Book description
"Whitney is one of those bakers who can turn any cake into a masterpiece! She's an inspiration to any self-taught baker." -- Duff Goldman, Ace of Cakes and owner of Charm City Cakes Everything You Need to Know to Create Pretty Cakes with Confidence Anyone Can Cake brings beautiful, artisan cakes within reach of every home baker. Many professional cake artists appear to have a magical touch where every cake they make looks equally perfect and effortless, so it can be intimidating to home bakers. Whitney DePaoli is here to help. As a self-taught cake artist who has been baking cakes from her home kitchen for over a decade, Whitney shares her best tips and hard-won knowledge to answer all of your cake baking questions, help you avoid common mistakes and master the building blocks that make a great cake. Discover the pride and joy of achieving the perfect consistency buttercream, the right way to crumb coat your cake and beginnerfriendly methods for popular decorating techniques. The book is overflowing with full-page photography, foolproof recipes, handy graphics, reference charts and stepby- step instructions to lead you to complete cake confidence. Whether you are looking for simple classics or creative flavors such as Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake, Double Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cake and Raspberry-Almond Impressionist Cake, the sky is the limit with what you can do. Allow Whitney to guide your cake journey and prove that everyone can create a stunning layer cake to be proud of. Learn how to: - Bake, build and decorate layer cakes, along with all the techniques and tools you'll need - Master buttercream frosting, from mixing gorgeous colors to achieving a perfectly smooth finish - Create ombrΓ©s, stripes, Lambeth piping and more with beginner-friendly decorating tutorials - Level-up your design with in-depth guides for ganache drips, sprinkle placement and perfect piping Featured resources include: - Foolproof base recipes such as Favorite Vanilla Cake, One-Bowl Chocolate Cake and Vanilla Buttercream - Creative recipes for showstopper cakes like Rainbow Striped Milk & Cereal Cake, Chocolate- Covered Strawberry Cake and Snickerdoodle Cake - Troubleshooting tips and step-by-step instructions for preventing common mishaps every step of the way - Luscious full-spread photography and visual reference charts
Manimal
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Boo
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Cali Yacht
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Sky Bully
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Hidden Tree
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Sir Shark
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Twin Blaze
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Romance Princess
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Devil Bread
Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a fun way to personalize the listening experience. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Deano
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PixelPilgrim
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a brilliant way to connect. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. This app has transformed my daily walks into insightful journeys of knowledge β talk about efficiency! I can't get enough of this app β it's like having a personal library with me. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library.
Low Voltage
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Zesty Dragon
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Midas
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QuantumQuill
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Lope Lope
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Digital Moonshine
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Dr. Cocktail
The app's reliability and ease of use make it a true gem in the world of audiobooks. The ability to highlight passages and take notes while listening is a fantastic feature. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures.
Spunky Sphinx
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Darkside Hooker
ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. This app's convenience has made reading a priority in my busy schedule. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick controls make it my preferred choice for audiobook enjoyment. Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort. Looping playback is a fantastic study tool. It helps me focus and retain information effectively.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience