Cake Decorating Starter Kit Walmart
Essentials
Upgrading the basics will have the biggest impact. Even a pastry pro may make sunken cakes or burnt cookies with a weak mixer or flimsy bakeware.
Stand mixer
2 picks, $430–$530
A sturdy stand mixer will help you make lofty cakes, fluffy buttercream, beautiful breads, and more. For the ambitious baker, it's worth the investment and the counter space.
Stand mixer
2 picks, $430–$530
A sturdy stand mixer will help you make lofty cakes, fluffy buttercream, beautiful breads, and more. For the ambitious baker, it's worth the investment and the counter space.
The unbeatable classic
This 5-quart stand mixer tackles nearly any recipe with ease and won't knock around on the counter. It's a sturdy, buy-it-for-life piece of equipment.
The unbeatable classic
This 5-quart stand mixer tackles nearly any recipe with ease and won't knock around on the counter. It's a sturdy, buy-it-for-life piece of equipment.
For bigger batches
With a bigger mixing bowl and footprint, this mixer is best left on the countertop. It isn't as good as the Artisan at smaller jobs, but it is excellent at mixing heavy doughs and batters.
For bigger batches
With a bigger mixing bowl and footprint, this mixer is best left on the countertop. It isn't as good as the Artisan at smaller jobs, but it is excellent at mixing heavy doughs and batters.
Kitchen scale
2 picks, $25–$48
Baking is all about precision: A little extra flour can dramatically change the texture of your cookies. For better, more consistent results, ditch the measuring cups and start weighing your ingredients in grams.
Kitchen scale
2 picks, $25–$48
Baking is all about precision: A little extra flour can dramatically change the texture of your cookies. For better, more consistent results, ditch the measuring cups and start weighing your ingredients in grams.
Compact and precise
This affordable scale offers impressive accuracy and reads weights quickly in increments of 1 gram. It doesn't take up much space, and the 11-pound capacity is plenty for most home baking and cooking projects.
Compact and precise
This affordable scale offers impressive accuracy and reads weights quickly in increments of 1 gram. It doesn't take up much space, and the 11-pound capacity is plenty for most home baking and cooking projects.
A bigger scale for advanced bakers
Although bulkier than the Escali Primo, this scale has one of the largest weighing capacities of all the scales we tested and can display in baker's percentages, allowing skilled bakers to tweak or scale up their recipes.
A bigger scale for advanced bakers
Although bulkier than the Escali Primo, this scale has one of the largest weighing capacities of all the scales we tested and can display in baker's percentages, allowing skilled bakers to tweak or scale up their recipes.
Dry food storage containers
1 pick, $8–$10
Keep your dry ingredients fresh and organized in a set of sturdy storage containers. Wide-mouthed containers are best because they're easy to scoop from. And they're also great for storing decorating tools or transporting cookies and cakes.
Dry food storage containers
1 pick, $8–$10
Keep your dry ingredients fresh and organized in a set of sturdy storage containers. Wide-mouthed containers are best because they're easy to scoop from. And they're also great for storing decorating tools or transporting cookies and cakes.
How the pros stay organized
These commercial containers are designed for restaurant kitchens, so they're super sturdy and available in sizes ranging from 2 quarts to 22 quarts. They have a big footprint but stack nicely and are easy to scoop from.
How the pros stay organized
These commercial containers are designed for restaurant kitchens, so they're super sturdy and available in sizes ranging from 2 quarts to 22 quarts. They have a big footprint but stack nicely and are easy to scoop from.
Cake pans
4 picks, $10–$22
One easy way to expand your baking repertoire is with a handful of cake pans in different shapes and sizes. And good-quality pans are essential to get the even browning and clean shapes that will set your cakes apart in a bake-off.
Cake pans
4 picks, $10–$22
One easy way to expand your baking repertoire is with a handful of cake pans in different shapes and sizes. And good-quality pans are essential to get the even browning and clean shapes that will set your cakes apart in a bake-off.
For sheet cakes, bar cookies, and more
This pan (which also comes in a square version) resists warping and bakes evenly. The durable nonstick coating releases baked goods easily, and the edges and corners of a cake come out clean and sharp.
For sheet cakes, bar cookies, and more
This pan (which also comes in a square version) resists warping and bakes evenly. The durable nonstick coating releases baked goods easily, and the edges and corners of a cake come out clean and sharp.
For loaf cakes and breads
Breads bake up tall and handsome in this heavy-duty loaf pan, while loaf cakes come out golden brown and perfectly cooked through.
For loaf cakes and breads
Breads bake up tall and handsome in this heavy-duty loaf pan, while loaf cakes come out golden brown and perfectly cooked through.
