Book Description
Make the cake?
Yes, you can.
If you love to bake and are willing to plan ahead, you can make a spectacular wedding cake—and you don't have to be a pastry chef to do it! Let prominent wedding cake expert Dede Wilson guide you through every layer of the process—from choosing among flavors and styles to baking, assembling, and decorating your way to a beautiful and delicious cake. This accessible cookbook not only gets you ready for the big event, it helps you lend a truly personal touch to the celebration.
"If you want to make your own wedding cake, Dede Wilson is the perfect guide. She helps you bake with confidence every step of the way to a delicious personalized result."
—Donna Ferrari, BRIDE'S magazine
Customer Reviews:
bought as a gift.......2007-10-04
Bought this as a gift for someone in africa. I usually try to go by other reiviews when I purchase anything online, whether it's something for me but also & especially if it's a gift for someone else. Pictures looked good. Not sure if it is reasonable to expect these cakes to be made by anyone other than somebody with prior know-how. Check out the "See Inside" for details and assess for yourself if it seems to be something anyone could do.
Cake Book.......2007-10-01
This was not what I was expecting. It is for a beginner. Very basic. It does have good ideas for a beginner. And it does show that a person with no decorating abilities can make their own wedding cake. It just won't be real fancy. Which is what I was looking for.
Fantastic Find.......2007-09-03
These recipes are perfect! Not only do the recipes hold up during the course of making the cake, the taste is out of this world. I made a beautiful wedding cake thanks to this book. As a chemist and former chef, I highly recommend this book!!
You gotta get this book!.......2007-08-17
Every now and then you find an author that really speaks to the baker. I have over 200 cookbooks in my possession and rarely have I come across one that is as detailed as Dede Wilson's. This author takes you through step by step instructions and basically ensures your success. Many author's will only give you some of their secrets, but thanks to this author she shares everything you need to know about making wedding cakes.
If you are looking for a "excellent" book on wedding cakes, you gotta get this book.
Wedding Cakes You Can Make.......2007-08-16
I love this book. It answers a lot of questions I had. It's clear and easy to understand. It will be a favorite for many years to come.
Book Description
The Perfect Wedding Cake is an inspirational guide for the bride and groom on how to choose a wedding cake that reflects the style of their wedding. It covers everything they need to know, including how to select a cake design and baker, when to cut and serve the cake, and how to choose delicious flavor combinations and a cake to complement the season. For those who want to bake their cake at home, the book includes basic but delicious cake and frosting recipes created by a leading pastry chef that can be executed in a home kitchen.
Thirty-five full-color photographs of gorgeous wedding cakes showcase a wide variety of inspirational styles and types-from traditional tiered cakes to contemporary alternatives such as jewel-like single-serving cakes-created by some of the most respected chefs working today, including Sylvia Weinstock, FranÁois Payard, Gail Watson, and Ron Ben-Israel. An extensive resource guide of the top wedding cake bakers in the United States completes the book.
Customer Reviews:
Good.......2007-06-27
I ejoyed the contents of the Perfect Wedding Cake. The pictured illustrations were excellent. I was happy with my purchase
Good Book!!!.......2006-11-11
If you want a different wedding cake.. this book its a good option for you!! .. have a lot of pictures and tips for a great cake. Im happy with my book.. and of course with my cake too. :-)
The Perfect Wedding Cake.......2006-06-16
As an experienced cake decorator looking for new ideas, I was not impressed with this book. The examples were a bit staid. I would not even recommend it for new bakers since there are no explicit guidelines for making the decorations, constructing the cakes, etc. I would recommend The Well Decorated Cake by Toba Garrett. The instructions are simple and easy to follow even for the novice. And the recipes are wonderful. I have tested almost every one and had great results the first time.
Not impressed.......2003-07-02
Sadly, I was extremely underwhelmed by this book. It is just a collection of some above-average cake decorating. There are no instructions on how to make the sugar paste flowers or decorations. A better book would be Margaret Braun's Cakewalk. This book, however, is great for beginners or clueless brides. For us pastry folks, I recommend you pass on it.
