NetGalley Review: Cake Decorating for Beginners by Rose Atwater

My younger daughter is obsessed with fancy baking.  Decorated cakes, macrons, gourmet cookies...you name it, she is ready to try it.   This book proved to be an amazing addition to our collections of tools and guides for just such projects.  Written by Rose Atwater of the Rose Bakes blog, Cake Decorating for Beginners will get you icing masterpieces in no time. 

This book provides exactly what it promises, a solid foundation to begin baking and decorating cakes.   If you are looking to get started with cake.cupcake production and design, this book is for you. From the introduction of tools, recipes for cakes and frostings right through to the grand finale project, this book will get you sorted and set with a good foundation of skills and knowledge.

The book starts with a primer on tools that will make the process successful.  While the list is long, many items are already in our kitchens and the author provides resources for all budgets and experience levels.  The book moves on to making the foundation of all fancy cake, the cake itself. The recipes are well written, easy to follow and offer all the tips and tricks you will need.  Next comes the fun bits: the frosting. Again, comprehensive recipes and instructions will help you create the perfect mediums for fabulous cakes. Once your supplies are ready, a quick course in frosting and decorating techniques, including “assignment cakes” for practice, will get you making gorgeous cakes right in your own kitchen.