For simple layer cakes
This sturdy round cake pan bakes evenly, releases cakes cleanly, and comes with a lifetime warranty. Get a few for making double- or triple-layer cakes. It also comes in an 8-inch or 10-inch size.
For simple layer cakes
This sturdy round cake pan bakes evenly, releases cakes cleanly, and comes with a lifetime warranty. Get a few for making double- or triple-layer cakes. It also comes in an 8-inch or 10-inch size.
More sizes for tiered cakes
Parrish Magic Line makes pans in every size (the diameter increases by 1-inch increments) between 3 inches and 18 inches. Cakes bake up paler, but these are the pans to get if you dream of making a tiered masterpiece.
More sizes for tiered cakes
Parrish Magic Line makes pans in every size (the diameter increases by 1-inch increments) between 3 inches and 18 inches. Cakes bake up paler, but these are the pans to get if you dream of making a tiered masterpiece.
Offset spatula
2 picks, $50
This tool is every pro baker's secret to perfect icing jobs. All good pastry cooks have at least two in their kit: a large one for frosting cakes or smoothing batter, and a small one for little details like the perfect swirl of meringue on a pie.
Offset spatula
2 picks, $50
This tool is every pro baker's secret to perfect icing jobs. All good pastry cooks have at least two in their kit: a large one for frosting cakes or smoothing batter, and a small one for little details like the perfect swirl of meringue on a pie.
A big spatula for big tasks
This stainless steel offset spatula slides under delicate freshly baked cookies with ease. Its long offset blade evenly spreads cake batters in a pan and provides a smooth finish to frosted cakes.
A big spatula for big tasks
This stainless steel offset spatula slides under delicate freshly baked cookies with ease. Its long offset blade evenly spreads cake batters in a pan and provides a smooth finish to frosted cakes.
A small version for everything else
The short blade on this mini offset spatula is precise and versatile. Use it for decorating cookies and cupcakes, removing items from a crowded cookie sheet, or shaping a swoosh of whipped cream (or just spreading mayo on your sandwich).
A small version for everything else
The short blade on this mini offset spatula is precise and versatile. Use it for decorating cookies and cupcakes, removing items from a crowded cookie sheet, or shaping a swoosh of whipped cream (or just spreading mayo on your sandwich).
Portion scoop
1 pick, $15–$18
Ever wonder how bakeries make hundreds of identically sized chocolate chip cookies a day? Now you know. This tool makes it easy to create same-size balls of dough, and it also works for controlling muffin size or frosting portions for layer cake.
Portion scoop
1 pick, $15–$18
Ever wonder how bakeries make hundreds of identically sized chocolate chip cookies a day? Now you know. This tool makes it easy to create same-size balls of dough, and it also works for controlling muffin size or frosting portions for layer cake.
The secret to picture-perfect pastries
This cookie scoop is the strongest and the most comfortable to hold of everything we tested, and it releases dough cleanly with a squeeze of the handle.
The secret to picture-perfect pastries
This cookie scoop is the strongest and the most comfortable to hold of everything we tested, and it releases dough cleanly with a squeeze of the handle.
Rolling pin
3 picks, $13–$89
If you're using a handled rolling pin to roll out dough, consider upgrading to something without handles. Most pros prefer a tapered or dowel pin because it offers more control and a better feel for the dough.
Rolling pin
3 picks, $13–$89
If you're using a handled rolling pin to roll out dough, consider upgrading to something without handles. Most pros prefer a tapered or dowel pin because it offers more control and a better feel for the dough.
The most versatile rolling pin
The 23-inch version of this tapered pin rolls dough more efficiently than handled pins, works well for both pies and cookies, and is easy to clean. Plus, it's good-looking and sturdy enough to last a lifetime.
The most versatile rolling pin
The 23-inch version of this tapered pin rolls dough more efficiently than handled pins, works well for both pies and cookies, and is easy to clean. Plus, it's good-looking and sturdy enough to last a lifetime.
Less agile, better for large jobs
This dowel-shaped pin doesn't pivot easily enough for rolling round shapes. But it's ideal for large oblong and rectangular shapes, and you can fit it with spacers to achieve precise thickness.
Less agile, better for large jobs
This dowel-shaped pin doesn't pivot easily enough for rolling round shapes. But it's ideal for large oblong and rectangular shapes, and you can fit it with spacers to achieve precise thickness.
A luxe tapered pin
This thoughtfully designed and crafted pin requires even less dusting with flour than the Whetstone pin and is even easier to clean and maneuver. But at triple the price, it's not for everyone.
A luxe tapered pin
This thoughtfully designed and crafted pin requires even less dusting with flour than the Whetstone pin and is even easier to clean and maneuver. But at triple the price, it's not for everyone.
Pie plate
2 picks, $15–$35
A nice pie plate can help you bake golden, crisp crusts, and some of them are pretty enough to make any pie look like a centerpiece.
