Short description
Takes readers step by step through the process of transforming cakes and cupcakes with a series of creative designs and decorating techniques, covering made-from-scratch cakes as well as cake mixes and ready-made frostings, along with timesaving tips, innovative ideas, and more, all in a series of themed chapters. Original.
Long description
Betty Crocker' s Decorating Cakes and Cupcakes is brimming with inventive yet simple ways to make and decorate cakes and cupcakes. Themed chapters offer creative designs and decorating techniques for dressing up any sheet cake, layer cake, or cupcake, including a Volcano Cake, Hanukkah Dreidel Cake, Easter Bunny Cake, Flowerpot Cupcakes, Wedding Cupcakes, and more. Readers can take their pick- either make the cake and frosting from scratch, or use mixes and ready-to-spread frosting. And, timesaving tips on substituting convenience ingredients in scratch recipes provide even more options. A special new section on cupcakes celebrates this perennial American favorite, and an all-new cake basics chapter helps beginners get up and running in a flash. The book features full-color photos for each recipe, plus detailed how-to illustrations for putting it all together to ensure great results every time. Desserts that taste great and look great- what could be better? With Betty Crocker Decorating Cakes and Cupcakes, home bakers can have their cake and decorate it, too