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Stunning cake designs and technique how-tos from top cake artist Maggie Austin A former ballerina, Maggie Austin turned to baking when an injury ended her dancing career - and has since become one of today's most sought-after cake artists, serving celebrity clients and even royalty around the world. Her design hallmarks are instantly recognizable to the legions of fans who follow her work: ethereal frills, dreamy watercolors, lifelike sugar flowers, rice-paper accents, graceful composition, and other impeccable details. Here, she shares a collection of her edible works of art and the methods behind their creation, with a "theme and variations" organization that shows how mastering any single technique can open the door to endless creativity. Each is broken down into clear instructions and illustrated with step-by-step photos that are easy to follow whether you're a professional baker or an amateur enthusiast. From a single sugar blossom to a multi-tiered cake festooned with pearls and intricate appliques, there's inspiration for bakers and crafters of all stripes.
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Maggie Austin is a world-renowned cake designer whose trend-setting designs are redefining edible art. Drawing inspiration from her first career as a classical ballet dancer, Maggie creates designs that display graceful symmetry and an intense attention do detail along with a playful approach to tradition. She completed the prestigious L'Art de la Ptisserie program at the French Pastry School with honors, studying under acclaimed pasty chefs Jacquy Pfeiffer and Sébastien Canonne, M.O.F. Together with her sister, Jessica, she brought her unique artistic vision to life when she launched Maggie Austin Cake in 2010 and has reached a worldwide audience through extensive editorial media coverage, including newspapers, magazines, blogs, and television. Her work has been displayed at the White House and her exclusive clients include celebrities, royalty, her loving husband Rob, and her dog, Bessie (who is partial to pear cake crumbs) .