Pie plate
2 picks, $15–$35
A nice pie plate can help you bake golden, crisp crusts, and some of them are pretty enough to make any pie look like a centerpiece.
A reliable classic
The great advantage of this affordable plate is that it's clear (so you can see when the crust is done). It browns crusts beautifully, and it's shallower than most ceramic plates we tested.
A reliable classic
The great advantage of this affordable plate is that it's clear (so you can see when the crust is done). It browns crusts beautifully, and it's shallower than most ceramic plates we tested.
A prettier plate for deep-dish pies
The deep and sturdy Emile Henry plate bakes pies evenly, with a ruffled lip that makes it easy to create a pretty fluted crust. This plate is best for deep-dish pie lovers and fans of color.
A prettier plate for deep-dish pies
The deep and sturdy Emile Henry plate bakes pies evenly, with a ruffled lip that makes it easy to create a pretty fluted crust. This plate is best for deep-dish pie lovers and fans of color.
The main purpose of a bench scraper is to remove bits of dough from a work surface, but pastry cooks love this tool because it can also scoop up chopped nuts, trim rolled-out dough, squeegee icing toward the tip of a piping bag, and more.
The main purpose of a bench scraper is to remove bits of dough from a work surface, but pastry cooks love this tool because it can also scoop up chopped nuts, trim rolled-out dough, squeegee icing toward the tip of a piping bag, and more.
A simple tool with endless uses
This bench scraper offers a comfortable, grippy handle, and it has measurements (in inches) engraved into the blade so you can quickly gauge the size of the dough you're cutting or the ingredients you're chopping.
A simple tool with endless uses
This bench scraper offers a comfortable, grippy handle, and it has measurements (in inches) engraved into the blade so you can quickly gauge the size of the dough you're cutting or the ingredients you're chopping.
Using a good-quality butter, with a higher fat content than standard sticks, improves the flavor and texture of anything you bake, especially butter-centric stuff like piecrust, shortbread, and buttercream. Tiny splurge, big effect.
Using a good-quality butter, with a higher fat content than standard sticks, improves the flavor and texture of anything you bake, especially butter-centric stuff like piecrust, shortbread, and buttercream. Tiny splurge, big effect.
Grass-fed gold
We prefer Kerrygold over other high-fat European butters because it's made with cream from grass-fed cows, which gives it a beautiful yellow hue and a deep butter flavor. It's also widely available.
Grass-fed gold
We prefer Kerrygold over other high-fat European butters because it's made with cream from grass-fed cows, which gives it a beautiful yellow hue and a deep butter flavor. It's also widely available.
Nice-to-haves
A prize-winning pastry should taste good and look even better. Once you've mastered the fundamentals, start adding some flair to your baking tools.
The great thing about a good bundt pan is that it automatically produces a beautiful cake, no decorating required (though a dusting of sugar or a drizzle of glaze never hurts).
The great thing about a good bundt pan is that it automatically produces a beautiful cake, no decorating required (though a dusting of sugar or a drizzle of glaze never hurts).
The original and the best
Nordic Ware made the original bundt pan, and the quality of this cast-aluminum bakeware can't be beat. This pan is sturdy but not too heavy, and its nonstick coating allows cakes to come out with sharp, clean edges.
The original and the best
Nordic Ware made the original bundt pan, and the quality of this cast-aluminum bakeware can't be beat. This pan is sturdy but not too heavy, and its nonstick coating allows cakes to come out with sharp, clean edges.
Springform pan
1 pick, $10–$13
Owning a springform pan will allow you to expand your baking repertoire to include tall tortes, cakes, and anything you can't simply flip out of a pan—like cheesecakes, icebox cakes, or even deep-dish tarts.
Springform pan
1 pick, $10–$13
Owning a springform pan will allow you to expand your baking repertoire to include tall tortes, cakes, and anything you can't simply flip out of a pan—like cheesecakes, icebox cakes, or even deep-dish tarts.
For cheesecakes and more
This sturdy pan is closer to watertight than most, which is important when you're baking cheesecakes in a water bath. It has a nonstick coating that releases cakes cleanly.
For cheesecakes and more
This sturdy pan is closer to watertight than most, which is important when you're baking cheesecakes in a water bath. It has a nonstick coating that releases cakes cleanly.
You can get cookie cutters in all kinds of fun shapes, of course, but you'll get the most use out of a nice set of round cutters in many sizes. Use them for creating elegant roll-out cookies, cutting out doughnuts, or making crusts for mini pies.
You can get cookie cutters in all kinds of fun shapes, of course, but you'll get the most use out of a nice set of round cutters in many sizes. Use them for creating elegant roll-out cookies, cutting out doughnuts, or making crusts for mini pies.
