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Many people think of cake decorating as 'a piece of cake'- and so it is when you know the tricks of the trade. However, how often have you thought, 'If only someone was here to help me?. Well this guide is here to help you and it features a complete A to Z guide of cake decorating hints, cake decorating tips and cake decorating ideas - including help with all aspects of cake icing and sugarcraft.
 
 

Packed with expert suggestions, this guide has over 1,000 helpful hints acting like a personal troubleshooter when you really need help. Containing 141 pages of information on all types of cake decorating, sugarcraft, modelling,chocolate work (as well as guidelines on baking and design) you will find plenty of advice here to help give your work a professional finish.

 
 
From basic cake icing questions to more advanced cake decorating skills for wedding cakes and birthday cakes, you will find the answers to help you every step of the way. Have you ever wanted to make a birthday cake look that bit more special or are you decorating a wedding cake for the first time and need some helpful ideas?
 
 
Whether you are a beginner or a professional there is plenty of excellent information to help you achieve the results you really desire. The guide is easily downloadable, so you can read and use it at your own pace.

Cake decorating books are a great help, but often do not have room to explain how to avoid, or correct, mistakes. However this guide, filled with over l000 problem solving solutions, that will answer your queries and help give your works a professional finish.

 
     
  TIPS FOR EGGLESS CAKES .....  
 

 

>> Always preheat oven to the required temperature before placing the cake in the oven.

>> Prick with a knitting needle or skewer to check if done. The needle should come out clean.

>> Never keep the batter too thick. The cake will turn out hard and dry.

>> The cream used should always be chilled and beaten in sharp upward strokes to incorporate air. Never overbeat.

>> While making butter icings, beat the butter well to make it light and fluffy. Then add sieved icing sugar and beat again. Add 2-3 drops lemon juice & color and essence as required, and beat again.

>> Turn the cake tin around between baking if the oven is not distribution even heat and the cake is baking unevenly.
 
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