Cake decorating is a skill that anyone can master with a little guidance. In this fact-packed reference book Rachel Brown takes the reader back to basics & proves at the same time that cake decorating really can be fun. The aim of the book is to give answers to the really basic questions that beginners often ask such as: how do you use a frame; how do you level off a domed cake; how do you cut a dowel & how do you get a modelled figure to sit. Starting with lining tins of different shapes & finishing with making perfect wedding cakes the book also gives detailed information on covering cakes with marzipan & sugarpaste adding ribbons simple piping with royal icing creating special effects with sugarpaste & basic modelling. Rachel also gives her tried-&-tested sponge & fruit cake recipes with gluten- egg- sugar- & dairy-free versions for those with specific dietary requirements. Each chapter is liberally illustrated with step-by-step colour photographs & peppered with hints & tips from Rachel's rich experience. Here in one indispensable book is all the information you will ever need to make & decorate the perfect cake. ...

Squarely aimed at the home baker The Cake Decorating Bible" is the definitive guide to turning your cakes cupcakes & biscuits into showstoppers. Juliet Sear is at the forefront of contemporary cake design with celebrities flocking to her Essex-based cake shop Fancy Nancy. In this bible of a book Juliet teaches all the basics of cake decoration
- how to pipe buttercream ice biscuits & use glitter & dyes to decorate cupcakes
- before building up skills & confidence so that tiered cakes & chocolate ganaches can be whipped up in the blink of an eye. & alongside all Juliet's invaluable tips cheats & troubleshooting advice for how to remedy 'cake-tastrophes' the book is packed with step-by-step photography of all the techniques & stunning shots of Juliet's inspiring designs."

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Make beautifully decorated cakes that are almost too good to eat with this collection of 200 foolproof designs for every occasion from simple fun motifs for tempting teatime treats to chic & elegant ideas for elaborate celebration cakes. Each entry

Includes:: an easy-to-copy template that can be scaled up or down; an at-a-glance recipe of tools & materials; step-by-step instructions; suggestions for mixing & matching with other motifs & a tempting photograph of the finished cake. An introductory section demonstrates core techniques from transferring designs to tips on piping & creating 3D mouldings &

Includes:: easy recipes for some basic cakes as well as a range of delicious icings & sugarpastes. Whether you are baking from scratch or want to give an extra-special touch to a ready-made cake choose from hundreds of decorative ideas for letters numbers borders animals birds flowers wedding themes seasonal celebrations & childrens motifs.



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Turn your baked treats into culinary masterpieces with this selection of professional cake decorating secrets that can be easily mastered by even the novice baker. Step-by-step photography clear instructions & simple elegant designs for tasty results will teach you how to make quick & easy flowers pretty piped patterns perfect frostings & mouth-watering chocolate flourishes. Standard professional techniques used by bakers around the world are shown in easy-to-follow detail allowing you to make cakes for any occasion
- plus iced cookies & cupcakes
- with style.

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This is a complete guide to cake decorating techniques with over 100 projects from traditional classics to the latest in contemporary designs. It

Includes:: 100 fantastic step-by-step cake decorating projects from traditional novelty & special occasion cakes to wedding cakes christening cakes birthday cakes Christmas cakes & many more. It covers how to master all the essential techniques including making & covering cakes with marzipan royal icing sugarpaste butter icing glace icing & chocolate to achieve a smooth & professional finish. It helps you to learn to model a snowman emboss marzipan create a feather icing pattern use powdered tints & a whole host of creative skills that add the wow factor to cakes. Over 750 beautiful photographs illustrate every element of cake making & cake decorating skills. This clear & comprehensive book provides a valuable foundation in cake decorating skills & is a deliciously appealing reference source for a wide range of classic sponge & fruit cake recipes. Learn to make icings & frostings to embellish cake tops & sides; marzipan & royal ice a cake to professional standards; pipe chocolate shapes; or make pretty ribbon insertions. The second half of the book consists of 100 step-by-step beautiful cakes to make & decorate for every occasion. The detailed instructional photography & the glorious picture of every finished cake shows the reader what they should be aiming to achieve.

