Anyone Can Cake

With more than 200k social media followers, Whitney DePaoli of Sugar & Sparrow is known for her stylish cake designs and user-friendly decorating tutorials. Now, in this must-have handbook, she brings pro-quality creations wholly within reach, even if you've never baked before. This book features countless step-by-step photos and invaluable troubleshooting tips, plus comprehensive info on tools and ingredients, so you're set up for success the first time around. The striking designs embody classic styles adapted to modern color palettes and aesthetics, sure to wow your friends, family or guests. In addition to the basics--think preparing pans for the perfect no-stick release or crumb coating to ensure a super smooth finish--Whitney covers everything she wishes she knew when starting out. Learn to adjust your buttercream for the weather; master simple yet artful frosting finishes; plan components of your cake in advance to avoid stress; transfer your masterpiece to a stand sans mishaps. In addition to best-ever recipes for classics like vanilla and chocolate, you'll find next-level flavor combos like Spiced Chai Latte Cake or Baked Alaska Cake complete with toasted meringue. With this essential guide, anyone can dive into cake-decorating, master the foundational skills and achieve breathtaking--as well as downright delicious--results.

A producer of NPR’s All Things Considered takes readers on a culinary adventure in “this eclectic but cohesive cookbook” featuring 50+ cake recipes (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Melissa Gray started as a baking novice, but soon became National Public Radio’s Cake Lady. Every Monday she brought a cake to the office for her colleagues at NPR to enjoy. Hundreds of Mondays (and cakes) later, Melissa has lots of cake-making tips to share. Following the more than fifty recipes in this book, readers can develop their cake-baking skills alongside Melissa—and enjoy irresistible treats like Brown Sugar Pound Cake, Peppermint and Chocolate Rum Marble Cake, Lord and Lady Baltimore Cakes, Dark-Chocolate Red Velvet Cake, Honey Buttercream and Apricot Jam Cake, and more.

Are you ready to embark on a deliciously sweet journey into the world of baking and decorating? Look no further than the Spectacular Cakes Book: A Guide for Beginners to Baking and Decorating. This comprehensive guide is your ultimate companion in creating stunning cakes that will leave everyone in awe. Imagine the joy of baking a cake from scratch, watching it rise in the oven, and then transforming it into a work of art with your own hands. With this book, you'll learn the secrets of baking and decorating like a pro, even if you've never picked up a whisk before. Whether you're a complete novice or an experienced baker looking to up your game, this book is designed to help you unleash your creativity and create cakes that are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. Inside the Spectacular Cakes Book, you'll find step-by-step instructions for a wide variety of cake recipes, from classic favorites like chocolate and vanilla to more adventurous flavors like red velvet and lemon. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure foolproof results, so you can bake with confidence every time. With detailed explanations of essential baking techniques, you'll quickly become a master in the kitchen. But this book is not just about baking. It's about creating memories and moments of pure joy. As you flip through the pages, you'll be inspired by the stunning photography that showcases the beauty of each cake. You'll feel a sense of excitement and anticipation as you imagine yourself recreating these masterpieces in your own kitchen. And when you finally take that first bite of your own creation, you'll experience a sense of pride and accomplishment that only comes from creating something truly extraordinary. What sets the Spectacular Cakes Book apart from other baking guides is its emphasis on creativity and personalization. Alongside the recipes, you'll find a wealth of tips and tricks for decorating your cakes, from simple techniques that anyone can master to more advanced designs that will impress even the most discerning cake connoisseurs. With each turn of the page, you'll discover new ideas and inspiration to make your cakes truly unique. But don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our readers have to say: "I never thought I could bake a cake that looked as good as it tasted, but this book changed everything. The recipes are easy to follow, and the decorating tips are a game-changer. My friends and family can't believe I made these cakes myself!" - Sarah "I've always loved baking

This full-color guide from a pro makes cake decorating as easy as writing your name! With Jill Foster’s unique write-way method, if you can write your name you can decorate a cake. Anyone can make beautiful homemade cakes like the ones seen in magazines. This full-color illustrated book offers original, handwriting-based cake decorating techniques as well as tools, tips, and creative ideas for all sorts of special occasions—holidays, birthdays for all ages, religious events, baby showers, bridal showers, and weddings. Get ready to make some crowd-pleasing, scrumptious works of art!

Cake decorating is a richly rewarding skill that anyone can master with a little help, and this fact-packed volume answers all the basic questions that beginners frequently ask: How do I level off a domed cake? What is the best way to cut a dowel? How can I get a modeled figure to sit? Plus, there’s detailed information on covering cakes with marzipan, adding ribbons, simple piping with royal icing, creating special effects with sugar paste, and basic modeling. And dessert lovers with special dietary requirements will enjoy the gluten, egg, sugar, and dairy-free treats. Each chapter features color photographs that provide step-by-step guidance—so your cakes will turn out perfectly, the first time and every time.

