Wedding Cakes You Can Make: Designing, Baking, and Decorating the Perfect Wedding Cake
by Dede Wilson
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Author: Dede WilsonEdition: Hardcover
Published: 2005-03-11
ISBN: 076455719X
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Wiley
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Book Review: Great Beginner Info
Summary: 5 Stars
I checked this book out from the library when I was first asked by a family member to make their wedding cake. I LOVE THIS BOOK! Especially for me at the time it was extremely helpful.
What it does tell you:
~The basics of baking a cake including tips on pans, mixers and ingredients.
~A basic how to for assembling a stacked cake.
~Basic recipes for cakes (white, yellow, chocolate)and a basic (non powdered sugar) frosting.
~Several flavor combinations that expand on the basic recipes.
~Simple decorating ideas
~Suggestions on schedules for when to make each component of the cake (you don't have to do it all the day before!)
~Charts on serving sizes, pan sizes, pan capacities, amounts of frostings, syrups, fillings needed for each size cake, etc.
What it won't tell you:
~How to use frosting tips to make designs. This isn't a cake decorating book in that sense. Most of the designs while pretty are simple and use very basic frosting techniques. The book does instruct you on how to do the ones shown.
~It isn't really a cookbook so don't expect to have many different types of recipes. She has a few basic ones that are expanded on to make many variations (and she has plenty of suggestions) but if you are looking for a bunch of different types of recipes, this isn't the book you want.
I bought this book because I like having all the flavor ideas in one handy reference and the photos are beautiful. It was extremely helpful to me when I was doing my first cakes but if you are experienced you likely already have the recipes (or similar ones). For an experienced wedding cake maker this book will probably be far too simplistic. For the novice though, it is an excellent resource that gives you the confidence and tools you need to actually pull off a wedding cake. :)
Summary of Wedding Cakes You Can Make: Designing, Baking, and Decorating the Perfect Wedding Cake
Make the cake?Yes, you can.
If you love to bake and are willing to plan ahead, you can make a spectacular wedding cake—and you don't have to be a pastry chef to do it! Let prominent wedding cake expert Dede Wilson guide you through every layer of the process—from choosing among flavors and styles to baking, assembling, and decorating your way to a beautiful and delicious cake. This accessible cookbook not only gets you ready for the big event, it helps you lend a truly personal touch to the celebration.
"If you want to make your own wedding cake, Dede Wilson is the perfect guide. She helps you bake with confidence every step of the way to a delicious personalized result."
—Donna Ferrari, BRIDE'S magazine
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