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Cake Magic contains a collection of delicious irresistible & easy-to-follow recipes for a wide range of cakes. There are recipes that are ideal for novice cooks as well as sophisticated recipes for more adventurous cooks. Cake Magic is filled with treats to feed the whole family & all tastes. From everyday cakes such as basic fruit cakes to posh subversive wedding cakes. Of course there are chocolate cakes & cheesecakes & for tea time there are Chelsea buns macaroons fondant fancies & meringues. Written in Kate Shirazis fun & irreverent style Cake Magic will have you dashing to the kitchen to fill it with the heady aromas of home-baked goodies. ...

The Cake Parlour: Sweet Tables Bring some serious wow factor to your party cake displays with a sumptuous sweet table design
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The newest way to eat cake since the cupcake these cute little treats are cake & frosting mixed together dipped in chocolate or other candy coating & decorated to make little yellow chicks reindeer jack-o-lanterns a box of popcorn & the most famous so far--one that looks like a cupcake. The cupcake version got Bakerella onto the Martha Stewart Show where she wowed Martha with how cute & easy they were to make. The book

Includes:: more than 40 projects from koala bears & cute puppies to ghosts & snowmen. Basic recipes show how to make a classic cake pop & readers can go to the projects to embellish them into fabulously cute treats. Cake pops can be made with boxed cake mix & store-bought frosting but recipes from scratch are included for those who want them. Plus an extensive section of resources

Includes:: lists & photos of the different decorations that can be used to make the pops (red hots to oreos) & an array or Web sites to go to find them (though most can be purchased from an average supermarket). Loads & loads of photos are included throughout -- in fact every cake pop has a photo giving readers a visual reference for every project. Cake Pops are the newest & cutest way to eat cake since the cupcake! --Cake Pops are the brainchild of Angie Dudley aka Bakerella a blog devoted to baking & especially to cake pops. --The Bakerella blog attracts more than 200 000 unique visitors a month & rising (more than 1 million page views) & has enough recognition to be solicited by magazines like Food & Wine (she gave them a Thanksgiving cake pop recipe) companies like General Mills (she was invited to create a halloween recipe using their cereal & was flown to the corporate office for a tour & wine & dine) & other bloggers including hot hot hot Pioneer Woman (who flew her in along with contest winners to her home to make cake pops) --Bakerella was on the Martha Stewart Show in 2008 to demonstrate how to make Cake Pops. (Martha loved them!) --This book has tons of photos--every project has a photo --The book has a lay-flat semi-concealed wire-o binding that leaves the reader hands free so they can attend to making their own cake pop creations --The website will support the book with a rotating selection of cake pops featured on the site. --Cupcakes are getting a bit saturated in the marketplace. This book offers a great alternative to cupcakes for bookstores & specialty retailers --What a deal! 40 projects--50+ photos--Web presence---all for only $19.95! --Bakerella.com has been recognized by popular Web sites such as: * The Pioneer Woman * Evite * Craftzine * Serious Eats * Cookie Magazine (defunct) * Hostess with the Mostess * Brides * Slashfood * Chow * Cupcakes Take the Cake --Bakerella.com was nominated for Best Food Blog in the 2009 Weblog Awards. (www.bloggies.com).



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Cake pops are the hot new thing in baking. A ball of cake dipped in chocolate lovingly decorated & best of all...on a stick you can hold! Get creative with these gorgeous little treats which make the perfect gift. There are loads of different flavours from classic chocolate to adventurous peanut butter. & when it comes to decorating the sky is literally the limit with everything from simple coloured balls to love hearts animals & even fluffy clouds. They are even cuter than a cupcake. & cake pops are as fun to make as they are a treat to eat. Ms Molly Bakes is the UKs cake pop queen. Here she shares her foolproof recipes for making 50 different cake pops: each unique but all equally irresistibly delicious. ...

In the mood for something cute & sweet? Well forget about grabbing a cupcake
- cake pops are here to stay! There's nothing quite
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