Tools I Use as a Professional Baker
As an Austrian baker with over 20 years of professional experience, I rely on high-quality tools and trusted products to create elegant, light, and beautifully decorated cakes.
On this page, you’ll find my favorite baking tools and cake decorating essentials that I personally use in my kitchen and for my custom cake orders. From piping tips and cake boxes to decorating tools and baking essentials, these are the products I trust for consistent, professional results.
Whether you’re baking at home or looking to elevate your cake decorating skills, these carefully selected tools will help you achieve clean finishes, stable structures, and beautiful designs with ease.
On my Instagram, you can see these tools in action — I share reels showing how I use them and how the final cakes look, so you can get real inspiration and see the results for yourself.
If you’re planning a special celebration, you can also explore my custom cakes — made in European style, light, fluffy, and never overly sweet.
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My Must-Have Tools
These are the exact tools I use for my custom cake orders at Alpin Delights.
Springform Cake Pan Set (Perfect for Layered Cakes)
A good springform pan is essential for clean, professional baking results. I use pans like these for cakes that need easy release without damaging the edges — especially for layered cakes or cheesecakes. This set gives you flexibility with different sizes, which is very practical for both everyday baking and special occasions.
Cake Collar (6 Inch – For Perfect Layered Cakes)
Essential for assembling layered cakes with clean edges and a professional look. Especially helpful for cream and mousse cakes.
Stainless Steel Dough Scraper Set (3 Sizes – For Smooth Cake Finishes)
I use scrapers like these to achieve a perfectly smooth buttercream finish on my cakes. The different sizes are especially helpful for taller cakes, allowing for clean edges and a professional look. A must-have tool if you want sharp sides and a flawless finish.
Straight Icing Spatula Set (6", 8" & 10" – For Smooth Buttercream Application)
I use a spatula like this to smooth out my buttercream first, before finishing with a scraper for sharp edges. The different sizes are perfect for different cake heights and uses, making it easy to apply an even, clean layer of frosting. An essential tool for achieving a smooth and professional base before final detailing.
Fresh Star Piping Tips Set
This is my go-to set for creating smooth and detailed finishes on cupcakes and cakes. I use these regularly for my custom orders.
Wilton Piping Tips Set Big
This is one of my go-to piping tip sets for creating clean, elegant designs on cakes and cupcakes. It includes a wide variety of tips, making it perfect for everything from simple swirls to more detailed decorations. I especially like the quality and the organized storage case — ideal for both beginners and more advanced bakers.
This set is perfect for creating detailed textures, borders, and classic swirl designs on cupcakes and cakes. I like using smaller star tips like these for more precise work and finer decorations. It’s a smaller set compared to the Wilton piping tip set, making it ideal as an addition for more detailed and delicate designs.
Plain Tube Set, 10 Pieces
This set includes plain piping tips, which are ideal for smooth lines, writing, filling, and clean, minimal designs. I use plain tips when I want a more elegant and simple finish compared to star tips. Unlike star piping tips that create textured designs, these give you precise, clean results. This set is a great addition to any decorating kit for more control and versatility.
Cake Toppers & Decorations
Disney Frozen Elsa Cake Topper
I’ve used this topper for my Frozen Elsa cakes, and it’s by far the best one I’ve found. I’ve tried and ordered several different Elsa toppers, and this one stands out in quality and overall look. It instantly transforms a simple cake into a beautiful princess design and is especially popular for kids’ birthdays. A great option if you want a detailed, eye-catching result without spending too much time on decoration.
Ball Cake Topper Set (108 Pieces – Multi Sizes in Pastell
I’ve used these for many different themed cakes, and they’re incredibly versatile. The variety of colors and sizes makes it easy to adapt them to almost any design — from birthdays to more playful or modern cake styles. They add height, structure, and a professional finish to your cakes without much effort.
Unicorn Cake Topper Set
I used this set for my unicorn cake, and it’s by far one of the best I’ve found. I ordered several different unicorn toppers to compare, and this one stands out because it includes everything you need for a full, beautifully styled cake — from rainbows and stars to balloons and decorative elements. It makes it easy to create a magical, eye-catching design, especially for kids’ birthday parties.
Snowflake Fondant Cutter Set
I used these cutters to create the snowflakes on my Elsa Frozen cake, and they’re perfect for adding those detailed, winter-style decorations. They make it easy to create clean, consistent snowflakes for fondant or gum paste, giving your cake a more polished and professional look. Ideal for Frozen-themed birthdays and winter cakes.
Unicorn Cake Topper Set (38 Pieces – Magical Theme Decorations)
I used this set for my unicorn theme cake, and it’s perfect for creating a fun, colorful, and magical design. It includes a mix of flowers, balls, stars, and a unicorn topper, making it easy to decorate a cake quickly while still achieving a full, eye-catching look. Especially popular for kids’ birthday parties and themed celebrations.
Custom Acrylic Cake Name Sign
I use personalized name signs like this very often for kids’ birthday cakes, and they’re a perfect way to add a special, personal touch. They instantly make the cake feel more unique and styled, without needing a lot of extra decoration.
