The ultimate step-by-step, fully illustrated guide to baking perfection Baking is a hugely rewarding pastime, and this book will take you through every step of the process, from lining the tin to creating an ornate wedding cake. Multi-award winner and professional baker Mich Turner MBE offers indispensible lessons and a wealth of insider tips and knowledge. All of Mich 's expert instructions are accompanied by 1,000s of photographs showing you each step of the process - including tips on what not to do and how to avoid common baking mistakes. Making and Baking Cakes takes you through the ingredients, preparation and different cake baking methods to achieve different results, including tips for identifying and fixing baking pitfalls. Putting it All Together offers a wealth of choices for fillings, toppings, coverings and assembly. Explore the best combinations from purees to honeycomb, ganache to meringue. Learn how to handle marzipan and sugar paste with confidence and how to stack tiered cakes. Decorating: Mich takes you through the whole process from the basics, such as making the piping bag and producing straight lines, before building confidence with delicate effects such as lace, hand lettering and quilting, to tutorials on creating a selection of hand-moulded flowers, butterflies and intricate hand painting. Whether you are baking for an afternoon tea, a birthday party or a lavish celebration, Mich Turner's Cake School will provide all you need to know to become a master cake maker.

About the Author
MICH TURNER MBE is a trained Food Scientist and owner of the Little Venice Cake Company. Over the years she has developed an impressive client list for corporate events including BAFTA, as well as for private clients and celebrities including David Beckham, Gordon Ramsay, Madonna and Sir Paul McCartney. She has a hugely successful business ranging from cookery classes around the world to a line of cakes available in Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons. Mich has recently launched a Little Venice Cake Company cake-baking and decorating equipment range.

Reviews
'Ideal for a lavish celebration.' Making 'This comprehensive guide to baking from first principles is practical and informative and would make a great gift for anyone new to baking.' Wedding Cakes 'So you might not want to make your own wedding cake, but if you did, this would be your bible. Once you've got to grips with the cake, it's time to decorate it - this is when the book really comes into its own, with spectacular effects explained step-by-step. Mich makes it all seem possible. It's a beautiful tome, too, with gorgeous photography by Amanda Heywood.' County Wedding Magazines 'It's hard to go wrong if you follow Mich Turner's advice. Cake School covers everything from baking to decorating a cake. Especially valuable are tips on what can go wrong and how to put it right: clear and easy to follow with step-by-step photography throughout.' Bookseller



Book Information
ISBN 9781909342224
Format Hardback
Page Count 272
Imprint Jacqui Small
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1370g