The Art of Cake Baking

The Art of Cake Baking
Author: Tammi Hawkins
Publisher: Tammi Hawkins
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2023-08-02
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0645877182

"The Art of Cake Baking" is an essential companion for home bakers looking to elevate their baking skills and create stunning homemade cakes. This comprehensive guide takes readers on a journey through the world of baking, providing step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and in-depth knowledge to ensure success in the kitchen. Starting with the basics, the book covers essential equipment and tools, guiding readers on their uses and how to choose the right ones for their baking needs. It explores the importance of accurate measuring and scaling, highlighting the role of each ingredient in cake baking and delving into the fascinating chemistry behind the process. Readers will learn about various mixing methods, from creaming to foaming, and discover the art of shaping and panning cakes to achieve the desired results. The book also delves into the nuances of oven temperature and baking time, helping bakers achieve perfectly baked cakes every time. The heart of the book lies in its collection of delectable cake recipes. From classic favorites like Vanilla, Chocolate, and Pound Cake, to more adventurous creations like Red Velvet, Cheesecake, and Black Forest Gateau, this book offers a wide range of recipes to suit every taste and occasion. With detailed instructions, ingredient explanations, and helpful tips, readers will gain the confidence to tackle these recipes with ease. With a comprehensive glossary of baking terms, conversion charts for accurate measurements, and a curated list of recommended baking books and resources, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to become skilled bakers. It concludes with an uplifting section on the joy of baking, the satisfaction of sharing homemade treats, and the joy of being part of a baking community. "The Art of Cake Baking" is not just a recipe book; it's a trusted companion that empowers bakers to unleash their creativity, master the techniques, and create mouthwatering cakes that will impress family and friends. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, this book will inspire, educate, and delight, as you embark on a delicious journey of baking mastery.

The Art of Cakes

The Art of Cakes
Author: Noga Hitron
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2008
Genre: Cake
ISBN: 1402761244

Cake recipes and decorating ideas and techniques.

Cake Baking Principles

Cake Baking Principles
Author: Janine D Fugate
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-12-27
Genre: Cooking
ISBN:

Welcome to a world where flour, sugar, and creativity collide to bring you the most delightful cakes imaginable. In "Bake, Share, Savor," we invite you on a journey through the art and joy of cake baking, where each recipe is a celebration waiting to happen.

The Art of Modern Cake

The Art of Modern Cake
Author: Heidi Moore Holmon
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2022-11-08
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 164250680X

Step Into the World of Modern Cake Recipes! “…Heidi is an amazing artist who is able to blend both precision and whimsy in her flawless designs.” ―Shannon Bond, owner of Shannon Bond Cake Design #1 New Release in Dessert & Sweets, Confectionary Desserts, Professional Cooking The Art of Modern Cake is the place where sugar blooms and leaves are sweet. With this magical book learn how to hone your skills in the art of sugar flowers and elevated cake decorating. Dessert baking with the phenomenal Heidi Moore Holmon. Master the magical art of sugar florals and botanicals as you are guided on a journey by Heidi, a designer turned cake artist, through beautifully photographed, step-by step instructions. Your skill set will flourish as you are led through a garden of cake projects featuring modern textures such as origami, geometric curves, concrete, watercolor painting, crystal trails, and more. Looking to level up with a cake making cookbook, a sugar art book, or a confectionary cookbook? Well, this is the cake decorating book for you! Refine and modernize your skill at every stage from baking to flawlessly finished cakes, discover unexpected and unique sugar flower pairings, and gain the confidence to create edible art like a pro. The Art of Modern Cake is a must-have book for cake artists aspiring to create statement pieces and gorgeous, texture-rich confections brimming with lush extravagance. Inside, you’ll find: Step by step instructions to refine, redefine, and level up your baking and cake decorating skills Marbling techniques, cake stacking tips, and techniques for creating sugar flowers, greenery, succulents, and more Timeless cake recipes like the classic white cake, buttercream, compote, and ganache staples If you’re looking for cake baking cookbooks, or a baking decorating book―or you enjoyed books like Cake Confidence, Icing on the Cake, The Contemporary Buttercream Bible, or The Painted Cake―you’ll love The Art of Modern Cake.

