking that because I am an amateur baker/decorator that's why I never get to level cakes correctly with the long knife. Now, I feel normal.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you honey! We don't have it all figured out. Even the professionals have their weaknesses. None of us are perfect! We just find an easier way to do the challenging things. 💜🙏

[@theresajmello3829]

Hi Karolyn. I sometimes use a cake leveler. But most of the time I level the cake in the cake pan. I watched JJR on You been desserted. He said another way is to lock your arm to your side and you will be able to get a straight cut. It really does work.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Okay I gotta try that! I'm sure I could do it for small cakes, but larger ones might be harder. Thanks for the tip! 😊🙌

[@karlarocha5286]

Loved you saying “número 6”!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

My Espanol isn't great, but I try! 😂

[@cdiballa1]

I love when you share these items cuz I put them right into my Amazon cart!! Thank you for sharing.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yayy!! Those ball tools are the best! 🙌

[@IAmGospel80]

You're like my virtual mentor. I have to look through your videos for a crumb coat, final coat, and how to get sharp edges when using buttercream icing. Atp I'm only taking your cake advise lol

[@KarolynsKakes]

Love it! I'm happy to help!

[@RhaenyraTargaryensDragon]

I also use most of those weekly but a couple of things I couldn't decorate cakes without are my metal turntable and offset spatulas!

[@littlelady3895]

That was my answer too lol.

[@KarolynsKakes]

I need to get this metal turntable!

[@littlelady3895]

@@KarolynsKakes yes! It honestly wasn't much more then the plastic one from Wilton. I found one on Amazon for like $20 something. I love it! Best cheap thing I have bought so far! Lol

[@RhaenyraTargaryensDragon]

@@KarolynsKakes I went from a plastic to a metal one and the difference was amazing. You won't regret it!

[@littlelady3895]

Well Nutter Butters.. It's going to be a while before I get the Air Brush or Printer lol. I have some basic fondant tools, but not that one... Looked and Amazon says it's out of stock and they don't know when or if they will get any more. I too also love the leveler, I can't cut it straight to save my life! Lol. But my new favorite tool is my new turn table. I have the plastic Wilton brand, which was fine, but my husband washed, and for some reason, it wabels now. So I got a New metal one which is so smooth. I like it also because it has the rings on it. So I can easily get the cake dead center every time. I also love my duster bag thingy. It has a cup it sits in, open the handle and I fill with corn starch, tada lol. Oh but honestly my most Favoritest Tool when Baking, is you! I have baked a cake in months without looking up your videos and making sure what I am doing I'd right for the outcome I want. Most the time, it is basic knowledge, and Ideas. I may not do exactly what you do, but I take insparation in what you do, and make it fit what I am miking

[@KarolynsKakes]

You are so sweet, thanks girl!! 💜😊 What brand is the metal one? The Wilton one stinks, it skips all over the place and never rotates smoothly.

[@littlelady3895]

@@KarolynsKakes hang on it doesn't say on it, so I will go check my Amazon list and let ya know

[@Sweetzandmore]

If you're a Karolyn fan ,you knew what #1 was.🥰

[@KarolynsKakes]

😊💜🙌🎉

[@lorrainehicks9172]

I love your catch phrases!!!! I have a bench scrapper exactly like yours and got it at the Dollar Tree. It's great to know what cake tools to use so I can make cakes just like yours. Thank you for sharing and keep on caking 💜

[@KarolynsKakes]

Damn I'm sleeping on the Dollar Tree! A few people have suggested that place, I'm gonna go!

[@traceymullin7937]

Agree with all your tools! I have 3 must hav'se to add that are game changers for me. The cake leveler that I absolutely love... The Agbay Professional Double Blade. I first saw it in Sharon Zambito's videos on how to do topsy turvey cakes. It's heavy duty, long, and so easy to use (best money I ever spent). The 2nd tool is my pasta roller attachment that hooks to the front of my kitchen aid. Making fondant pieces is so much easier to roll them thin with the different settings. Plus, once you roll out a thin piece, you can change the to the fettucine attachment and it cuts perfect 1/4" strips. And the 3rd is my Wilton cake divider chart. I know you mention you can't use it because they don't sell it anymore (trust me, as a former Wilton employee who worked in the decorating room, we tried countless times to get the product developers to bring it back!) I use it constantly for adding stripes, or anything I need to have even on the sides of the cake. I also roll my fondant on it to get it to the correct circumference when covering my boards or cakes. Thank you for continuing to bring us great videos!

