Publisher's Synopsis
This guide brings artisan cakes within reach of every home baker. Many professional cake artists appear to have a magical touch where every cake they make looks equally perfect and effortless, so it can be intimidating to home bakers. Whitney DePaoli is here to help. As a self-taught cake artist who has been baking cakes from her home kitchen for over a decade, Whitney shares her best tips and hard-won knowledge to answer all of your cake baking questions, help you avoid common mistakes and master the building blocks that make a great cake. Discover the pride and joy of achieving the perfect consistency buttercream, the right way to crumb coat your cake and beginner friendly methods for popular decorating techniques.