For each technique, there is an overview of the tools and materials used and complete instructions with photos. The organisation provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions and 600 full-colour photos for clear understanding. Easy projects allow the reader to try the techniques in each section. Galleries of decorated cakes by various artists offer the reader examples and inspiration to pursue the hobby for themselves.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Basic Cake Preparation
Tools for Baking and Decorating Cakes
Baking the Cake
Torting and Filling Cakes
Filling Recipes
Baking Cupcakes
Filling Cupcakes
Icing Recipes
Rolled Icing and Icing for Sculpting Recipes
Food Color
Icing the Cake in Buttercream
Buttercream Iced Cakes with Texture
Covering a Cake with Ganache
Covering a Cake with Rolled Fondant
Cake Mortar
Icing a Cupcake
Covering Cupcakes with Ganache
Covering Cupcakes with Fondant
Crispy Treat Sculptures
Cake Boards
Stacking Cakes
Shelf Life, Storage, and Transportation of Cakes
Cupake Chart
Understanding Circumference and Diameter
Cake Chart
Piping TechnIques
Using Pastry Bags, Tips, and Couplers
Tip Usage
Basic Piping
Piped Borders
Writing
Simple Flowers
Advanced Flowers
Royal Icing Decorations
Run Sugar Pictures
Brush Embroidery
Stringwork
Extension Work
Lacework
Projects
Fondant and Gum Paste Accents
Pasta Machine
Clay Extruders
Silicone Border Molds
Accents with Silicone Molds
Accents with Candy Molds
General Rolling and Cutting Instructions for Gum Paste and Fondant Pieces
Cookie Cutter Cutouts
Gum Paste Letter Cutters
Patchwork Cutters
Making Picks
3-D Gum Paste Pieces
Plunger Cutters
Basic Information on Flower Making
Gerbera Daisies
Roses
Stephanotis
Calla Lily (Arum Lilies)
Faux Fabric Roses and Leaves
Curly Streamer Bow
Gum Paste Bows
Ribbon Bands
Dividing and Marking the Cake for Drapes and Swags
Ruffles and Frills
Drapes
Smocking
Eyelet Decorating
Quilling Gum Paste
Basic Shapes for Hand Modeling
Hand-Modeling Animals
Hand-Modeling People
Projects
Miscellaneous TechnIques
Adding Shimmer and Sparkle to Cakes
Stencils
Edible Frosting Sheets
Painting and Coloring on Fondant
Airbrushing
Cricut Cake
Natural Landscapes
Chocolate Wrapped Cake
Chocolate Molding
Gelatin Accents
Isomalt
Projects
Design Gallery
Resources
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Index
About the Author :
Autumn Carpenter is a nationally known confectionary artist, author, and demonstrator. She has published several books, including The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating, The Complete Photo Guide to Cookie Decorating, and Decorating Cakes, Cupcakes, and Cookies with Kids. Autumn's book Let's Bake Angry Birds Cakes will be publishedin October 2014. She demonstrates annually at the I.C.E.S. (International Cake ExplorationSociete) and travels across the United States, sharing the craft of cake decorating and otherconfectionary arts.Autumn is co-owner of Country Kitchen SweetArt, a retail cake and candy supply store that hasbeen in her family for over 45 years. The business caters to walk-in store sales, catalog sales, andan online store, shopcountrykitchen.com.Autumn has developed her own line of useful tools and equipment for cake decorating and cookiedecorating, and sells them online and in many cake and candy supply stores throughout theUnited States and in several other countries. Her cakes and products have been featured innumerous publications and magazines including American Cake Decorating and Cake Central.
Review :
"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." - Library Journal