Coffee Table Book.......2003-06-15
Nice coffee table book for wedding planners and cake decorators.
Book Description
A collection of breathtaking wedding and celebration cakes from an internationally acclaimed cake stylist. Sure to delight, Romantic Wedding Cakes includes engagement and groom cakes, making this the ideal wedding cake design source book for brides-to-be and cake decorators alike.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent guide to cake decorating.......2007-01-30
This was certainly an excellent purchase - Very inspiring - and good source for instruction.
Exquisite but Impractical.......2006-09-04
The designs in this book are exquisite, no doubt about it. But to copy even some of the elements, much less an entire cake, you would need TONS of specialty equipment that could easy set you back hundreds and hundreds of dollars. Unique veiners, cutters, mats, push molds, beadmakers, stencils -- the list goes on and on. And no, you can't duplicate the effects without this equipment. That expense, coupled with the minimum 30-40 hours of decorating work I'd estimate for each cake, puts these designs way out of the reach of all the brides in my area, and probably most of them anywhere. A good book for oohing and aahing, but unless you've got oodles of money and time to burn, not actually useful.
Romantic Wedding Cakes.......2006-07-05
Great condition. Better than I expected and the delivery time was excellent.
Great! But not for beginners~.......2005-03-10
I bought this book when I was only a beginner in cake decorating. I remember how disappointed I was when I received this book --- it was beautiful, but not practical at all to me at the time. All the gum paste and fondant work were just too difficult and new to me (and the whole book IS about gum paste and fondant, no buttercream and royal icing whatsoever).
Now that I have completed my gum paste classes and am doing my fondant course, this book became a great reference book! There are indeed some tools that can't be found in any store where I live, but the ideas and designs are amazing!
If you are looking for a book in fondant and sugar art, this book is highly recommaded. But if you are looking for a beginner's tool book or something more practical, I will say Wilton's tool books are a lot better.
Elegant, but Inaccessible.......2005-03-01
I ordered this book online, without the opportunity to browse through the pages. There is no denying that the designs have intricate, exquisite details, and the finished products are gorgeous. I especially admire the high-heeled shoes and the violin, both with floral and leaf accents.
However, these cakes are much better suited for display windows than for plates. I am a cake decorator looking for design ideas, and I suspect most brides looking for wedding cake inspiration would not choose any of the designs in this book, unless they had an unlimited cake budget and a preference for very modern styles.
I'm no Colette Peters, but I love her books because at least you can take her ideas and adapt them--create one or two tiers instead of six, or skip the pounds of luster dust and use beads or ribbons. These designs would be extraordinarily difficult, expensive, and time-consuming to make. They're all fondant, with draping and other details that don't translate into better-tasting buttercream. When I look at these pictures, I can't help but be impressed by the details and the technical skill, but for all the elegance, the cakes lack personalized charm.
I applaud the contributers and Vincent for this compilation of distinctive, original designs. I just don't think they're the kind of cakes most people want to make or order for themselves.
Customer Reviews:
Decent Read.......2007-08-28
It's an interesting read, but it's definitely geared towards a specific demographic of brides. Any bride that hasn't lived as a single woman on her own for a good amount of time will find this book interesting but not extremely helpful. Still, the author is witty and the book is an easy read.
Tedious and biased.......2007-07-23
I hate to be the lone dissenter, but this book really didn't help me sort out my pre-wedding thoughts. A few months before my wedding, I began to feel somewhat nervous about leaving my single life behind and "becoming another person." I bought this book hoping that it would offer advice and some reassurance that my feelings were shared by other brides.
While it did indeed indicate that my sudden identity concerns were common, I found that most of Stark's advice was based on her own marriage, with a few tidbits thrown in from a few interviews she had done with several young brides--although most of it is common sense. I found myself often thinking that I was reading Stark's autobiography.
That said, it does have some good pointers and a few good stories that a lot of brides can relate to.
