Learn To Decorate The Best Cakes Ever

Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes

by: Martha Stewart, Wendy Kromer

Book Description from Amazon:
Of all the decisions that go into planning a wedding, choosing the cake may be the sweetest. Much more than dessert, this beloved wedding symbol should be as special as the bride and groom themselves. Whether you imagine a majestic cake blooming with fresh flowers, a pristine fondant-covered masterpiece, or a homespun take on strawberry shortcake- or even if you don't know where to begin- Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes will provide you with more than 100 delicious and inspiring ideas for timeless and beautiful confections that are perfect for every style of wedding.

Not just visually inspiring, these pages are filled with information you won't find anywhere else. Martha Stewart and Wendy Kromer, the master baker and decorator who has been creating cakes for Martha Stewart Weddings for more than a decade, guide you through everything you need to consider when selecting a cake- and even how to bake and decorate one yourself. Novice and experienced bakers alike will find recipes and insiders' techniques to create truly memorable wedding cakes.

You will learn:
Where to begin- how to decide what style and flavors are right for you, taking into account the season, location, and theme of the event

Buttercream or fondant? Ganache or meringue? Useful charts explain the delicious materials bakers use, so you can choose the ones that suit your taste and style

Creative ways to display your cake so it takes center stage at the reception

How to find and hire a baker, including questions to ask and contract considerations

Ideas for cutting costs without sacrificing quality or beauty

How to incorporate traditions from around the world

Everything you need to know about baking a cake yourself, with complete recipes as well as how-to decorating techniques with color photographs and reference charts

A treasury of inspiration, Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes will ensure that your cake, whether homemade or professionally baked, triple-tiered or a tower of cupcakes, embellished with fresh fruit or elaborate sugar roses, is every bit as magical as your big day.

Amazon Price: $37.80 (as of 02/05/2010)

Wilton Cake Decorating for Beginners Guide

by: Wilton

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Wilton Cake Decorating Course II Flowers and Borders

by: Wilton Enterprises Staff

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 02/05/2010)

Wilton Uses of Decoration Tips Book

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WILTON 2008 CAKE DECORATING Yearbook catalog

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Wilton 53 Piece Supreme Cake Decorating Set

Choose a set of decorating tools for the beginner or the experienced baker. Complete with all you'll need to transform your simple layer cake or cookies into a work of art.

Amazon Price: $28.45 (as of 02/05/2010)

Wilton 50-Piece Tool and Caddy Decorating Set

In one handy caddy you'll find a generous selection of tips and colors as well as all the other tools specified as needed in the Wilton Cake Decorating Course I. For anyone about to explore the world of royal icing scrolls, flowers, stars, ruffles and bows this would be a hugely successful send-off.

Amazon Price: $43.96 (as of 02/05/2010)

Wilton Master Tip Set

Decorate sheet cakes, petit fours, muffins, cookies and more using this master tip set. The decorating tips you'll need are housed in this plastic storage case. The master tip set includes these tips: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 27, 30, 31, 32, 42, 45, 46, 47, 48, 54, 59, 61, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 73, 74, 78, 96, 97, 98, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 108, 109, 123, 124, 129, 134, 136, 195, 199 and 2C. It also includes two standard tip couplers and two 1.25-in. flower nails (#9).

Amazon Price: $34.63 (as of 02/05/2010)

Wilton Dessert Decorator Pro

Add decorations to any dessert or appetizer in minutes using the Dessert Decorator Pro by Wilton. Thisdessert tool is ergonomically designed for both right- and left-handed use; it's easy to hold so you onlyneed one hand while operating. It's made of stainless steel, the material preferred by pastry chefs becausestainless won't transfer flavors; it also maintains the temperature of the fillings. The Dessert Decorator Pro includes Decorator Tool, Tips (#366 Leaf, #125 Petal, #230 Bismarck, #4B, Star, #21 Star and #1M Star), Two Tip Couplers, Dishwasher and Storage Bag for Tips and Couplers and a Recipe Book with Instructions.

Amazon Price: $31.28 (as of 02/05/2010)