The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating

Autumn Carpenter is a nationally known confectionery artist, author, and demonstrator. She has published several books, including The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating, The Complete Photo Guide to Cookie Decorating, and Decorating Cakes, Cupcakes, and Cookies with Kids. Autumn's book Let's Bake Angry Birds Cakes will be publishedin October 2014. She demonstrates annually at the I.C.E.S. (International Cake ExplorationSociete) and travels across the United States, sharing the craft of cake decorating and otherconfectionery arts.Autumn is co-owner of Country Kitchen SweetArt, a retail cake and candy supply store that hasbeen in her family for over 45 years. The business caters to walk-in store sales, catalog sales, andan online store, shopcountrykitchen.com.Autumn has developed her own line of useful tools and equipment for cake decorating and cookiedecorating, and sells them online and in many cake and candy supply stores throughout theUnited States and in several other countries. Her cakes and products have been featured innumerous publications and magazines including American Cake Decorating and Cake Central.show more

"Sugar artist Carpenter ("All About Candy Making") perfectly explains her book: 'If you are a beginning decorator, this book will serve as a step-by-step course in cake decorating. If you are an experienced or professional decorator, this book will quickly become your go-to guide when seeking out new techniques.' This is an all-inclusive look at how to make a stunning cake from start to finish. Organized in easy-to-browse sections, it takes readers through the process from preparation, tools, and recipes; to decorating techniques and templates; to extras to make your projects special; to a gallery of designs for inspiration. The numerous photographs are not only visually appealing but educational, and add to the quality of this exceptional work. Essential for anyone interested in baking and decorating cakes." - "Library Journal"show more

Introduction Basic Cake Preparation Tools for Baking and Decorating Cakes Baking the Cake Torting and Filling Cakes Filling Recipes Baking Cupcakes Filling Cupcakes Icing Recipes Rolled Icing and Icing for Sculpting Recipes Food Color Icing the Cake in Buttercream Buttercream Iced Cakes with Texture Covering a Cake with Ganache Covering a Cake with Rolled Fondant Cake Mortar Icing a Cupcake Covering Cupcakes with Ganache Covering Cupcakes with Fondant Crispy Treat Sculptures Cake Boards Stacking Cakes Shelf Life, Storage, and Transportation of Cakes Cupake Chart Understanding Circumference and Diameter Cake Chart Piping TechnIques Using Pastry Bags, Tips, and Couplers Tip Usage Basic Piping Piped Borders Writing Simple Flowers Advanced Flowers Royal Icing Decorations Run Sugar Pictures Brush Embroidery Stringwork Extension Work Lacework Projects Fondant and Gum Paste Accents Pasta Machine Clay Extruders Silicone Border Molds Accents with Silicone Molds Accents with Candy Molds General Rolling and Cutting Instructions for Gum Paste and Fondant Pieces Cookie Cutter Cutouts Gum Paste Letter Cutters Patchwork Cutters Making Picks 3-D Gum Paste Pieces Plunger Cutters Basic Information on Flower Making Gerbera Daisies Roses Stephanotis Calla Lily (Arum Lilies) Faux Fabric Roses and Leaves Curly Streamer Bow Gum Paste Bows Ribbon Bands Dividing and Marking the Cake for Drapes and Swags Ruffles and Frills Drapes Smocking Eyelet Decorating Quilling Gum Paste Basic Shapes for Hand Modeling Hand-Modeling Animals Hand-Modeling People Projects Miscellaneous TechnIques Adding Shimmer and Sparkle to Cakes Stencils Edible Frosting Sheets Painting and Coloring on Fondant Airbrushing Cricut Cake Natural Landscapes Chocolate Wrapped Cake Chocolate Molding Gelatin Accents Isomalt Projects Design Gallery Resources About the Author Acknowledgments Indexshow more