by Dede Wilson
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Product Description
Make the cake?
Yes, you can.
If you love to bake and are willing to plan ahead, you can make a spectacular wedding cake--and you don't have to be a pastry chef to do it! Let prominent wedding cake expert Dede Wilson guide you through every layer of the process--from choosing among flavors and styles to baking, assembling, and decorating your way to a beautiful and delicious cake. This accessible cookbook not only gets you ready for the big event, it helps you lend a truly personal touch to the celebration.
"If you want to make your own wedding cake, Dede Wilson is the perfect guide. She helps you bake with confidence every step of the way to a delicious personalized result."
--Donna Ferrari, BRIDE'S magazine
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 THE wedding cake book, 2008-07-27
I love this book. I bought it because I am planning on making my own wedding cake for my wedding. I started out simple and have moved onto more elaborate cakes and each and everyone has turned out beautifully. She gives decorating tips(though mostly I do my own thing) and storage and transportation advice. This book is spot on and I have become something of a legend among my friends anytime there is a celebration. I am always nominated to bring the cake. This is a great book with a lot of recipes. You can mix and match cakes and frostings and fillings to no end. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to be a cake connoisseur.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Great Beginner Info, 2008-07-02
I checked this book out from the library when I was first asked by a family member to make their wedding cake. I LOVE THIS BOOK! Especially for me at the time it was extremely helpful.
What it does tell you:
~The basics of baking a cake including tips on pans, mixers and ingredients.
~A basic how to for assembling a stacked cake.
~Basic recipes for cakes (white, yellow, chocolate)and a basic (non powdered sugar) frosting.
~Several flavor combinations that expand on the basic recipes.
~Simple decorating ideas
~Suggestions on schedules for when to make each component of the cake (you don't have to do it all the day before!)
~Charts on serving sizes, pan sizes, pan capacities, amounts of frostings, syrups, fillings needed for each size cake, etc.
What it won't tell you:
~How to use frosting tips to make designs. This isn't a cake decorating book in that sense. Most of the designs while pretty are simple and use very basic frosting techniques. The book does instruct you on how to do the ones shown.
~It isn't really a cookbook so don't expect to have many different types of recipes. She has a few basic ones that are expanded on to make many variations (and she has plenty of suggestions) but if you are looking for a bunch of different types of recipes, this isn't the book you want.
I bought this book because I like having all the flavor ideas in one handy reference and the photos are beautiful. It was extremely helpful to me when I was doing my first cakes but if you are experienced you likely already have the recipes (or similar ones). For an experienced wedding cake maker this book will probably be far too simplistic. For the novice though, it is an excellent resource that gives you the confidence and tools you need to actually pull off a wedding cake. :)
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent detail and instructions for complicated techniques, 2008-06-26
I have recently been purchasing many cake decorating books and am able to recommend this one whole-heartedly. She goes into such detail to explain very complicated techniques (like italian meringue buttercream) and through her guidance, I have been able to impress my friends and family with fabulous cakes. Even if you're not interested in wedding cakes particularly, this book has been such an invaluable help on my new cake decorating journey.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 A good buy, 2008-05-13
This book has inspired me to start cake baking and decorating. Its title is quite accurate, it is mostly for the less experienced cake baker. It has recipes galore, decorating ideas you can mix and match and tells you what products you will need to make the perfect cake (be warned, if you have nothing and want it all, it won't come cheap). No fondant recipes so if thats what you want, this isn't the book for you. The decorating ideas are quite basic but this book shows you how to make tasty and beautiful cakes without having to be a professional.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Fantastic Reference for All Cake Decorators!, 2008-05-02
WOW! This book is a fantastic reference not just for wedding cakes but for ALL cakes. The recipes are excellent. The portions to be served are realistic and she really takes you through each step from start to finish. I think even an amateur cake enthusiast could create an amazing cake with this book in hand. I've been decorating cakes for years and I highly recommend it! Need the basic tool to get started? Check out: Wilton 50-Piece Tool and Caddy Decorating Set
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