Assembling and Decorating Cakes

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Professional Baking
Professional Baking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2008

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Much of the appeal of cakes is due to their appearance. Cakes are a perfect medium in which a baker can express artistry and imagination.

A cake need not be elaborate or complex to be pleasing. Certainly, a simple but neatly finished cake is better than a gaudy, overdecorated cake that is done carelessly or without any plan for a harmonious overall design.