Icing on the Cake: Baking and Decorating Simple, Stunning Desserts at Home

(Hardback)

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As a follow-up toLayered, Tessa Huff returns withIcing on the Caketo dive deeper into dessert decoration and the presentation of layer cakes and other showstopping treats. Providing the confidence home bakers need to get creative,Icing on the Cakeguides readers from cake pan to presentation to dessert plate. Organized by style, each dessert showcases a different decorative element, artistic pastry technique, or presentation idea. With hundreds of beautiful photos, including lots of step-by-steps,Icing on the Cakeis a richly illustrated guide for creating delicious, beautiful desserts that will be the grand finale of any gathering.

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Tessas cakes strike a beautiful balance between timeless and fresh, creating new, stunning classics for cake decorators of all levels. This book bursts with gorgeous color, delicious recipes, and tons of inspiration. -- Molly Yeh * blogger and author of Molly on the Range *
Good news for all new and experienced bakers, this book is everything you need to create the most beautiful cakes and pastries! -- Linda Lomelino * author of creator of Call Me Cupcake *
There's no arguing that Tessa is the cake decorating queen! Through beautiful styling, easy-to-understand direction, helpful kitchen tips, and deliciously creative recipes, Tessa takes the intimidation out of fancy decorative desserts. -- Sally McKenney * author of Sally's Baking Addiction *
Icing on the Cake is a book to pore over with a mug of cocoa and dream big kitchen dreams. Her guidance also makes them totally achievable. -- Erin Jeanne McDowell * food stylist and author of The Fearless Baker *
Icing On the Cake delivers on every leveldelicious recipes, gorgeously styled treats, and easy-to-follow instructions. Tessa is a true teacher, carefully walking readers through her process while inviting them to explore their own creativity. One flip through this book and youll be firing up the oven and breaking out the piping tips! -- Erin Gardner * cookbook author and creator of Erin Bakes *

Author Bio

Tessa Huff is a trained baker, recipe developer, food photographer, and creator of the cake and pastry blog Style Sweet. She is a regular contributor for The Kitchn, Food Network Canada, and The Cake Blog. Huff was named one of Better Homes & Gardens Best Baking Bloggers, and her work has been featured online and in print for Americas Test Kitchen, Teen Vogue, West Elm, Country Living, Southern Living, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and more.