Baking & Cake Decorating Tools

Bake Sweeter Treats With The Great Range of Baking Tools

Nobody pipes a neat rosette with a snap-lock bag and hope. Every good bake starts with the right gear, and Spotlight has it in more than 120 stores across Australia and online. Our range of baking tools and cake decorating tools has everything you need to whip up the most mouthwatering cakes, biscuits, bread, pastries, and more. Shop the full range in-store, order online, or pick it up with Click and Collect.

What Baking Tools Do You Actually Need to Start?

Nobody needs a full drawer of baking equipment on day one. These will carry you through most recipes and build from there as your baking grows:

• Measuring cups and measuring spoons to keep your ratios right, and kitchen scales help with bread and pastry.
• Mixing bowls in two or three sizes to keep wet and dry ingredients apart.
• Baking utensils like whisks, rolling pins, dough scrapers, and sifters to measure, mix, shape and decorate your bakes with better control.
• Baking paper or a silicone baking mat to stop your bakes from sticking and save you from scrubbing later.
• Baking trays, baking sheets, and sheet pans give your bakes solid support.
• Cooling racks let air circulate underneath so your cakes cool down quickly without soggy bases.
• Pastry brushes to spread melted butter on scone tops, egg wash on pastry, and syrup on warm sponge.

You also need the right bakeware. Round and square baking pans handle birthday cakes and slabs. Loaf pans take banana bread and sourdough. Muffin pans do cupcakes, friands and mini quiches. Glass or stoneware baking dishes give pie dishes and quiches a crisp base.

The Decorating Tools That Turn a Plain Cake Into a Showstopper

Decorating tools do the fiddly work your hands cannot. Match the tool to the finish you want.

• Icing and piping tools like piping bags and nozzles give you control over every swirl. Our nozzles come in a wide range of tips, including round, star, petal-shaped, and more.
• Cake turntables spin the cake while your hand stays still, which is how bakers get sharp, even sides.
• Spatulas and smoothers to flatten fondant across the top and down the sides.
• A bench scraper pulls ganache into a clean edge as the cake turns.
• A cake leveller to trim domed tops so your layers sit flat.
• Fondant and gum paste tools like plunger cutters, embossers, and modelling tools shape petals, faces, and figures.
• Airbrushes and stencils apply fine mist colours and neat patterns across your icing.
• Cookie cutters and pastry cutters slice dough and fondant into clean, repeatable shapes for quick decorating.

How Do You Choose Baking Tools That Go the Distance?

Baking tools last longer if you select durable materials and solid designs right from the start. Stainless steel is a good choice for whisks, cutters and measuring tools, while heat-resistant silicone works well for spatulas and pastry brushes.

Also choose tools with sturdy handles. They should feel secure, the joins should be firm, and can handle the temperatures you use. Don't forget to check the coatings. Quality non-stick coatings release cakes easily and protect metal pans from moisture. They also resist scratching from soft tools like silicone or wood.

Easy cleaning matters too, especially for tools you reach for often. Seamless designs and dishwasher-safe items make washing up quick and simple after every bake.

Keep Your Baking Tools Looking and Working Like New

You can keep your kitchen equipment in top shape for years with a few simple care habits:

• Wash wooden rolling pins and spoons by hand in warm soapy water, then dry them instantly with a towel. Standing water warps untreated timber fast. You can also rub food-grade mineral oil onto wooden handles every few months to stop cracks.
• Dry metal tins, whisks and cutters completely before storage. Leftover droplets can build rust spots on steel surfaces.
• Clean non-stick baking pans with soft sponges and mild soap. Wire scourers and sharp knives ruin protective coatings, so use plastic scrapers to lift stuck crumbs.
• Soak greasy silicone spatulas and moulds in hot water with strong detergent to strip away trapped oils and stop unpleasant odours.
• Store small piping nozzles inside compact plastic tubs so fine tips stay straight in crowded drawers.

Why Party Bakers Head Straight to Spotlight for the Right Baking Supplies

Spotlight is the Australian retailer where the bakeware, the decorating tools and the rest of the party all come from one shop.

• The range sits inside Spotlight's party category, so our bakeware and decorating tools are stocked with celebrations in mind.
• Baking tools and party supplies are all in the same store, so you can pick up baking accessories, kitchen utensils, balloons, tableware and party decorations on a single trip.
• Themed party ranges let you match your bakes to the tableware, decorations, birthday candles and cake toppers.
• We also stock cake boards, boxes and packaging, making it easy to transport a finished party cake in one piece.
• Our range covers baby showers, gender reveals, hen's parties, weddings, Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and everything in between.
• Trusted baking and decorating brands include Wilton, Wiltshire, Daily Bake and Mastercraft.
• Premium and budget-friendly tiers sit side by side, so there's something for both first-time bakers and experienced cake decorators.
• Spotlight has served Australian shoppers since 1973, which is over 50 years of retail experience.

Join Our VIP Club and Make Every Bake Cheaper

Sign up to Spotlight's VIP Club and pay less for your baking tools from day one. It costs nothing to join and more than 5 million members are already in. Members get member pricing, exclusive deals, early access to sales and a birthday voucher each year. Join in store or online today.

Bake More Savings Into Your Party With Bargains Galore

Good baking starts with the right kit, and Spotlight has bargains galore across baking tools, bakeware and decorating tools all year round. Pick up what you need in store, order online or use Click and Collect for a same-day pickup. Your next showstopping bake need not blow your party budget.