"Whitney is one of those bakers who can turn any cake into a masterpiece! She's an inspiration to any self-taught baker." - Duff Goldman, Ace of Cakes and owner of Charm City Cakes Everything You Need to Know to Create Pretty Cakes with Confidence Learn how to: . Bake, build and decorate layer cakes, along with all the techniques and tools you'll need . Master buttercream frosting, from mixing gorgeous colors to achieving a perfectly smooth finish . Create ombres, stripes, Lambeth piping and more with beginner-friendly decorating tutorials . Level-up your design with in-depth guides for ganache drips, sprinkle placement and perfect piping Featured resources include: . Foolproof base recipes such as Favorite Vanilla Cake, One-Bowl Chocolate Cake and Vanilla Buttercream . Creative recipes for showstopper cakes like Rainbow Striped Milk & Cereal Cake, Chocolate- Covered Strawberry Cake and Snickerdoodle Cake . Troubleshooting tips and step-by-step instructions for preventing common mishaps every step of the way . Luscious full-spread photography and visual reference charts

From leveling and stacking to filling and frosting, this all-in-one guide teaches novice decorators to create impeccable layer cakes with confidence.

About the Author
Whitney DePaoli hosts the popular baking YouTube channel and blog Sugar & Sparrow. She teaches approachable cake recipes and tutorials for bakers of all skill levels via her website, social channels and online Cake Basics video series. Her recipes and photography have been featured by Food Network and BuzzFeed's Tasty, Wilton and American Cake Decorating magazine. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and son.


Book Information
ISBN 9781645676829
Author Whitney DePaoli
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Page Street Publishing Co.
Publisher Page Street Publishing Co.
Weight(grams) 552g
Dimensions(mm) 227mm * 197mm * 16mm