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
Lady Katniss
It's impressive how the app caters to both seasoned readers and newcomers. This app has rekindled my passion for storytelling in the most convenient way. ListenBook is a game-changer β it plays a wide variety of formats without any conversion needed. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need. Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it!
Athens Fire
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening. Beautiful layout and easy access to chapters. Really impressed with ListenBook. Perfect for repeat listening! The narrator's performance was so rich with detail that I'm sure I'll discover new layers on a second listen. Their interpretation felt authentic to the material while bringing fresh insights. The audio production was pristine from start to finish.
Guncap Slingbad
This app has made reading a part of my lifestyle, no matter where I am. Automated metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is so organized now.
Dark Matter
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Spellbinder
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Father Abbot
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SubWoof330
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DeathDancer
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Lady Fantastic
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Trouble Mittens
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Truth
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. This audiobook app is a true gem β it brings stories to life with every click. With ListenBook, my iPhone and iPad have become a gateway to a world of captivating stories. ListenBook has redefined the way I experience stories, turning every moment into an adventure.
InfinityInsight
ListenBook has become my trusted companion for literary adventures. The app's features are exceptional. Organizing my audiobook library has never been easier. The app keeps everything tidy.
Twinkle
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Sugar Hiccup
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Miss Twilight
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Tin Mutt
ListenBook's support for a variety of download methods means I can access my content in the way that suits me best. I'm impressed by the app's compatibility with CarPlay. It keeps me entertained on long drives.
Toxic-oxide
Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment β this app's functionality is truly impressive. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration.
Fiend Oblivion
Audiobooks have turned road trips into unforgettable journeys of imagination. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Mr. Wholesome
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Breadmaker
Chapters make navigation a breeze. I can easily pick up where I left off. Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time. This app is a must-have for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is intuitive, and the app supports all formats. I love the auto-bookmark featureβit saves my place automatically, so I never lose track. Highly recommend!
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