The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Cake Decorating
by Carol Deacon
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Author: Carol DeaconEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-03-01
ISBN: 1589230868
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Creative Publishing international
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Book Review: Can't Hurt, Might Help
Summary: 3 Stars
This was one of the first books I purchased when I started decorating, and if I'd known then what I know now, I probably wouldn't have bought it.
Pros: If you like fondant, some of the best designs in the book, including a dragon wrapped around cupcakes, christening cake, Christmas cake, and heart cake, are all about sugarpaste. The instructions are written clearly, and the step-by-step inset photos show you exactly what to do. This book also includes a nice overview of different techniques, including fondant, royal icing, buttercream, chocolate, edible rice paper, and marzipan that allows a beginner to understand the difference between them all. Each cake is also rated on a scale of 1-3 for difficulty, and many have variation suggestions with photos, to give additional decorating ideas.
Cons: If you don't like fondant, this book doesn't offer very many appealing designs. One exception is the "Here's Looking at You" cake with eyeballs peeking out from under a buttercream iced box lid. However, of the 40+ designs in the book, only about 5 or 6 really stand out as something I'd like to make--including the designs with fondant, rice paper, and royal icing.
The patterns, recipes, and tips are helpful, but the design ideas just aren't that inspiring.
Summary of The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Cake Decorating
The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Cake Decorating contains all the know-how needed to make and decorate cakes that are incredibly simple, yet absolutely stunning. The book contains cakes for all occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, children's parties, christenings, weddings and more. All the most popular methods of icing and decorations are covered, from buttercream, fondant and chocolate to royal icing and marzipan. Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions explain the basics of preparing and using the different types of icing, followed by recipes for imaginative designs. Beginners will pick up the basics fast and experienced cake decorators will find inspirational new ideas.
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