For some cake decorating is a hobby, and for others, it is a career. The amateurs are those who find it fun and gratifying to bake the cakes and then decorate them for their family and friend, save money by doing it themselves. With expert training along with good decorating tips and ideas, anyone can master this art. With this art form you will be able to stretch your imagination. If you continue building your skills, you will experience the joy of making others happy with your expertise. The art of decorating cakes takes place when a man or woman has turned the kitchen into an art studio. When a cake is decorated in an artistic design it is pleasing to both the creator and the recipient. Creating a cake does not have to be a stressful experience, you just need to get creative. Don’t be afraid to try new ideas and techniques. For the amateur, it is the simple cake decorating tips, which are the best ways to help you get started. Decorating can be as simple as using a stencil and dusting confectioner’s sugar or cocoa powder on the top of a cake. Cakes can be iced with butter cream, royal fondant, or cooked icing. Adding to the icing cakes can be topped with flowers, spun sugar, or candy. Cakes can be created to look like a hot dog, pizza, or just about anything you have the imagination to create. If you want to be an amateur cake decorator, you will need to learn the basics and pick up as many of the tips you can. There are many tips and ideas widely available. You may decide to continue making and decorating cakes as a pastime or you may decide to look into making a career out of decorating and baking cakes. The Wilton schools have several students who have a professional goal in mind. Wilton schools have classes designed for anyone who loves cake decorating. Wilton classes are taught at several local retailers throughout the United States and Canada. Here are some of the Wilton school tips and hints on icing a cake. Wilton schools prefer to use Duncan Hines cake mixes because the batter volume is the same every time you make it. Adding a teaspoon or two of Wilton Meringue Powder to the mix will make the cake rise higher. When preparing your pans, use a 2-inch wide paintbrush to paint on the shortening. If an area is still shiny, apply more shortening and dust with flour. Only fill your cake pans half full. Let your cake cool completely rest in an airtight container for a day or even overnight before you ice it. Cut the mounded portion of the cake off with a leveler or a serrated knife to make the cake level and fit together easier. Turn the cake over and brush the cake with a wide paintbrush to remove the crumbs. Use a lot of icing to ice the top of the cake. Never let your spatula touch the cake. You will have crumbs in your icing if you do. If you are having a difficult time in icing the sides of the cake, Wilton has a tip, number 789, which is made just for icing the sides of the cake. Let the cake rest for 15 minutes after you have iced it. Then smooth out the cake by using parchment paper. To do this, place the parchment paper on the cake and gently smooth out the icing. If you have a cake mix, which only makes one layer. Then turn it into a torte. Slice the cake horizontally. By adding a ring of icing from a decorating bag through a tip, you will be able to create a dam on the outside of the bottom half of the cake. For a filling use the pudding from a child’s pudding cup, and spread it inside the ring. Top with the other half of the cake and ice as directed. You will need to choose a source of instruction. The culinary schools are colleges and will give you a degree making you more marketable if you choose to look for employment in this line of work. However, if you just want to be an expert there are many types of schools and classes you can take to achieve this. Some of the courses can be taken on location online or you can find web sites, which will give you instruction by video or walking you through it, step-by-step. A professional cake baker is a culinary expert who specializes in creating cakes. Most of these cakes are made for special events and weddings. There are a number of cake bakers who have their own bakeries. Cake bakers do some cake baking, whereas some pastry professional only specialize in cake decorating.

Even those who have never baked and decorated a cake before will be able to make beautiful cakes with the help of Beginner's Guide to Cake Decorating!The first section of the book looks at the equipment you will need and demonstrates the standard icing and cake recipes required to bake and cover all kinds of cakes. Subsequent sections explain techniques for decorating with sugarpaste, royal icing, marzipan, and buttercream. With detailed, step-by-step instructions on equipment, recipes, and techniques, anyone can craft decorations like delicate sugar flowers and modeled figures.

From the James Beard Award nominee, a comprehensive baking bible for the twenty-first century, with 120 scientifically grounded recipes for sweet and savory baked goods anyone can master. "A very good combination: Baking science all of us can understand and a splendid collection of recipes. . . . A baker’s must!” —Dorie Greenspan, author of Dorie's Cookies and Everyday Dorie Melissa Weller is the baking superstar of our time. As the head baker at some of the best restaurants in the country, her takes on chocolate babka and sticky buns brought these classics back to life and kicked off a nationwide movement. In A Good Bake, Weller shares her meticulously honed, carefully detailed recipes for producing impossibly delicious--and impossibly beautiful--baked goods. A chemical engineer before she became a baker, Weller uses her scientific background to explain the whys and hows of baking, so home cooks can achieve perfect results every time. Here are recipes both sweet (Pumpkin Layer Cake with Salted Caramel Buttercream and Brown Sugar Frosting) and savory (Khachapuri with Cheese, Baked Egg, and Nigella Seeds); beloved classics (Croissants and Chocolate Babka) and new sure-to-be favorites (Milk Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies)--as well as Salted Caramel Sticky Buns, of course . . . all written and tested for even the most novice home baker to re-create. With gorgeous photographs by the award-winning Johnny Miller, and tutorials that demystify all of the stuff that sounds complicated, like working with yeast, sourdough starters, and laminating dough Weller's book is the one guide every home baker needs.