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Format:Hardcover

Dimensions:512 Pages, 7.5 x 10.25 x 1.58 IN

Published:July 8, 1988

Publisher:HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10:0688044026
ISBN - 13:9780688044022

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Beranbaum has written the classic cake cookbook. Discover a chapter devoted to the master baker that offers clear, precise instructions for making special-occasion cakes of any size up to 18 inches in diameter. Learn about special decorative techniques and how they make it possible for even the beginning baker to make cakes look terrific. Lavishly illustrated, you'll also find countless solutions and tips for all the little problems that may arise.

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"Rose Levy Beranbaum is a kitchen chemist extraordinaire--this, after all, is the woman who wrote her master's thesis on the effects of sifting on the quality of yellow cake. In The Cake Bible, she explains the science behind types of leavening, the merits (or not) of sifting, melting chocolate, preheating ovens, and more. There are precise and detailed instructions for intricate wedding cakes as well as cakes that can be mixed and in the oven in five minutes. In addition, nutrition information is included with every recipe. Cake scientist Beranbaum doesn't forget the art, either; pencil drawings teach novice bakers how to create a garden full of flowers from royal icing and mushrooms from piped meringue. It's no wonder that the International Association of Culinary Professionals picked The Cake Bible as their cookbook of the year for 1988--this book has something to teach bakers at every level." (Amazon.com)

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"Rose Levy Beranbaum is a kitchen chemist extraordinaire--this, after all, is the woman who wrote her master's thesis on the effects of sifting on the quality of yellow cake. In The Cake Bible, she explains the science behind types of leavening, the merits (or not) of sifting, melting chocolate, preheating ovens, and more. There are precise and detailed instructions for intricate wedding cakes as well as cakes that can be mixed and in the oven in five minutes. In addition, nutrition information is included with every recipe. Cake scientist Beranbaum doesn't forget the art, either; pencil drawings teach novice bakers how to create a garden full of flowers from royal icing and mushrooms from piped meringue. It's no wonder that the International Association of Culinary Professionals picked The Cake Bible as their cookbook of the year for 1988--this book has something to teach bakers at every level." (Amazon.com)

From the Critics

"Rose Levy Beranbaum is a kitchen chemist extraordinaire--this, after all, is the woman who wrote her master's thesis on the effects of sifting on the quality of yellow cake. In The Cake Bible, she explains the science behind types of leavening, the merits (or not) of sifting, melting chocolate, preheating ovens, and more. There are precise and detailed instructions for intricate wedding cakes as well as cakes that can be mixed and in the oven in five minutes. In addition, nutrition information is included with every recipe. Cake scientist Beranbaum doesn't forget the art, either; pencil drawings teach novice bakers how to create a garden full of flowers from royal icing and mushrooms from piped meringue. It's no wonder that the International Association of Culinary Professionals picked The Cake Bible as their cookbook of the year for 1988--this book has something to teach bakers at every level." (Amazon.com)

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Heather Elliott
Great recipes, Not for beginners

8 days ago

If you're looking to start with basics , this is not your book. The recipes are wonderful but they are not for beginners. These recipes are complicated and extremely detailed. Definitely for someone who knows what they're doing.
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SweetThings Toronto
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Truly a Bible

13 months ago

This book comes in handy all the time - the recipes are great and she explains the "why's" behind it.
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- Lesley Wormald
  
  This book is fabulous, particularly the white chocolate whisper cake and golden yellow cake. I do find that you must follow her directions exactly - I ... + read more
  
  9 months ago
Taran
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Priceless

2 years ago

This is the book for anyone who enjoys baking. The book has incredible detail that is important when baking more elaborate and complicated cakes. However the book is also a good book for everyday bakers with good recipes and important information needed for a successful outcome. Buy this book, you won't be disappointed.
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Michelle Li
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Who needs Martha...

9 years ago

...with someone like Rose Levy Beranbaum guiding you through the intricacies of cake making? You can toss all your MS mags away with this keeper! It will possess you to create great patisserie works of art. Anyone can make her recipes for standard size cakes...and I am not just talking about plain ol' white cakes, I'm talking about syrups, fillings, frostings and all other good things that take a cake to another level. As for the larger cakes...she turns what, for some, could be borderline… + read more
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Ian Bull
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Excellent

10 years ago

This is truly an excellent book. The recipes are precise and if followed carefully are foolproof. I have made many of the cakes in this book and I have yet to have a failure. Cakemakers will use this book constantly! You will never need another book on cakes.
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