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The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating
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 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.
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 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.
328 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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September 2, 2013
When they said comprehensive in this book's description, they meant comprehensive! There's so much information here! As a beginner, I felt a little overwhelmed especially in the beginning when all the tools required are listed- it's a big list. As it is, I can see this being a go-to book for everything cake decorating, the instructions are great as well- step by step with accompanying pictures. Really great book!
September 15, 2012
This book's superb step by step photos and clear instructions will ensure beautifuuly decorated cakes. I loved the examples of how to use the many types of decorating supplies, and the examples of the finished cake designs.
August 8, 2018
5 Stars
An amazing book with clear instructions as well as detailed pictures to help with clarity while learning. The cake charts are invaluable to assist with amounts needed and approximate serving sizes. This is a fabulous learning tool and excellent resource.
An amazing book with clear instructions as well as detailed pictures to help with clarity while learning. The cake charts are invaluable to assist with amounts needed and approximate serving sizes. This is a fabulous learning tool and excellent resource.
December 5, 2017
Really good reference for cake decorating. As a visual learner the pictures are invaluable to helping me learn.
July 28, 2018
Great book
This book shows a wonderful selection of decorating ideas. As a beginner I found it very instructive. I learnt a lot
This book shows a wonderful selection of decorating ideas. As a beginner I found it very instructive. I learnt a lot
January 22, 2022
This covers it all, including using some interesting things as tools that you might not expect. Excellent reference. Recipes included.
February 22, 2013
Carpenter, Autumn. The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating. Creative Pub: Quayside. Feb. 2012. c.328p. photogs. index. ISBN 9781589236691. pap. $24.99. COOKINGljx120101cakedecorating Cake & Cookie Decorating Books
Sugar artist Carpenter (All About Candy Making) perfectly explains her book: “If you are a beginning decorator, this book will serve as a step-by-step course in cake decorating. If you are an experienced or professional decorator, this book will quickly become your go-to guide when seeking out new techniques.” This is an all-inclusive look at how to make a stunning cake from start to finish. Organized in easy-to-browse sections, it takes readers through the process from preparation, tools, and recipes; to decorating techniques and templates; to extras to make your projects special; to a gallery of designs for inspiration. The numerous photographs are not only visually appealing but educational, and add to the quality of this exceptional work. Essential for anyone interested in baking and decorating cakes.
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Sugar artist Carpenter (All About Candy Making) perfectly explains her book: “If you are a beginning decorator, this book will serve as a step-by-step course in cake decorating. If you are an experienced or professional decorator, this book will quickly become your go-to guide when seeking out new techniques.” This is an all-inclusive look at how to make a stunning cake from start to finish. Organized in easy-to-browse sections, it takes readers through the process from preparation, tools, and recipes; to decorating techniques and templates; to extras to make your projects special; to a gallery of designs for inspiration. The numerous photographs are not only visually appealing but educational, and add to the quality of this exceptional work. Essential for anyone interested in baking and decorating cakes.
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April 28, 2015
This is an extremely thorough, detailed guide to cake decorating. DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK if you have any interest in preserving your self-esteem. You will be inspired by Carpenter's desserts complete with delicate cherry blossoms, whimsical circus animals or falling autumn leaves. Sadly, after purchasing $50 worth of cake-decorating supplies, your handiwork will qualify for a spot on cake wrecks, complete with Donnie Darko-esque creepy bunnies and other abominations.
Seriously folks, making cakes is hard, and it's not just about the right supplies. There's technique involved, and it's not possible to simply learn it from a book. Aim low and stick with sprinkles and maybe, if you're ambitious, that pre-made icing tube you can get in the supermarket.
Seriously folks, making cakes is hard, and it's not just about the right supplies. There's technique involved, and it's not possible to simply learn it from a book. Aim low and stick with sprinkles and maybe, if you're ambitious, that pre-made icing tube you can get in the supermarket.
September 16, 2012
I really liked the step by step instruction. There is really great information on how to do all of the techniques and all the great stuff you see on the cake shows. I was not as big a fan of the projects. I think you would do so many more amazing thing with the techniques they showed than the projects they provided.
March 14, 2013
This cake book was incredibly thorough, detailed, and an excellent resource for beginners and experts alike. I enjoyed the adundance of photos and explanations for everything from recipes for cakes to piping to making exquisite flowers. Recommended for anyone who wants to make a cake. I got it from the library, but want my own copy now.
October 7, 2013
I am highly interested in high quality baking and design so I read this in 1 week. (It is quite BIG)It gives very detailed instructions, names tools, and gives recipes every once in a while. I watch Cake Boss and after reading this book I wanted to rush to the kitchen and get started. When I start baking I will definitely buy this book from a local bookstore or Amazon.
December 24, 2012
I love the step by step instructions this book gives along with the wonderful photos. I checked this book out from the library, but want to purchase it for home reference. Book covers basic cake prep, piping techniques, fondant, gum paste and numerous other techniques.
April 12, 2014
Very interesting book. I have mostly learned cake decorating techniques through practice but this book taught me a great deal which will improve how I decorate cakes. A great reference tool which I will refer to often.
December 18, 2014
I consider it as a textbook in cake decoration.
The book is very illustrative and helpful especially for beginners,it also includes almost all the decoration techniques illustrated step-by-step in a very easy and simple way. One of the best.
The book is very illustrative and helpful especially for beginners,it also includes almost all the decoration techniques illustrated step-by-step in a very easy and simple way. One of the best.
November 6, 2014
Every page in this book is a winner. Great reference book.
July 2, 2012
What a wonderful book on all things cake decorating. This is the book!!
July 30, 2012
On all things cake decorating...this is the book!
May 22, 2015
Very helpful and detailed. Lots about techniques for piping, fondant, sugar and gum pastes, modeling, lace, strings, painting, etc.
December 31, 2014
Very detailed... 4 stars
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