Dried edible flowers are one of the easiest ways to decorate a summer cake. Rosie Rose offers a mix of cornflowers, rosebuds, daisies and pansies – just scatter them over the frosting and your dessert instantly looks like a summer garden.

Sometimes a little goes a long way. A fine edible lustre gives a cake a more festive look without any fussy decorating. Sugarflair edible lustre dusts can be brushed straight onto the surface with a dry brush, or mixed with a few drops of alcohol to create a liquid paint. The gold shade adds a warm golden glow, while rose gold gives a softer pinkish-gold tone. And for those really special moments, there's Sugarflair 24-carat gold leaf.

Pastel, bold or playful – with happysprinkles you can pick exactly the look your summer bakes deserve. The large Sweet Kisses balls suit delicate, romantic desserts, Queen of the Dancefloor brings bolder colour, and the Rainbow Sticks can even be mixed straight into the batter. Pastel balls are a hit at every kids' party. Just pick your colour combo and start decorating.

Blueberry or raspberry season practically begs for cupcake cases in matching colours. Tulip cases have that signature taller shape with pointed edges, which makes even a plain muffin look a bit more festive. And if you're planning a kids' party, go straight for a complete set like Mermaids, Safari Animals and other designs. The cases and toppers come in one pack, so you can put together a coordinated look in no time.

You don't have to stick to real edible flowers. With PME JEM piping tips you can create flowers yourself straight from buttercream. The Drop Flower #1F whips up a simple bloom with a single squeeze of the bag, while the Petal #104 is perfect for individual petals and more delicate flower shapes. Choose your favourite buttercream colours, decorate your cake or cupcakes, and create your very own little flower garden. For an even richer effect, combine buttercream flowers with real edible ones.

The Nordic Ware Flower pan turns a classic bundt cake into a floral table decoration. The cast-aluminium pan conducts heat evenly, so even the finest details of the flower shape come through beautifully and the surface bakes to a lovely finish. All that's left to do is dust it with icing sugar or drizzle it with glaze. If you prefer smaller desserts, try the perforated fluted tart rings with an 8 cm diameter. They're ideal for tartlets and other small desserts, and the perforations help the pastry bake through evenly.

In ice cream, panna cotta or a delicate custard, vanilla takes centre stage. And that's exactly where quality matters – beautifully fragrant, full of moist, flavourful seeds. Paticedecor vanilla is top of the range. Madagascar Bourbon vanilla has that classic sweet, creamy flavour that pairs perfectly with creamy desserts. The Tahitian variety is softer, floral and fruity – a lovely match for white chocolate and summer fruit. And those tiny black seeds are the giveaway that there's real vanilla inside.

When it comes to decorating, it helps to have a piping bag you can rely on. One Way Masterline bags are sturdy, disposable, and sturdy enough for thicker buttercreams too. The smaller 30 cm size is great for fine detail, lettering or smaller piping tips, while the 36 cm bag suits larger amounts of frosting and comfortable piping. A pack of 100 will last you a good while, so you won't need to keep restocking.

Some of these new products are perfect for right now, others will stay useful all year round. Use the flower piping tips for spring and Christmas decorating too, the tart rings work in every season, and the flower-shaped pan is just as good for an autumn pumpkin bundt or a winter chocolate one. So pick your summer favourites and get baking – you're sure to find uses for them well beyond summer.