Great Book !.......2007-04-04
I am a 40ish bride-to-be and I learned a lot from this book. It's not only advice about weddings, etc., but a really deep look at some serious issues that arise in relationship. Thanks Marg.
Excellent advice and a must-read for newlyweds.......2006-10-24
Someone once said that "When the Wedding March fades and the cake is in crumbs, what you have left is a marriage." There are plenty of books out there for how to plan a wedding, but few to help on the morning after. This practical advice for beginning your marriage and surviving the transition to spouse is both entertaining AND informative. Would make a great gift for a newlywed, or good class reading for those in premarital counseling.
So Far So Good.......2006-07-04
I am about half way into the book and for the most part I am really finding it enjoyable and comforting. However, being a bride that has been living with her future husband for several years I find that some of the concepts do not pertain to me. Otherwise, highly reccommend the book for brides-to-be. It helps you realize you aren't the only one feeling this way!
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Although the wedding cake is usually one of the last details engaged couples settle on before the big day, it's just as important for setting the tone and style of the celebration as the flowers or the invitations. An elegant, towering Croquembouche studded with golden almonds and wrapped in clouds of spun sugar sends a different message than a rich-looking Gianduja Truffle Cake decorated with fresh fruit and dusted with gold powder or a White Chocolate Satin Apricot Cake adorned with flowers (click to see photos). Chef Dede Wilson believes that wedding cakes should be aesthetically pleasing, but above all should "reflect the tastes, beliefs, and desires of the bridal couple." With the aim of creating cakes that taste as good as they look, Wilson lends her expertise and creative spirit to the marvelous constructions in The Wedding Cake Book.
As much a cookbook as a source of inspiration, The Wedding Cake Book takes bakers--novices and experts alike--step by step through the process of conceptualizing, baking, assembling, and decorating wedding cakes of all levels of difficulty. Each recipe page includes the components needed to make the pictured cake (layers, fillings, decorating accouterments, equipment); the number of servings; the level of difficulty (easier, moderate, or complex); and the recipe and preparation instructions. Other chapters cover finishing touches, cake accompaniments such as sauces and fillings, equipment, and resources for special ingredients or professional equipment. Bakers looking for detailed instructions and delicious recipes and brides seeking ideas for the perfect cake for their postnuptial celebration will find what they're after in The Wedding Cake Book.
Book Description
The wedding market is a $32 billion business. Experts say that brides-to-be generally buy every book and magazine they can get their hands on when planning a wedding, and yet, remarkably, The Wedding Cake Book is the first cookbook of its kind -- a gorgeous idea book that really shows you how to bake a beautiful wedding cake. There are 30 complete recipes in all, with detailed, step-by-step instructions. A one-of-a-kind resource, with gorgeous photography throughout, The Wedding Cake Book is sure to become a classic cookbook among bakers, and makes the perfect shower gift.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent!.......2007-07-23
This book has all the techniques needed to make your wedding cake. Even for basic cakes it has lots of details on trimming and cooks secrets to perfect looking cakes, and lots of delicious recipes.
The Wedding Cake Book Review.......2007-01-12
This has to be one of the best books on the market for special event cakes and especially wedding cakes. Ms. Wilson gives many great tips and "how to's" along with some wonderful cake recipes and mouth-watering illustrations. This book is a must for any cake baker.
Creative, unique, and easy to bake recipes.......2006-11-14
I've had the opportunity to try three of the recipes in this book and every single one has turned out fabulously. The range of cake recipes is fantastic, and most are easy to prepare. I live in a major city, so getting ingredients like cake flour, which some readers have said is difficult, is easy for me. I agree with many of the reviews which say this book isn't really about cake decorating. That's true. But don't most of us have hundreds of cake decorating books and pictures? I want my cakes to taste as good as they look. Starting with a foundation of moist, delicious, unique cakes from this book will make any cake design spectacular.
Tonight I made the Honey Maple Carrot Cake and my house smells fantastic. I'll be trying the Pumpkin cake for Thanksgiving. I'm sure they'll be as wonderful as the other ones I've tried already.
