Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes
by Martha Stewart, Wendy Kromer
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Book Reviews of Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes
Book Review: Lots of inspiration but almost no practical instruction
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a gorgeous collection of wedding cakes created by some amazing designers, and it provides hours of inspiration. Unfortunately, it doesn't walk you through even the most basic outline of how to make most of these cakes.
There are some techniques covered in the back (intro to piping and working with fondant for example) but they are not very in-depth. I think this book is more of a coffee table book, or one that a bride could take to a cake designer, but not very useful for cake decorators looking to expand their repertoire of techniques.
I would gladly pay twice what I paid for this book if it had detailed instructions on how to make the cakes pictured.
Book Review: Mother of the Bride
Summary: 2 Stars
I anxiously waited for the book I had pre ordered. Pics were beautiful, but...
If you don't want a cake with fondant your pretty much out of luck. As most guests want something yummy to eat as well as pleasing to the eye, fondant just doesn't do it. Sure it holds color better and makes a great presentation, it just isn't a pleaseing thing to eat.
We did take away some ideas, we did use some fondant flowers on the lower layers (least likely to be eaten), and used butterccream for the really good and most enjoyed layers.
Good Job Martha, maybe next time you could show how to make butter cream just as attractive as fondant.
MOTB
Book Review: Great creative guide
Summary: 3 Stars
As a caterer, I found this book to be a good guide for those who create cakes for special occasions. Many of the cakes in this book are ones that have previously been in "Martha Stewart's Weddings" magazine, and I have made several of them over the years, but it is nice to have the collection all in one source. For the inexperienced, some of the instructions may seem a bit vague, but that is the martha Stewart way, as mostly she assumes that everyone knows how to do the basics. If you've never done this type of baking/creating before, this book is not for you. I do recommend it for those who do this professionally or as an advanced hobby.Book Review: Beautiful, organized, and delicious recipes1
Summary: 5 Stars
I recieved this book for Christmas. I found the pictures in this book to be absolutely gorgeous and inspiring.
I also made a wedding cake for my brother-in-law's wedding. I tested out two cake recipes from this book; white butter cake, and yellow cake. They were both absolutely delicious and not at all too sweet or dry.
I also made the Swiss merengue buttercream which also turned out delicious was was a perfect complement to the cakes I made. Not too sweet, and a nice smooth texture.
I will definitely be referring to this book again and again and again when making any cakes.
Book Review: Great bible but be patient
Summary: 4 Stars
I really like this book but practice will make perfect. It tells you all the basic terminology and has recipes and ideas galore. With this book, most enthusiastic bakers could make tasty well put together cakes but some of the decorating tips are so grand, you won't be able to achieve them overnight if you're starting with only a basic skill level. I'd say this is a good book though for anyone serious about making cakes, the recipes alone make it worth the money and you can always mix and match the decorations to suit your skill level.