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 sprinkle them over the buttercream 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. Brush Sugarflair edible lustre on dry straight onto the surface, or mix it with a few drops of alcohol to make a liquid colour. The gold lustre gives a warm golden glow, while rose gold adds a soft pinkish-gold shade. And for those really special occasions, there's Sugarflair 24-carat gold leaf.

Pastel, bold or playful – with happysprinkles you can pick exactly the look for your summer bakes. The large Sweet Kisses balls suit delicate, romantic desserts, Queen of the Dancefloor brings bolder colours, and the Rainbow Sticks can even go straight into the batter. Pastel balls are perfect for any kids' party. Just pick your colour combination and start decorating.

Blueberry or raspberry season practically calls for cupcake cases in matching colours. Tulip cases have that classic taller shape with pointed edges, giving even a plain muffin a slightly more festive look. And if you're planning a kids' party, go straight for a complete set like Mermaids, Safari Animals and other themes. Cases and toppers come together in one pack, so you can coordinate your decorations in no time.

You don't have to stick to real edible flowers alone. With PME JEM piping tips you can pipe your own flowers straight from buttercream. The Drop Flower #1F creates a simple bloom with just one squeeze of the bag, while the Petal #104 is ideal for individual petals and softer flower shapes. Pick your favourite buttercream colours, decorate your cake or cupcakes, and create your own little flower garden. And for an even richer effect, combine piped buttercream flowers with real edible ones.

The Nordic Ware Flower tin turns a classic Bundt cake into a floral table centrepiece. The cast aluminium tin conducts heat evenly, so even the finest details of the flower shape come through, and the surface bakes to a beautiful golden finish. Then all that's left is a dusting of sugar or a drizzle of icing. If you prefer smaller desserts, try the perforated fluted rings, 8 cm in diameter. They're great for tartlets and other small desserts, and the perforation helps the pastry bake evenly.

In ice cream, panna cotta or a delicate cream, vanilla takes centre stage. And there it really has to be top quality – beautifully fragrant and full of moist, flavourful seeds. Paticedecor vanillas are top of the range. Madagascan Bourbon vanilla has that classic sweet, creamy flavour that's perfect with creamy desserts. Tahitian vanilla is softer, floral and fruity – a lovely match for white chocolate and summer fruit. And those tiny black seeds are a giveaway that there's real vanilla inside.

When decorating, it helps to have a piping bag you can rely on. One Way Masterline bags are sturdy, disposable and suitable even for thicker creams. The smaller 30 cm size is great for finer decorating, writing or smaller piping tips, while the 36 cm bag suits larger amounts of cream and comfortable piping. A pack of 100 will last you a good long while, so you won't need to keep restocking.

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