The Wedding Cake Book by Dede Wilson.......2006-07-25
I thought this book with very average... It just seemed to be the some kind of work though out the book.
It was NOT what I had expected at all!.......2006-03-15
I had expected to see more ideas for wedding cakes and these were NOT something people in my circle would make or eat! When writing a book like this, ALL types of readers should be considered.
Customer Reviews:
For the master baker.......2007-07-21
I bought this book hoping for wedding cake ideas. If you are an expert baker and decorator you might find something useful. I did not. I gave the book to a friend who enjoys baking.
Colette's cake book.......2007-01-30
Great instructional book - really inspired me - has allowed me to move to the next level in cake decorating. Intend to find and collect all her books
Fun Cake Book.......2007-01-12
I purchased this item for my mother before christmas as a gift. She absolutely loved it. She has already read it and tried different things from the book. I'm not a cake cooker myself, but she said that the book was perfect for new ideas and projects.
wedding cake.......2007-01-11
I loved this book! I carried around a picture of my dream wedding cake for years and when it came time to have a baker make it for my special day, I interviewed 8 cake bakers/decorators and they all said they couldn't replicate it. I found this book at Amazon, with my EXACT cake in it and with it's wonderful detailed instructions, a cake decorator was able to replicated it almost exactly! I bought 2 books, one to keep and one as a gift to the decorator!
Unique.......2006-04-01
I was able to choose a beatiful cake for my wedding with bright colors of lemon. It was perfect for our outdoor garden wedding and everyone was completely blown away with the non traditional pale colors of a cake. If you are looking for something that's different,this is the book for you.
Average customer rating:
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Product Description
Ideal for brides, bakers, and caterers, this book features a unique collection of contemporary style wedding cakes, including sensational royal-iced cakes, distinctive sugarpaste cakes and American-style stacked cakes. Twenty-four simple-to-make, exquisite designs for all kinds of wedding cakes and 420 striking colour photos and easy instructions help create the perfect cake. Recipes include a stunning Victorian cake with heavy scroll piping, traditional stacked cakes ranging from three to six tiers, distinctive Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs, and more.
Inspirational and informative, this book is a complete guide to the perfect wedding cake for any style of wedding. 160 pages, hardcover.
Customer Reviews:
Contemporary Wedding Cakes.......2006-08-18
This is one of the cake decorating books that give details and steps to how to decorate. The ideas are fresh and achievable. Stunning pictures. Highly recommended. A pleasure to just read and look at the photos.
Excellent for ideas!.......2006-07-05
I am in the process of planning my wedding and I just couldn't imagine what my cake would look like. While looking through all sorts of cake books, including this one, I found my perfect cake and have not found a more beautiful idea since! Although this book doesn't tell you how to make them very well...it has excellent pictures and you can easily take it to a professional and they could do it. I highly recommend this book to those who are looking for something different or for something elegant!
Creativity at its Best.......2002-07-11
The cakes in this book are not for the novice cake decorator. However for the experienced cake decorator it gives directions for some of the most amazing and beautiful cakes you have ever seen. If you are skilled beyond Wilton 1-2-3, and you are experienced in the use of rolled fondant and gum paste, give this book a try.
Unique wedding cake design ideas........2001-03-27
I enjoyed many of the off-beat ideas for wedding cakes in this book. Some of them are not very practical for the everyday wedding couple, but that being said, I sold two cakes based on photos from this book within the first week of purchasing it! Paid for itself already. Good directions for creating each of the styles shown.
Disappointing.......2000-11-09
I found this book to be disappointing at best. When I think of a cake book, I expect more than merely TWO cake recipes to be in it. Also, the decoration ideas, while unique, were somewhat childish looking. My advice: don't waste your time!