The best basic cutters
We tested other shapes of Ateco cutters for our guide to holiday cookie baking, and we found that they resisted rusting and bending better than most. In our experience, the wide variety of sizes makes them endlessly useful.
The best basic cutters
We tested other shapes of Ateco cutters for our guide to holiday cookie baking, and we found that they resisted rusting and bending better than most. In our experience, the wide variety of sizes makes them endlessly useful.
Hand mixer
2 picks, $60–$140
Yes, a stand mixer can do everything a hand mixer can do and more, but sometimes it's a hassle to haul out the heavy equipment. If you have the space, it can be nice to have a hand mixer around for small, quick tasks like whipping cream.
Hand mixer
2 picks, $60–$140
Yes, a stand mixer can do everything a hand mixer can do and more, but sometimes it's a hassle to haul out the heavy equipment. If you have the space, it can be nice to have a hand mixer around for small, quick tasks like whipping cream.
Affordable option for occasional use
This powerful electric hand mixer whips meringue well and can handle cookie dough, but it sometimes overheats when faced with tougher tasks. It comes with several attachments you can store neatly in a case that snaps onto the machine.
Affordable option for occasional use
This powerful electric hand mixer whips meringue well and can handle cookie dough, but it sometimes overheats when faced with tougher tasks. It comes with several attachments you can store neatly in a case that snaps onto the machine.
More power for more tasks
With nine powerful speeds, this mixer consistently powers through thick doughs and lighter batters. It comes with a dough hook and other useful attachments, and it has convenient extra features such as a timer and a light to illuminate the bowl.
More power for more tasks
With nine powerful speeds, this mixer consistently powers through thick doughs and lighter batters. It comes with a dough hook and other useful attachments, and it has convenient extra features such as a timer and a light to illuminate the bowl.
Piping bags and tips
2 picks, $14–$20
To put a professional finish on cakes, cookies, tarts, and more, invest in a set of piping tips and pastry bags. Piping roses and fancy lettering takes practice, but you can have fun making patterns with even a simple star tip.
Piping bags and tips
2 picks, $14–$20
To put a professional finish on cakes, cookies, tarts, and more, invest in a set of piping tips and pastry bags. Piping roses and fancy lettering takes practice, but you can have fun making patterns with even a simple star tip.
A decorating starter kit
This set features durable stainless steel tips in all the shapes you need for most basic (and some advanced) decorating tasks. It also comes with a reusable pastry bag that's well-made but on the small side.
A decorating starter kit
This set features durable stainless steel tips in all the shapes you need for most basic (and some advanced) decorating tasks. It also comes with a reusable pastry bag that's well-made but on the small side.
Disposable bags in bulk
These large piping bags are strong enough to resist tearing and have a slightly tacky outer surface that's easy to grip with greasy hands. The 100-pack comes on a roll in a dispenser box for easy storage.
Disposable bags in bulk
These large piping bags are strong enough to resist tearing and have a slightly tacky outer surface that's easy to grip with greasy hands. The 100-pack comes on a roll in a dispenser box for easy storage.
Cake turntable
1 pick, $59
If you get into decorating cakes, you'll want to invest in a revolving stand. A stand makes it so much easier to smooth the frosting on the sides of a cake or to pipe a neat border around the edge.
Cake turntable
1 pick, $59
If you get into decorating cakes, you'll want to invest in a revolving stand. A stand makes it so much easier to smooth the frosting on the sides of a cake or to pipe a neat border around the edge.
For serious cake decorators
We've yet to test cake turntables, but this classic stand is a favorite among pros and members of our kitchen team. The cast-iron base keeps it stable, while the top rotates smoothly. It also looks nice enough to double as a serving stand.
For serious cake decorators
We've yet to test cake turntables, but this classic stand is a favorite among pros and members of our kitchen team. The cast-iron base keeps it stable, while the top rotates smoothly. It also looks nice enough to double as a serving stand.
Gel food coloring
1 pick, $30
Food coloring is an easy way to add some fun to any recipe, but you won't find liquid drops in a pro's pantry. Whether you're icing cookies or making a rainbow birthday cake, gel coloring will really make those tints pop.
Gel food coloring
1 pick, $30
Food coloring is an easy way to add some fun to any recipe, but you won't find liquid drops in a pro's pantry. Whether you're icing cookies or making a rainbow birthday cake, gel coloring will really make those tints pop.
A vibrant starter set
More concentrated than liquid coloring, these gel colors last longer and produce truer, more vibrant hues than even other gel sets we tested.
A vibrant starter set
More concentrated than liquid coloring, these gel colors last longer and produce truer, more vibrant hues than even other gel sets we tested.
Cake Decorating Starter Kit Walmart
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