Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes
by Martha Stewart, Wendy Kromer
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Book Reviews of Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes
Book Review: Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes
Summary: 5 Stars
A comprehensive guide to modern wedding cake design that is precise, valuable, and beautiful. I purchased this knowing I could use it both for reference and inspiration. This book has all the things you expect from Martha Stewart and Wendy Kromer- detail, originality, and outstanding content. There are glorious photographs that have captions peppered with ideas for the necessary architectural unpinnings of a multi tiered cake. The guides contained in the book are helpful and detailed. The section on partnering with a professional is especially good - as it brings attention to some of those things the client should think about before meeting about "the cake". The creations contained in this book are spectacular and the creators of this book have been most generous with ideas, design guidelines, and recipes. I have already used this as a guide and reference for two couples going through the process of deciding what to do about "the cake". This book would be a tremendous asset on any cake decorators bookshelf - professional or passionate amateur.Book Review: A Decorating Resource
Summary: 4 Stars
I cannot add much to Toni "the bookworm's review." The book is gorgeous -coffee table quality. It is loaded with full color photographs, including numerous examples of different piping patterns. The decorating style is very Martha Stewart: classically elegant. The book does not provide pictures of whimsical cakes - there are other books on the market for that.
While I did not buy the book for cake recipes (so I can't judge the quality and flavor of the ones provided), I did buy the book to complement a wedding cake decorating class that I am taking. If you are a baker who is very interested in cake decorating, or need instruction on how to prepare large, multi-layered cakes, "Wedding Cakes" is very helpful. If you are willing to put the considerable amount of time needed to perfect these techniques, (and believe me, it takes a lot of practice), this book is a wonderful resource. You will, however, have to be patient; your cakes will not look like Martha's the first dozen times you try!
Book Review: Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes...Awesome!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book because I was interested in learning how to make wedding cakes. My first, which wasn't even a wedding cake, it was my neice's 3rd birthday cake, came out so beautifully. I used the recipes for the Vanilla Bean Sponge Cake and the Chocolate Butter Cake...both were PHENOMENAL and I got rave reviews. I even had three people inquire about me making cakes for them!!! Although some of the recipes may seem a little tedious, I truly believe that it is the small things that you do that make these cakes wonderful. They take time (LOTS of time...mine took about 15 hours from start to finish!!!) and cutting corners does not get you the best results. I have already recommended this book to many people interesetd in learning to bake like myself! BUY IT!!! I know its expensive....but it will last you for a VERY long time!!!Book Review: Inspirational In So Many Ways
Summary: 5 Stars
As with anything Martha Stewart, this is a thorough how-to book. I purchased the book to get more cake decorating ideas, but the book goes far beyond that.
There are about 14 cake recipes and more than 15 recipes for frostings and fillings. The suggestions for frosting and filling flavors opened my mind. Pistachio buttercream?? I'm all over it.
For decorating ideas, I don't think this book has an equal. There are 111 gerogeous cakes for ideas. There are sections on piping, working with fresh flowers, gum paste, marzipan, chocolate
This is a strong reference book -- 255 pages of solid information. It is a worthy addition to anyone who bakes and decorates more porfessional cakes.
Book Review: Intermediate Cake Decorators
Summary: 5 Stars
Im an intermediate cake decorator. I bought this book for inspiration and hoping for a few tips here and there. This is a great book. There are lots of really nice pictures, there are quite a few recipes and also quite a few "how to's". If you are a beginner and are looking for a book to learn from, this is probably not the book for you, as it's not very instructional in my opinion. The authors do not show decorating processes from start to finish but assume you have some previous knowledge. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in it. Also the price on Amazon beats the bookstore price . I almost bought it in a big retail bookstore but decided to look here first. I saved more than $20.00