by Bruce Healy
The Art of the Cake is the authoritative guide to French cake making. It introduces the home baker to this sensuous art form by explaining a set of simple methods for baking, assembling, and decorating and then using these methods to prepare more than 100 extraordinary cakes.
Detailed step-by-step instructions guide the baker as recipes are broken down into simple components, and ingenious modern techniques make the preparation easy and straightforward. Learn the secrets for baking pound cakes and for layering sponge cakes with fillings and frostings to assemble tantalizing masterpieces.
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Chapters on fillings and frostings, finishing touches, and basic preparations offer recipes for everything from buttercream to chocolate glaze. The magic of decorating, whether with chocolate curls and ribbons or by piping with a pastry bag, is simplified and explained with masterful precision. Reference sections on equipment, ingredients, and general techniques provide a thorough resource for the cake maker.
The Art of the Cake is the ultimate book for indulging your baking fantasies!
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