If you are new to cake baking there are some supplies you must have to be successful home baker. These cake essentials are the basic tools no kitchen should be without.
Cake pans come in a wide range of sizes and shapes. You can acquire these over a period of time. To start, get at least one nine inch square pan, at least two 8-10 inch round cake pans and an oblong and loaf pan.
You will need measuring cups and spoons, a glass or plastic measuring cup for liquids, spatula, electric mixer and wooden spoons. Ask family and friends for copies of their favorite cake recipes or buy a good baking cook book.
Decorating kits are extremely useful tools to have but not absolutely vital. You can do simple frosting with a spatula or even a table knife.
Eventually you will want to branch out into novelty shapes such as hearts and domes and maybe even character, toys and baby item pans.