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A Guide to Some of the Most Popular Cake Decorating Books

When I was looking for Cake Decorating Books to buy one for my sister, I came across a wide selection of cake decoration books with endless cake design ideas and lots of different techniques for decorating every type of cake from birthday and wedding cakes, to really artistic high end cakes that looked like scuptures made of sugar.

I ended up asking another family member which type of book I should get her. I found out that my sister was actually looking for book so thet she could learn from scratch how to decorate cakes beyond the usual smearing on the frosting with a spatula out of a Betty Crocker frosting can.

When I looked up the various types of cake decorating instructional books, the main three that kept getting mentioned was the Lambeau method of cake decorating, which is an expensive book for professional sugar crafters and bakers. The next book was the Australian method of cake decorating, which I could not find much info on because many editions are out of print and just hard to find.

The set of books that I found that seemed to be best suited for my sisters needs was the Wilton books. These are geared to teach cake decorating form beginners to intermediate levels. The series is comprised of a beginners cake decorating book and then is followed up with a the three volume Wilton Cake Decorating course. This series is also complimented yearly by the Wilton Cake Decorating Yearbook.

"The Art of Cake Decorating" book by June Colleti

I also found an exceptional e-book that covered all three of the main methods of cake decorating, check out the video below...

Cake Decorating Books Video Review

The Following Video is an overview of "The Art of Cake Decorating" by June Colleti

"The Art of Cake Decorating" book by June Colleti

What this Cake Decorating book series includes:

This extensive book on decorating cakes covers a large amount of material. Some of the topics covered are:

# The 3 most popular forms of cake decorating

# The 6 components all cakes have in common, regardless of the ingredients that you use

# How to personalize your own or someone else's wedding cake

# The 7 most common cake decorating supplies found in any cake decorator's kitchen

# How to make the 6 types of icing you'll use for every cake

# The elegant designs you can make using just the 4 basic cake icing tips

# Specific ways to promote your cake decorating business

There are also several dessert recipe books included as bonuses.

# Cake Decorating, How To Go From a Beginner to Expert

# Delicious Puddings

# 334 Mouth Watering Candy Recipes

# The Big Book Of Cookies

# Chocolate Recipes For Chocolate Lovers

# Classic Dessert Collection

# The Ultimate Starbucks Coffee Recipes eBook

# Deliciously Decadent Cheesecake Recipes

"The Art of Cake Decorating" book by June Colleti

Here's what I really found that would really be useful to an aspiring cake decorator...

Included with the book is lifetime membership in the world's largest online cake decorating community.

Not only do you get the books but you also have a place to go to learn and share techniques, and even post pictures of your cake decorating accomplishments. It is also a great resource for getting help and giving help when you come across a technique that you are not experienced with.

Discover the decorating secrets professional bakers and cake designers have spent years perfecting!
Whether you're thinking of starting your own business or just want to create amazing cakes for family and friends, this explosive guide is jam-packed with everything you need to get started immediately!
Although there's nothing more convenient than picking up a ready-made cake at the bakery, the pleasure most people get from making and decorating their own cakes is unsurpassed. This is especially true when the occasion involves loved ones; especially children.

Wilton Cake Decorating Books

I thought I would include the Wilton Cake decorating series as well because these seem to have set the standard for books on cake decorating.

They seem to be very reader friendly and offer complete instructions on cake decorating.

2010 Wilton Yearbook

Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 05/30/2012)

This is the yearly cake decorating book published by Wilton Industries that compliments the three volume series with up to date information and cake decorating techniques.