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
Crazy Rox
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Doz Killer
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Corny
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Uncle Buddy
π Adding excitement to everyday tasks β this app is my partner in productivity! ππ Enhancing my daily routines β this app's design makes listening a joy. Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content. Adjustable playback speed and volume control are top-notch. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Light Lion
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Minty Devil
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Sapiens
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Killah Goose
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Mule Lock
The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices. I don't have strong feelings about this one either way. The narration was competent but forgettable. The story itself was more engaging than the performance.
Delicious Wing
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle β I can enjoy books while doing chores! ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. Now I can enjoy my favorite lectures and speeches with ease! ListenBookβs interface is clean and intuitive. Itβs a joy to use. Good for background listening. I didnβt get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narratorβs voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
Bearded Angler
With ListenBook, I've found a way to make the most of my free time while indulging in my love for audiobooks. I'm amazed by the variety of genres available β there's something for everyone. π§ββοΈ Finding zen through storytelling β this app makes meditation even more calming. π§ββοΈπ§ ListenBook has become my go-to app for all audiobooks. Full of useful features.
Sassy Muffin
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Moon Radar
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Indigo Red
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Murder Cherry
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Moon Radar
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High Deck
I'm thrilled to finally have a way to enjoy books while keeping up with my busy schedule. ListenBook has turned my daily routines into audiobook-driven journeys of imagination. I can't get enough of this app β it's a true game-changer for book lovers. Audiobook enjoyment has become an integral part of my routine, thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. A must-have! ππ± Unlimited length audiobooks with ListenBook Pro are a huge plus!
Apex
I've discovered authors I'd never heard of before, and now they're among my favorites. Audiobook lovers, you need this app in your life. The innovative features, from audio filters to compatibility, enhance my reading journey. ππ§ Looping playback has revolutionized my study sessions. I'm learning faster than ever. Easy chapter navigation and beautiful design make this app stand out.
Easy Sweep
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Ember Rope
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn even the most mundane tasks into exciting opportunities for learning. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative touch that adds a layer of personalization. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. It's like having virtual bookshelves! The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster.
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