Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #222698 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

Customer Reviews

Cakes from Concept to Creation
This book is an excellent resource whether you just want to 'dabble' in cake decorating or if you want to take it further perhaps even making cakes as a source of income. Kathy Moore looks at cake bases and their uses as well as the types of icings and coverings you might wich to use and when you might use each of them. The shape of your cake and the tins you might need are reviewed and where tins aren't available she has included instructions on how to produce different shapes of cake, for example a teardrop shape. The next chapter looks at portion sizes and how to cut a cake as well as the quantities of cake mixture and coverings needed for each size. There is a whole section on pillars and separators including how to use them, what to use and how to ensure they are balanced and in proportion. This is then followed by a chapter on choosing and using cake boards in which are described different ways of covering the boards and how to include them as part of the design. There is a section on colour that looks at colour theory and how the theory can be used to ensure that a finished cake is successful as well as how to achieve the colour you require.
There is a good basic section on design looking at balance and proportion, side designs and different ways of stacking or tiering cakes.
She includes a section on storage both of the cakes and models, flowers etc
There is a small section on food safety and hygiene and helpful hints on things you need to think about when selling from home.
Altogether a very good informative book which is not the last word or authority but is certainly worth having and using as a basis for producing cakes.

Excellent Research and Reference Guide
I have found this book really excellent for the unusual needs and wants. Whether an avid cake matter or an occassional hobbist.
I am amazed to see some as second hand as this is the book to keep. When all else fails, then you can dip back into this one.
Her other book on running a cake business is a must have too.

A Book For Those Interested In Cake Decorating
A very good book for anyone thinking of pursuing a cake decorating business from home.
Book has a great deal of information on baking products along with some recipes