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Dessert Decorator Plus draws uninitiated into cake and dessert decorating. Ergonomic design - thumb lever and handle for comfort. Transparent barrel so icing is visible. Complete instructions included.
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87 of 89 people found the following review helpful
By Pamela Wrona
I bought this because a cupcake recipe I was going to make called for frosting the cupcakes using a pastry bag with a star tip. I like to bake, but knew nothing about decorating desserts. So I went to my local Michael's and was quickly unnerved by the many various tips, pastry bags, etc. available. Then I saw this handy tool --- it is completely reusable, unlike the disposable pastry bags, and very sturdy and easy to maneuver. Plus, it comes with a variety of tips to make a number of different design elements, and other tips that Wilton sells can be used with this tool as well. I actually did just a very simple swirled top for the cupcakes, but I look forward to trying some of the other designs --- stars, leaves, rosettes --- now I see how user-friendly this tool is. It's also very easy to assemble/disassemble, and cleans in a snap. Overall, just very fun to use and a good way to be creative and impress your friends and family!
47 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By short5tack
I actually own both this Dessert Decorator Plus and the Dessert Decorator Pro. I already owned the Pro, and was given the Plus as a gift. It actually sat on my shelf for quite some time before I had a project that required two kinds of frosting, so I busted this one out and have actually begun using the Plus more than the Pro. I've been using the Plus regularly now for about 3 and a half years, and I'd estimate I've used it close to 100 times.
Although the Pro's tube is longer and holds more frosting, I actually like the Plus more for a few reasons - first, because the Plus has a clear tube, it makes it easier to ensure that I have filled the tube and not left any air pockets. It also allows me to monitor how much frosting is left in the tube - after a while, I have been able to anticipate how far I can get with the amount of frosting before I must refill. Finally, I feel like I'm able to clean the smaller, clear tube easier (it is easier to clean the entire length of the tube, and also easier to see that it is clean).
As another reviewer mentioned, I also cracked the coupler. Just remember to tighten only until you feel resistance. My coupler cracked about halfway, and I have been able to continue to use it (carefully now). I also recently contacted Wilton to find out whether they sell the couplers individually, and their great customer service department sent me a replacement of both sizes for free! They arrived about a week after I contacted them - just another reason I like the Wilton brand. (And yes - if you use the smaller coupler, you can use standard metal tips with this decorator - just remember to tighten gently - overtightening with a metal tip is how I cracked my first coupler!)
Finally, I just want to share some advice. A lot of reviewers seem to have a hard time filling the tube. I use my hard plastic offset spatula to scoop the frosting from my mixing bowl. Using the spatula's full length, I'm able to scrape the frosting inside the tube, and also get it all the way to the bottom to make sure I have no air pockets. Also, I leave the plunger inside the tube, and fill from the side with the tip. This allows me to adjust the plunger's location so I can control how much frosting I put in. Finally, when you're on that last cupcake and need that last bit of frosting, use as much as you can, then remove the top (the tip, coupler, and the section that connects the tip/coupler to the tube), put some plastic wrap over the back side, and push the last bit out with your thumb. With practice, no one will ever know you were desperate for that last bit of frosting!
Although the Pro's tube is longer and holds more frosting, I actually like the Plus more for a few reasons - first, because the Plus has a clear tube, it makes it easier to ensure that I have filled the tube and not left any air pockets. It also allows me to monitor how much frosting is left in the tube - after a while, I have been able to anticipate how far I can get with the amount of frosting before I must refill. Finally, I feel like I'm able to clean the smaller, clear tube easier (it is easier to clean the entire length of the tube, and also easier to see that it is clean).
As another reviewer mentioned, I also cracked the coupler. Just remember to tighten only until you feel resistance. My coupler cracked about halfway, and I have been able to continue to use it (carefully now). I also recently contacted Wilton to find out whether they sell the couplers individually, and their great customer service department sent me a replacement of both sizes for free! They arrived about a week after I contacted them - just another reason I like the Wilton brand. (And yes - if you use the smaller coupler, you can use standard metal tips with this decorator - just remember to tighten gently - overtightening with a metal tip is how I cracked my first coupler!)
Finally, I just want to share some advice. A lot of reviewers seem to have a hard time filling the tube. I use my hard plastic offset spatula to scoop the frosting from my mixing bowl. Using the spatula's full length, I'm able to scrape the frosting inside the tube, and also get it all the way to the bottom to make sure I have no air pockets. Also, I leave the plunger inside the tube, and fill from the side with the tip. This allows me to adjust the plunger's location so I can control how much frosting I put in. Finally, when you're on that last cupcake and need that last bit of frosting, use as much as you can, then remove the top (the tip, coupler, and the section that connects the tip/coupler to the tube), put some plastic wrap over the back side, and push the last bit out with your thumb. With practice, no one will ever know you were desperate for that last bit of frosting!
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Steve D
Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a great way to easily decorate your cupcakes. The filling of frosting was easy and how to dispense it. Very nice!
Update(5/13/11): So far so good. Very easy to use. After using it for awhile icing cupcakes my thumb started to hurt. Depending on how thick your icing comes out will depend on how hard you have to press down.
Update(5/13/11): So far so good. Very easy to use. After using it for awhile icing cupcakes my thumb started to hurt. Depending on how thick your icing comes out will depend on how hard you have to press down.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
decorator plus comes in handy for decorating
good product but gets messy......would not recommend for icing a large amount of cakes or cupcakes,gets messy inserting the icing
and clean up is also very messy.
and clean up is also very messy.
Published 1 day ago by meera
5.0 out of 5 stars
Make my cupcakes look so pretty
This is a awesome tool to use, it super easy to use. Only thing is, I wish the tube was wider. It's a little hard and messy to get the icing in but I manage either with a small... Read more
Published 3 days ago by reg21
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gotta Love it
I love this item its great for decirating as well as filling the inside of cupcake with creams, custards and puddings and you can even do it in your cakes. The fun is never ending
Published 3 days ago by Wendy Akers
5.0 out of 5 stars
easy to use
Easy to use & clean. Made my cupcakes look great :o) Looking forward to trying all the tips that were included.
Published 4 days ago by Becky0290
5.0 out of 5 stars
very good
not expensive, but doing super well, very easy to clean, you can seperate everything, it's also very easy to use, love it
Published 6 days ago by Luo, Xi
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected -- too big
I bought this expecting tit to "replace" the old fashioned icing kit I had inherited from my grandmother -- the aluminium tube with various tips screwed on and the icing... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Krykie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
I bought one of these for my mom and she loved it so much that I decided to buy one for myself. We decorate cakes, cupcakes, and pies. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Dawn Baeske
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice item
Very nice item for a lay person. I am not a professional cake decorator but this item fits purpose for me for family occasions.
Published 22 days ago by jam1999
4.0 out of 5 stars
Large, but does a good job
The item is a little too large, but it certainly does his job very well, better than the bags I owned.
Published 22 days ago by ricardompfilho
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love it!
I am a beginner "cake decorator". I am clumsy I know. I tried the bag decorator. No... toooo messy! This one is so easy to handle and tidy. Read more
Published 22 days ago by ying cui