Pretty Cakes

Pretty Cakes
Author: Mary Goodbody
Publisher: Harpercollins
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1986-01-01
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780060154431

The Art of the Cake

The Art of the Cake
Author: Bruce Healy
Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks
Total Pages: 608
Release: 1999-09-22
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780688141998

French cakes are among the most luscious and spectacular in the pantheon of cake baking. In The Art of the Cake, authors Healy and Bugat simplify the art form and bring together more than 100 classic cakes, from the Marquis (kirsch-soaked chocolate genoise cake rounds stuffed with ripe peaches and whipped cream) to the Moka, made from vanilla genoise brushed with espresso, filled with coffee buttercream, and topped with chopped roasted almonds. There are recipes for poundcake-, spongecake-, and meringue-based gbteaux,in addition to bavarians, charlottes, mousse cakes, and loaf and log cakes (like the classic Chocolate Yule Log). There are also over 40 recipes for frostings, glazes, sauces, and fillings. In addition, there are detailed ingredient and equipment sections, and comprehensive instructions on general baking techniques--everything from separating and whipping eggs to working with a pastry tube to the correct way to temper chocolate. The more than 400 step-by-step illustrations (penned by Paul Bugat) that accompany the recipes and the 32 pages of color photographs of these magnificent cakes will be enough to tempt any baker, amateur or pro, into the kitchen.

Cake Mastery

Cake Mastery
Author: Julia Hawthorne
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-06-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781835193532

In 'Cake Mastery: Delighting in the Art of Cake Creation', Julia Hawthorne, renowned baker and cake artist, invites you to join her on a delectable journey through the world of cake making. The book goes beyond simply providing recipes; it unravels the stories, traditions, and emotions intertwined with the art of baking cakes. Julia, with her decades of experience, reveals the secrets behind successful cake baking and decorating, demonstrating that everyone can create delicious and beautiful cakes. She guides readers to understand the core principles of baking, enabling them to craft their own masterpieces. From comforting classics to innovative creations, 'Cake Mastery' highlights the versatility and delight that cakes bring to our tables and celebrations. This book is more than just a guide-it is a testament to the transformative power of baking, encouraging you to explore, experiment, and most importantly, enjoy the process. 'Cake Mastery' is an essential addition to every baker's library, inspiring both novices and seasoned bakers to create and share their own edible works of art.

Cake Decorating at Home

Cake Decorating at Home
Author: Zoe Clark
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2010-09-03
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1446356353

Special treats for special occasions: A renowned cake artist’s recipes and designs for desserts worth celebrating. Discover over thirty delicious homemade treats from baker and designer Zoe Clark—including cakes, cupcakes, mini cakes, fondant fancies, and cookies—to delight your friends and family all year round! There’s something for every occasion, from the Mad Hatter’s tea party and a seaside celebration to a lacy white wedding and some sweet Christmas gifts. Step-by-step illustrated instructions and detailed techniques guide you through each stage of baking and decorating, so even beginners can create colorful, awe-inspiring desserts—and kids can join the fun too!

The Art of the Dessert

The Art of the Dessert
Author: Ann Amernick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2007-04-16
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 0471443816

Named one of the country's top ten pastry chefs by both Chocolatier and Pastry Art & Design magazines and nominated five times for the James Beard Pastry Chef of the Year award, Ann Amernick is one of the nation's most accomplished dessert makers. Now, in this deliciously inspiring cookbook, she shares nearly 100 recipes for artfully distinctive desserts—the summation of her long and distinguished career as a baker. Amer-nick's creations often recall familiar foods and flavors—a cheese danish, for example, or a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup—but in her hands, the familiar becomes something truly extraordinary: Apricot and Custard Danish Sandwiches, or Peanut Butter Cream Truffles with Shortbread and Raspberry Gelée. Spanning the whole range of dessert possibilities—cakes and tortes, pies and tarts, cookies and candies, cold desserts, warm desserts, and dessert sandwiches—The Art of the Dessert is filled with recipes that are as innovative and sophisticated as they are homey and unfailingly delicious. Chocolate Toffee Torte, Lemon Caramel Tartlets, Almond Lace Cookies, Amaretto Nougat Cups, Toasted Coconut Pecan Soufflé Tartlets, and Pumpkin Custard Napoleons are just a few of the dazzling creations you'll discover. For each recipe, Amernick offers detailed, step-by-step guidance on preparation, as well as sidebars that offer options for embellishing the desserts when serving. Sixteen striking full-color photographs accompany the recipes, along with Amernick's "Trucs of the Trade" and expert advice on pastry making, including basic and advanced techniques, information on equipment and ingredients, and helpful tips on creating all kinds of dessert components and garnishes, from tartlet shells to fruit leather. If you want to refine your baking skills and add some show-stopping new desserts to your repertoire, let this extraordinary cookbook by a master pastry chef be your guide.

The Simple Art of Perfect Baking

The Simple Art of Perfect Baking
Author: Flo Braker
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2003
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780811841092

Presents the secrets of perfect baking, discussing equipment, describing the techniques of cake and pastry making, and providing recipes for everyday and special occasion baking, including fillings and frostings.