Real Dried Pressed Flowers Set
These real dried flowers are perfect for creating elegant, natural-looking cake designs. I love using delicate floral elements like these to add a soft, European-style finish to cakes, especially for weddings, baby showers, or more refined celebrations. They’re ideal if you want to achieve a beautiful, organic look with minimal effort.
Mini Balloon Cake Toppers (50 Pieces – Soft Pink Tones)
These mini balloon toppers are perfect for adding a modern, playful touch to cakes. The different sizes create a beautiful, dimensional effect that instantly elevates the overall design.
Lego Cake - Building Bricks & Robot Silicone Molds
These molds are perfect for creating fun, detailed decorations for Lego-style cakes. I like using molds like these for kids’ birthday cakes where you want a playful and creative design. They’re great for fondant, chocolate, or candy and make it easy to create consistent shapes for borders, toppers, or small decorative elements.
Mini Balloon Cake Toppers Set (32 Pieces – Green, Brown & Gold)
I used these for my teddy bear cake, and they’re perfect for creating a soft, natural, and slightly playful look. These toppers add height and dimension to your design and make the cake look more styled and professional with very little effort.
Custom Edible Image Cake Wrap Topper
I used an edible image wrap like this for my “The Learning Experience” cake, and it’s a great way to create a clean, fully customized design. It allows you to add logos, characters, or personalized images directly onto the cake, making it perfect for themed birthdays, corporate cakes, or special events. A simple way to achieve a very professional and unique look. To create the wrap I used canva.
Mini Balloon Cake Toppers Set (32 Pieces – Green, Brown & Gold)
I used a set like this for my “The Learning Experience” cake, and it’s perfect for creating a fun and detailed school-themed design. It includes elements like apples, books, and pencils, which instantly make the theme clear and playful. Great for kids’ birthdays, school celebrations, or classroom-themed cakes without needing complex decoration.
Custom Acrylic Cake Name Sign
I use personalized acrylic name signs like this very often for my cakes, especially when I want a clean, elegant, and more premium look. They’re perfect for adding a custom name to birthday cakes and also work beautifully for weddings, baby showers, and special occasions.
Pearl Balloon Cake Toppers Set
I used these for my bubble cake, and they’re perfect for creating that soft, modern, and airy look. The mix of clear, pink, and white tones works beautifully for baby showers, birthdays, weddings, or mermaid-themed cakes.
Custom Edible Image Cake Topper
I used an edible image topper like this for a business logo cake, and it’s perfect for creating a clean, fully customized design. It allows you to add logos, photos, or any image directly onto the cake, making it ideal for corporate events, birthdays, or special occasions.
Satin Ice Fondant
This is the only fondant brand I use for my cake decorations. It has a smooth texture, is easy to work with, and gives a clean, professional finish every time.
I rely on it for creating fondant elements and decorative details because it handles well and delivers consistent results. A great choice if you want a polished and high-quality look for your cakes.
Custom Edible Image Cake Topper
I used an edible image topper like this for a business logo cake, and it’s perfect for creating a clean, fully customized design. It allows you to add logos, photos, or any image directly onto the cake, making it ideal for corporate events, birthdays, or special occasions.
Satin Ice Fondant
This is the only fondant brand I use for my cake decorations. It has a smooth texture, is easy to work with, and gives a clean, professional finish every time.
I rely on it for creating fondant elements and decorative details because it handles well and delivers consistent results. A great choice if you want a polished and high-quality look for your cakes.
Wilton Edible Glue
I used an edible image topper like this for a business logo cake, and it’s perfect for creating a clean, fully customized design. It allows you to add logos, photos, or any image directly onto the cake, making it ideal for corporate events, birthdays, or special occasions.
Fondant Modeling Tools Set
I use these tools all the time for my fondant decorations. They’re perfect for shaping, sculpting, and adding fine details to cakes, whether it’s small elements or more complex designs. Having a variety of tools makes it much easier to work cleanly and precisely, especially when creating custom decorations. A must-have if you want to take your cake decorating to a more professional level.
Fondant Work Mat - Self-Healing Cutting Mat
I use a cutting mat like this when working with fondant, and it makes a big difference. You can cut directly on the surface without damaging it, unlike thinner silicone mats.
It also has both cm and inch measurements, which is super helpful for precise work and sizing decorations. A very practical tool if you want a clean workspace and more accurate results when cutting fondant.
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
This is my go-to mixer for baking, and I actually have three of them since I often work with multiple batches at the same time. It’s powerful, reliable, and gives consistent results for cake batters, creams, and fillings.
A high-quality mixer like this makes baking much easier and more efficient, especially if you’re making cakes regularly or in larger quantities.
Rotating Cake Turntable
I use a turntable like this all the time when decorating my cakes, and it’s one of my must-have tools. It’s slightly bigger than most, which makes it perfect for working with larger cake boards and bigger cakes.
It holds the weight easily and spins very smoothly, which helps a lot when creating clean edges and even buttercream finishes. An essential tool for anyone who wants more control and professional results when decorating cakes.
Personalized Wedding Cake Topper
I used a topper like this for my pearl wedding cake, and it adds a beautiful, elegant finishing touch. Personalized initials make the cake feel more special and refined, especially for weddings and formal celebrations.
The clean, modern design works perfectly for a sophisticated look and elevates the entire cake without needing a lot of additional decoration.