Wedding Cake Art and Design: A Professional Approach

by Toba Garrett

Book Overview

A comprehensive, inspiring guide to the art, craft, and business of wedding cake design

Combining inspirational cake designs, step-by-step decorating instruction, and advice on the fundamentals of running a successful cake business in a competitive market, Wedding Cake Art and Design is an invaluable guide for industry professionals and students. Master cake decorator Toba Garrett includes stunning designs for cakes inspired by textiles,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470381337
• ISBN13: 9780470381335
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 2.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.2" x 11.9"

Customer Reviews

Wedding Cake Art and Design: A Professional Approach

This is a Bible of the cake production. This book must have anyone who begin the cake business or run it.

Excellent reference for cake artists!

I'm an experienced cake decorator, but most of my skills were out of date. I was stuck in the world of buttercream and royal icing, but wanted to learn the techniques that other decorators are now using. When I decided to start a new cake business, I purchased several new books on cake design and decorating, and this is my favorite. This book not only has great ideas, but gives you easy to follow step-by-step instructions for creating the cakes pictured in the book. One of the most helpful chapters for me was "Setting Up a Cake Design Business", which provides a thorough overview of what's necessary for getting a business started properly. I have tried several of the recipes in the book, and although not all are to my liking, there are some real standouts. My favorite is a moist, dense lemon coconut cake that's not only delicious but is perfect for stacking. The recipes for lemon curd and cream cheese buttercream are among the best I've ever tried. This book has inspired me to take on some challenging projects that have turned out far better than I expected, and I recommend it for any decorator who wants to do beautiful cakes of any kind.

Another great book by Toba Garrett

I have all the books by Toba Garrett. She is one of the best cake decorators ever and what I like the most is that she is WILLING to share with others her wealth of knowledge unlike other cake decorators who just show their work and "pretend" to show in their book how to do it. With all of Garrett's books you will find step by step information on how to do the techniques. Of course, you must have a certain knowledge and go from there. The recipes are excellent and tasty. None of them have failed for me and I have tried almost of all them. If you are looking for a book to learn and expand your knowledge in cake decorating ALL of Toba's books are for you. They are like textbooks in this area. Love them all!!!

Beautiful Book!

This is a beautiful book. It has alot of wonderful ideas; I also have her book The Well-Decorated Cake. This book is an excellent compliment to this new book. Both books together have helped me understand how to execute some of the ideas she presents in this new book. Her tips to help set up your own business are insightful.