So, you’re all done with baking that delicious cake for the upcoming party. And you are waiting for that moment when your guests bite into a slice of it and their eyes widen as that tasty bite melts inside their mouth.
But hey, baking is just half the job done. The cake needs to be decorated appropriately for the occasion!
A succulent cake is the king of the desserts and steals the spotlight at any party or celebration. However, you can make it not only a delicious treat but also a memorable one by decorating it in various ways.
Before you serve it to your guests, here’s a quick checklist for cake decorating items that will make your cake be the talk of the town:
1. Edible Images
Edible printed images have been one of the most popular cake decorations for quite a long time. Not only it gives your cake a personalized touch, but also enhances the occasion’s spirit. Whether it is a birthday party, a launch event or any other such celebration, decorating the cake surface with edible images always makes the occasion more joyful. Edible images can be printed on edible papers such as icing sheets, wafer papers, or chocolate transfer sheets by using a printer that is compatible with edible printing. These printers use edible ink cartridges to print the images.
2. Edible Paints
If you are an artist who loves to give his/her own distinctive touch to whatever you draw, painting on the cake surface using edible paints is a great idea. Not only it gives quite a unique look to your cake but also makes some fantastic impression on the guests. It’s always nice to be appreciated for your skills, and that includes your artwork done on the party cake, isn’t it?
3. Edible Lustre Dust
Just like the edible paints, the edible lusters come in a variety of colors and gradations. They add a unique effect to the cake surface and can also be used on other desserts such as cookies and cupcakes. The sparkling and glittering particles of the luster dust can be used to create a 3D effect on the cake surface.
4. Airbrush
A cake is just like a canvas if you are creative enough. There are various ways in which you can make art on a cake surface.One of the most favorite ones is the airbrush. An airbrush allows you to spray the edible paint on a dessert and create drawings with varying shades and shadows. They are quite easy to use and have been a favorite tool of cake decorators for years.
5. Silicone Molds
Traditionally, cakes, cupcakes, and cookies have been made in a round shape. However, it definitely adds to the fun to make into various shapes, which can be done by using silicone molds. These molds come in several shapes including heart and unicorn, which are quite popular, especially among kids. Try one of these molds to bake your next cake and watch your guests enjoying it like never before.
There are several other cake decorating items that you can use on your cake and desserts. However, if you have got a stock of these five abovementioned tools, edible inks and pens, and edible papers, your cake is going to be a favorite among your guests for the years to come.
Buy Only Safe and Trusted Cake Decorating Items
Nowadays, there are several cake decorating items and tools available online and in the storesthat claim to be safe to consume. It is recommended to buy only the ones that have a certificate of authority. At Icinginks, all cake decorating items and tools are FDA approved and absolutely safe to consume. You can check the inventories HERE.
