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Yes, you can make gorgeous cakes and cupcakes -- it's easy! Author and pastry chef extraordinaire, Erin Gardner -- who won the esteemed television title of "Sweet Genius" -- teaches you everything you need to know to be a cake-decorating superstar. Whether you're a proficient dessert maker or just starting out, her "make it or fake it" tips and simple step-by-step instructions will show you how to make modern, fresh, fun, bakery-style treats right in your own kitchen. Great Cake Decorating contains more than 30 cake design ideas that can be personalized to fit your party needs -- from grand special occasion cakes, to more manageable mini cakes, to cute cupcakes for individualized servings. Best of all, for many of them you can use items found in your own pantry! The 20 mouth-watering cake and filling recipes will ensure your cake tastes as good as it looks. These expert decorating techniques and time-saving shortcuts will teach readers how to make dream cakes while avoiding decorating disasters. Whether you're a bride on a budget, a mom baking for a birthday, or someone who just wants to celebrate a special event with your own personalized touch, Great Cake Decorating is a sweet choice.
About the Author
Erin Gardner is the creator of ErinBakes.com, author of Erin Bakes Cake, and 3-time Craftsy Instructor. She's also a regular contributor for The Cake Blog, Craftsy's Cake Decorating Blog, and American Cake Decorating Magazine. Erin worked as a pastry chef in numerous New England kitchens, including Boston's legendary Locke Ober, before opening Wild Orchid Baking Co. She quickly became the go-to cake designer for premiere events, competing on and winning Food Network's Sweet Genius. Erin was named one of the best wedding cake makers in the country by both Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine and Brides; one of her cakes was also included in Brides' Prettiest Cakes in America story. 7 years and 2 babies later, Erin decided to close up shop and continue sharing her love for baking and cake decorating through her blog, Erin Bakes, teaching, writing, and content creation. Her work has been featured in media outlets including: Oprah.com, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Town & Country, OK Magazine, Huffington Post, HGTV's DIY Network, and more. When she's not talking about cake, she's exploring the NH lakes region and coast with her husband and two children.
