In the world of cake decorating books, there is no brand name more praised than Wilton.
For anyone looking to start with cake decorating, the Wilton books are some of the best on the market – they deliver clear and concise instructions, and make it fun to learn! (the again, learning cake decorating is always fun – sometimes making a mistake and having to re-do a project can be a very tasty error!
For the introductory course, here’s what you’ll love most of all:
– The book is very easy to understand
– The pictures make learning easy
– You’ll quickly be able to start doing techniques such as shells, roses, making frosting, and filling pastry bags with little effort
If you’ve never decorated before, you really must have this book.
Not only does it teach technique, it also helps you get your decorating into action.
When starting, (or refreshing) it’s important to have clear and concise instructions that give you a good understanding and get you into action.
This book will stay close to your kitchen for a long time, and many experts still refer to it when looking to re-study the foundations of cake decorating.
Many cake decorating books get their ideas from the Wilton courses.
This book, like all their courses, will give you experience with professional tools, and a workbook to work from.
Right off the start, you are focused on creating a cake that is worth of presentation and consumption. You’ll be proud to present even your initial pieces.
One piece of advice is that it is helpful to buy all the necessary supplies that this book recommends.
Once you get in the art of cake decorating, the last thing you’ll want to do is have to run out to the store for more tools!
Even items you don’t think you’ll use will come in handy in the very near future.
As far as cake decorating books go, for beginners and professionals looking for a refresher, this is the best way to go.