Cake decorating has never been more fun--or easier! The Complete
Photo Guide to Cake Decorating has all the instruction you need to
create beautiful cakes for any occasion.
This clearly organized resource for all levels is like having a cake
decorating workshop in a book. Discover useful tips for embellishing
with buttercream, royal icing, fondant, gum paste, and
more. The easy-to-follow instructions and 1,000-plus photos include
techniques for piping, string work, creating and shaping a
variety of flowers, molding chocolate, and adding patterns with
stencils.
Learn every facet of baking and embellishing with clear photos on
almost every page. Let cake pro Autumn Carpenter show you how to
create striking florals, borders, and accents with silicone molds, hand
modeling, pastry tips, cookie cutters, and more. Take your skills up a
notch and wrap a cake in chocolate, make decorations with isomalt, and
use gum paste for quilling. Try new techniques with confidence, and get
inspired by a gallery of colorful ideas for holiday cakes, birthday
cakes, children's cakes, wedding cakes, and special occasion cakes.
This detailed book includes:
- Cake preparation and baking basics
- Recipes for fillings and icings
- Ideas and instruction for decorating cupcakes
- Piping techniques for making lifelike and fantasy flowers,
eye-catching borders, distinctive lettering, and more
- Instructions for creating appealing accents like beading, ropes, and
lace using fondant and gum paste
- Key decorating tools and how to use them
- Techniques for incorporating airbrushing, edible frosting, and
chocolate molding for one-of-a-kind designs
With this comprehensive guide you can get started today making your own
unique cakes!
The Complete Photo Guide series includes all the instruction you
need to pursue your creative passion. With hundreds of clear photos,
detailed step-by-step directions, handy tips, and inspirational ideas,
it's easy and fun to try new projects and techniques and take your
skills to the next level.
