{"product_id":"9780307394538","title":"Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf all the decisions that go into planning a wedding, choosing the cake may be the sweetest. Much more than dessert, this beloved wedding symbol should be as special as the bride and groom themselves. Whether you imagine a majestic cake blooming with fresh flowers, a pristine fondant-covered masterpiece, or a homespun take on strawberry shortcake- or even if you don’t know where to begin- \u003ci\u003eMartha Stewart’s Wedding Cakes\u003c\/i\u003e will provide you with more than 100 delicious and inspiring ideas for timeless and beautiful confections that are perfect for every style of wedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot just visually inspiring, these pages are filled with information you won’t find anywhere else. Martha Stewart and Wendy Kromer, the master baker and decorator who has been creating cakes for \u003ci\u003eMartha Stewart Weddings\u003c\/i\u003e for more than a decade, guide you through everything you need to consider when selecting a cake- and even how to bake and decorate one yourself. Novice and experienced bakers alike will find recipes and insiders’ techniques to create truly memorable wedding cakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will learn:\u003cbr\u003eWhere to begin- how to decide what style and flavors are right for you, taking into account the season, location, and theme of the event\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eButtercream or fondant? Ganache or meringue? Useful charts explain the delicious materials bakers use, so you can choose the ones that suit your taste and style\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreative ways to display your cake so it takes center stage at the reception\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to find and hire a baker, including questions to ask and contract considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeas for cutting costs without sacrificing quality or beauty \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to incorporate traditions from around the world\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to know about baking a cake yourself, with complete recipes as well as how-to decorating techniques with color photographs and reference charts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA treasury of inspiration, \u003ci\u003eMartha Stewart’s Wedding Cakes \u003c\/i\u003ewill ensure that your cake, whether homemade or professionally baked, triple-tiered or a tower of cupcakes, embellished with fresh fruit or elaborate sugar roses, is every bit as magical as your big day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Potter\/TenSpeed\/Harmony","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47007831949552,"sku":"9780307394538","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780307394538_p0.jpg?v=1763672046","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780307394538","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}