Pinterest is littered with countless images of six-tier wedding cakes and dozens of Frozen cakes with 3D Olafs. I’ve always found myself asking how its done and the technique behind these intricate cakes. I recently came across an incredible comprehensive guide that is sure to take readers from ameature to “Cake Boss” status after some time in the kitchen.
Artisan Cake Company’s Visual Guide To Cake Decorating by Elizabeth Marek features delicious recipes and modern, basic techniques for successfully creating cake masterpieces. Marek’s book provides detailed instructions on creating beautiful, successful and creative cake designs using color theory and design principles with dozens upon dozens of examples.
Featuring a wide range of topics including:
- Cake and Frosting Recipes
- Marshmallow Fondant (I know, how cool is that?)
- Metallic Finishings (gotta love a glittering cake)
- Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe
- Textures and Finishes
- Modeled Figures (maybe you can make that Olaf afterall!)
- Sugar Flowers
- Science of Structure
These beautiful, detailed pages are filled with practical tutorials on sugar flowers, figure modeling techniques, cake sculpting and cake structure suitable for beginners and professionals alike. Marek’s book is a must have for your kitchen – she is master in her trade, bringing true artistry to her confections.
About the Author
Elizabeth Marekhas an AAS degree in graphic arts and worked in advertising before studying Pastry Arts at the Oregon Culinary Institute in Portland Oregon. In 2009, she founded Artisan Cake Company. Artisan Cake Company cakes have been featured in Portland Bride and Groom, Cake Central Magazine, and Crave Magazine. Her 3D and sculpted cakes have been featured on various websites and she’s also appeared on the Food Network show “Outrageous Wedding Cakes”.
Snag your copy on Amazon, happy decorating!
Photos reprinted with permission from Race Point Publishing (2014)