[@KarolynsKakes]

I love these! And that makes me so sad, I wish they would bring it back. It's literally one of my most favorite tools!

[@teresacaldwell1645]

wow, I was looking more at your favorite cake stand, the spatulas, bowls you prefer...

[@KarolynsKakes]

Those are more baking tools, I will add that to the list of videos to make!

[@lifeingold4349]

I’ve been binge watching all your videos and learning a lot! Do you ever make egg free cakes for people who might have allergies?

[@thecupcakelady2014]

I KNEW what your number one would be! 😜

[@KarolynsKakes]

😂😂 I'm so predictable!

[@TWR4393]

Thanks once again 🙏

[@ForGoodnesSake]

Hi Karolyn, great video! Thank you for your list, watching your videos I've taken notes and ordered everything but the printer and airbrush system. I do have a small airbrush that I bought for makeup but never used it. I'm wondering if that will work? I'm trying to stay organized so I've purchased a pencil tote for the small hand tools, square totes with lids for my colors, flavors and fondant and put them on a cart I got from Michael's, so when I'm making cakes or cupcakes I just wheel it out and have everything in one place. So convenient and saves time.

[@KarolynsKakes]

I don't see why your airbrush wouldn't work. How strong is the spray? The kopykake one is pretty powerful at the highest setting. I need to do more organizing. I have a chest of drawers I got from IKEA that I keep a lot of stuff in. Once I move, I am going to reorganize everything. That's a bit away though. But those totes and carts really make a difference!

[@ForGoodnesSake]

@@KarolynsKakes ok I'll have to try it with the airbrush paint. I saw that kake with the dinosaurs and what a difference the airbrush details make! You're moving? Aww..I'm sure your mom is going to miss you! My youngest son is moving and getting married next year and I promised to make the wedding kake. I'm so excited!! But I'll miss him like crazy! ❤️

[@BeeRavie]

Are all air brush machines able to be used for cake decorating? Or are some specific to cakes while some are specific for painting, nail art, etc?

[@maridiaz6219]

I love your videos 💜

[@KarolynsKakes]

Mari! Thanks girl! 😊💜🙌

[@KimBegor]

Is there a reason you like this airbrush machine as opposed to cheaper versions of the airbrush machine. I have the Master Airbrush machine. Trying to figure out if it is worth the investment for this brand. I always seem to have issues with the Master Airbrush machine. Thanks for your input.

[@KarolynsKakes]

This was recommended to me years ago (like 12 years ago), so it's been the first and only one I've ever used. The only time I had an issue with this one is when I use the luster airbrush sprays. They always clog the gun. Other than that, it has worked perfectly for me! Maybe that's why it's pricier? What are the issues you have with yours?

[@liveandletlive7152]

The oven, the cake mixer and the refridgerator be feeling pretty pissed with Karolyn right now and it's going down in full Karen or Amber mode🤣. As a matter of fact they're looking down at that sewing ruler and that ridiculous cake metal nail wondering just why...bah! I can hear them mumbling in the corner, " And we mean nothing to you?? See how you bake your next cake without us all. You always say it's just cake so have fun without us, buh bye👹! 🤣😂🤣❤️ Hope I made a few of you goofy ones giggle at the thought of all that.

[@KarolynsKakes]

OMG 😂😂😂😂 Now I need to apologize to them so they don't stop working on me! TECHNICALLY they are appliances. so they can't be mad at me because I was listing tools! 😂😂

[@omotayokareem1224]

Very funny😀

[@cassandrarudolph1307]

HELLO I have a question for u My husband mentioned back in the day 1980s/1990s The cakes the frosting use to have a crusty texture to it like The frosting had a crisp crusty feel to It like It was hard but not To hard Do u know what I’m meaning ? I remember it Would u know how to make This type of frosting ?

[@KarolynsKakes]

It's a crusting buttercream. That's what my American Buttercream does!

[@kikigrz23]

I'm surprised you didn't mention your turn table!

[@cassandrarudolph1307]

For the hearing core nails what size does the size matter lol 😂! This is the real question gals 😅! Lol jk No but really does what size should I get if my Cake is 7 inches or Less would it tell u in the description when buying it

[@KarolynsKakes]

Size doesn't matter! (Yeah, I said it!😂)

[@joyous99999]

Small offset spatula

[@KarolynsKakes]

I forgot about that one, I use it all the time too! 🙌