Testing 10 Cake Tools: 7 that WORK and 3 to STAY AWAY from!

With thousands of cake decorating tools to choose from, which ones really work? In this video I test 10 cake tools - find out which 7 tools work and which 3 to stay away from! Here are the links for the tools I love:
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[jeanmitchell]

The torch tip is awesome! i love my torch for torching meringue or even warming up butter while its mixing but ive never thought of torching my metal scraper!

[cherrillhowlett]

I'm with you on all of these tools, you've made it easier testing them for us all

[laurazeller]

Thank you, Emily! I love my cake strips and I have the Wilton cake leveler. I need the zester! I agree with you on every tool!

[jojocrater]

This was such a helpful video!! Thank you for testing so we don’t have to waste money on tools that won’t work ❤ 🇨🇦

[muhugcy]

Thank you so much for testing these! This was a really useful video. I've known of the scraper paddle, but always wondered if it was as useful as it looks. Now I may need to add it to my caking wish list.

I would love to see more "cake gadget" testing, if you come across any more that you are curious whether they work or not and you wouldn't mind testing for us.

[TinaRN]

I have the strips, leveler, and mini blow torch. I love them all! You can make a set of quick strips with aluminum foil encased wet paper towel strips, if you’re needing them quickly, or don’t have the extra cash to buy them. Cooking With Pam offers that tutorial.

[vezdr]

Love the baking strips. Definitely a win. The torch will be added to the kit very soon. Great ideas

[louisewarren]

I love using the cake strips!Been using for a few years now!!

[Bee-Kind-Baker]

Hello, Emily!! I’d just like to say, “ Thank you”. As a beginner, I’m amazed at your talent. Love your sweet personality and teaching style. Appreciate your videos 🌺

[rabergel]

This was an AWESOME video!! I love it. I’ve had the torch for a while but I’ve never used it that way. So much easier !! And I’m definitely going to try the lemon zester. Seems much easier .

Thank you Emily!!!

[transplantedyankee]

I always use my beater blade with the spatula. I regularly use the cake leveler and bake even strips. I need to get the blow torch and a metal scraper. That technique looks so easy!

[joannedmello]

The donut maker is super cute, and I'm glad you tried the cake strips, i wanted to try it out to see if it works :)

[tsimkins]

I've been using the paddle on my Kitchenaid mixer for years. Love it! I don't even use the one that came with it anymore. I have the torch, but usually use it for meringue or creme brulee. Glad to know it's got other uses too! Such a helpful video. Thank you for testing all of these.

[tammiemartinez]

I love my cake leveler. It's made my baking life easier for me but I do have one caution. Make sure you buy one that's sturdy. I bought the Wilton's one from Walmart which did the opposite of its purpose. It tore my cake up. I picked up another one at Michael's, kept my receipt (just in case), used it then threw that receipt away, lol. That little zester would be perfect for me. I have 2. A med and large. No matter how careful I am when zesting ill hit the pith. A few times I've hit my nails and skin 😬 I wish they sold those in stores. I'm not one who does any online ordering... 😒

[susanmeyer]

Emily, this was such a useful video! I think I'd definitely try the zester, paddle and the mini donut mold!! I have tried strips, but it was a diy video that suggested using an old towel cut into strips, dampened and with the ends pinned together. But overall I totally agree with your opinions!! Thanks 🙏🏽😊❤️🇨🇦

[talibd]

Thanks for the reviews. I use the silicon pans and it was really a game changer for me. I use it in the microwave and no longer bake my cakes in the oven. I have 3 layers of cake ready in 9 minutes

[Sharilyn]

I love baking strips! And I definitely need the paddle! I'm buying that right now! Thanks for the wire use tips, too!

[nataliebrown]

Love this, I had an egg separator it was different from the one you showed, and it worked.

[magaperson]

I have wondered how well the cake cutter with the wire worked, now I know! I do love the idea of using the small blow torch to help smooth the cake sides. I have the silicone baking pans and I actually like them bc I can microwave a small cake. Thanks for doing the demonstrations for us!!!

[tb]

It’s very easy to make your own baking strips. I use those elastic belly bands that hold on the monitor from when I was pregnant.