Ice, ice, baby: Be a cake boss with these 4 decorating tools

Between all the baking shows on cable TV and the amazing cakes you can search on Pinterest, inspiration abounds for home bakers. However, to get those impressive results, you need the right tools. Here are four that are sure to make your next cake a showstopper:

Icing on the cake

This decorating “pen” makes messaging easy because it allows you to hold a piping bag like you would a normal writing utensil. “Happy Birthday” never looked so good! Nordic Ware EZ Deco icing pen, $10.99, Bon-Ton

Up the ante

When you’ve mastered the decorating pen, take your piping skills to the next level with this complete set of decorating tips, that includes 55 includes round, petal, drop flower, leaf, open star tips and more. Wilton Master tip set, $49.99, Michaels

Fancy fondant

Bring your fondant work to life with this kit. These tools make detail work–like veining leaves and adding quilted patterns–a breeze. Cake Boss Decorating Tools 10-piece fondant and gum paste kit, $16.99, Walmart

Amazing molds

To make life even easier, press your fondant into these adorable molds. This set is the for mom-to-be who is expecting a little girl, but there are so many cute molds, you’ll have a hard time picking just one! Longzang Baby Shower fondant silicone sugar craft mold (mini), $4.94, Amazon