How To Ice a Layer Cake

You don’t need many tools for this, but it is definitely easier with a long, straight palette knife with a blade that’s longer than the height of your cake. You can ice a cake without one, but you won’t get the same smooth finish. Similarly, a cake turntable, piping bag and nozzle are not essential but they do make the job a little easier, so if you think you’ll make a few layer cakes or cupcakes, it’s worth investing in them. They are not expensive and are pretty easy to source.