Product Description
This CD is comprised of a bookshelf of 12 full color animated photo albums plus 1 floral tips book. It has 1000 pictures of flowers and decoration ideas. Each book is categorized on the bookshelf by color or product type. (1)Blue Bouquets Book (2)Purple Bouquets Book (3)Pink & Peach Bouquet Book (4)Red Bouquet Book (5)White Bouquet Book (6)Yellow & Orange Bouquet Book (7)Corsages & Boutonnieres Book (8)Cakes (9)Centerpieces (10)Centerpieces II (11)Decorations (12)Decorations II (13)Floral Tips Book. The bouquet pictures are labeled with the flower names for your convenience. You can bookmark your favorite photos while listening to wedding music and then simply print the photos you like best and take them to your florist. Each photo has a zoom feature so you feel like your walking into the ceremony or reception site. As a bonus there is a thirteenth album that is full of floral and wedding tips. You can print the flower planner/worksheet and fill it out to make your visit to the florist quick and easy. Now your Florist will know what you like!!
Minimum System Requirements: Windows(R)NT 4.0/2000/XP, IBM(R) PC Compatible, Pentium(R) 233-MMX, 12x cd-rom drive, 16MB RAM, 10MB free hard disk space, 16-bit color display adapter with 800 x 600 pixels screen area. Recommended: IBM(R) PC compatible, Pentium(R) III or 4 processor, 24x cd, 28 MB RAM
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Customer Reviews:
In a nutshell...........2006-08-17
This cd was very easy to navigate. It required no lengthy installation onto my computer. JUST READ THE DESCRIPTION AND MAKE SURE THAT YOUR COMPUTER IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE CD!!!!! I checked out this sellers negative feedback before I purchased and all of it was because the customer was too ignorant to simply read the description and make sure that their computer was compatible before buying the CD.
As for the content, I can't even imagine how much money I would have spent on magazines trying to put together all of these images and ideas while I am deciding on decorations and other details for my wedding. The CD is well worth your money. With bridal magazines costing on average of $9, this CD pays for itself in the money it will save you.
I recommend it for any bride.
Customer Reviews:
Yes, it's gimmicky.......2001-06-14
Attractive premise, but very poor delivery. Some stories left me feeling sticky and uncomfortable ("Tandolfo the Great"), some others disappointed (i forgot the title of the one about the bigoted Southern lady who is finally moving out of her multicultural neighborhood). The best story, in my opinion, is the one written by Pam Houston, about the engagement proposal. But one story is not enough to save a book. There are many other compilations of short stories to waste your time on this one.
Book Description
This beautiful book features a stunning selection of chocolate celebration cakes to suit any special occasion-from birthdays to balls, weddings to anniversaries, Christmas to christenings. This unique book features over 20 spectacular chocolate cakes from the simple one-tier to the more extravagant five-tier creations and amazing chocolate table centerpieces. Chocolate Cakes for Weddings and Celebrations includes practical information on selecting from the range of dark, milk, and white chocolates, working with chocolate, and storing chocolate cakes.
Customer Reviews:
spectacular chocoholic's dream!.......2007-07-15
As an avowed chocoholic, I had to have this book also. It runs the gamut from dipping strawberries, making roses from chocolate paste and the best [in my opinion] on page 32, is a 3 tiered wedding cake with a marbled chocolate drape adorning all three tiers and secured at intervals with chocolate roses. There's also centerpieces, truffles, a list of suppliers, etc.
This is a must have for your library. The photos are incredible, everthing is clear!!!
Good, but not perfect.......2003-10-13
Beautiful photos. Great Ideas. Lots of instructions. What's not to like? Well, there isn't a mention of portion size or number anywhere to be found. I figured out that the larger cakes serve 150 wedding portions by finding one that is made of 150 molds filled with chocolate mousse. If you don't really know how to work with cakes and their decorations this book is a bit advanced- I'm a pastry chef and had problems with the first one I tried. It was worth the effort- a tasty cake and wonderful to behold. I'm going to try another of the cakes in a few weeks-and now I know how much time it might really take. YOU MUST PLAN AHEAD when using this book-like a week in advance. Otherwise- go for it, you'll definitely learn a lot
WOW, what a book!.......2003-04-16
Beautiful cakes! Wonderful detailed instructions for recreating the cakes and recipes too.
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