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In order to bake a decent birthday cake for your child’s birthday, you require two main sets of equipment: baking and decorating ones. You probably have the basic baking equipment in your kitchen already. Items such as bowls, cake moulds, wooden spoons and whisks are common in every kitchen. However, the type of cake you wish to bake will determine the items and equipment selected for the task. You may opt to mix the ingredients using an automatic processor or by hand depending on time and preference.
You will require equipment to decorate the cake after it’s done. Birthdays cakes are not complete without the icing and cream. A number of equipments are available in the market for cake decoration. They include the following:
Angled Spatulas- This handy piece of equipment is used to spread an even amount of icing on the birthday cake.
Piping bag- The piping bag is used to create decorations on top of the cake. It comes with several detachable nozzles of varying diameters. Piping bags are used to create attractive shapes, designs and decorations with icing on cake.
Turntable- Turntables make it easier to decorate cake without having to turn it over and over. You simply place the cake on top of the table and rotate it gradually while icing with a piping bag. The turntable also has a swivel mechanism that allows you to bend the cake at certain angles to ice it accurately. Therefore, you are able to achieve consistent and even decorations without a great deal strain.
Sugar craft gun- This device is a must have if you wish to obtain the best results in cake decoration. It is used to create ribbons, hair, strings, logs and thin fur, which are all essential cake adornments. You can use it with garnishes such as sugar paste, gum paste, flower paste and marzipan.
Textured Rolling Pins- Rolling pins have varying textures that create unique patterns on cake. They are used to create additional cake decorations to further enhance its appearance.
Cake Stands- You will also require a place to mount the cake during the birthday or other celebration. There is a wide variety of cake stands available from most cake stores. Choose an appropriate one with regard to the size of the cake and personal preference.
Generally, most of the equipments you require to bake are readily available in the kitchen. It is the tools for cake decoration that normally pose a challenge for most people. The items listed above will come in handy when you wish to decorate cake at home. After all, your family will be more grateful when you produce a gorgeous home baked cake than when you have birthday cakes delivered at your home.