Cakes by Design: The Magical World of Sugar Art

Awe-inspiring cake decorations for all learners, by "innovative cake designers that can create the cake of your dreams" (Brides)Their astounding specialty cakes have drawn raves from such clients as Tiffany, Cartier, and Vogue, and their wedding cakes have graced the pages of Brides magazine and Martha Stewart Weddings. Scott Woolley and Michael Farace are, quite simply, the masters of the stunning yet easy-to-learn art of sugar flowers, used as both cake decorations and free-standing ornaments.From their Academy of Cake Arts in New York City to Woolley's acclaimed DVD sets and YouTube tutorials, they have taught beginners to make striking and delicious cakes using cutting-edge, accessible techniques.This beautifully illustrated book has step-by-step instructions on how to make dozens of varieties of sugar flowers, detailed information on the tools needed to get started, mouth-watering cake recipes, and inspirational photographs showing cakes and centerpieces that will delight both professional and at-home cake decorators.