First Time Cake Decorating The Absolute Beginner’s Guide – Learn by Doing * Step-by-Step Basics + Projects
First Time Cake Decorating The Absolute Beginner’s Guide – Learn by Doing * Step-by-Step Basics + Projects by Autumn Carpenter is a comprehensive resource for those new to cake decorating. Published by Quarry Books on April 3, 2018, this 128-page guide is written in English and aims to simplify the cake decorating process for absolute beginners. With the expert guidance of renowned confectionery artist Autumn Carpenter, readers will learn essential techniques, from applying buttercream icing to creating intricate gum paste accents.
The book provides a thorough introduction to the necessary equipment and baking processes, followed by detailed instructions on various icings and fillings. Readers will explore piping techniques, fondant creation, and the crafting of decorative elements such as flowers and bows. Each project is designed to build skills progressively, supported by full-color photos and step-by-step instructions. This edition serves as a practical guide for anyone looking to enhance their baking and decorating skills while enjoying the creative journey of cake making.
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Learning to make and decorate cakes that are as beautiful as they are delicious can be a challenge, but with the expert guidance of renowned confectionery artist Autumn Carpenter in First Time Cake Decorating, your goal is within reach.
Are you an absolute beginner when it comes to cake decorating? Then help is at hand. Like having your very own instructor at your side, this book guides you carefully from your first nervous buttercream icing to confident gum paste accents.
After a thorough description of equipment and the baking process, learn:
- How to make and apply a range of icings and fillings
- Piping techniques, from basic balls and stars to leaves, borders, and flowers
- How to make fondant and gum paste accents using a pasta machine, a clay extruder, molds, and cookie cutters
- How to create gum paste flowers, bows, ruffles, animals, and people
- Additional techniques for adding flair with stencils, shimmer, and air brushing
Each of the projects included in this book introduces you to new concepts and skills. Full-color photos, step-by-step instructions, and valuable tips help you learn the fine points of cake decorating while designing and making beautiful cakes for any celebration.
There’s a first time for everything. Enjoy the journey and achieve success with First Time Cake Decorating!
Each book in the First Time series distills how-to guidance and advice from an expert on a specific topic into targeted step-by-step instruction geared toward the absolute beginner.
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