Pretty Cakes

As the centerpiece of a celebration or finale to a simple meal, cakes have enduring popularity. The most versatile of all desserts, they can be light and delicate, dark and luscious, and they are always a pleasure to look at. Freshly baked and frosted, a homemade cake enhances any gathering. Now, with PRETTY CAKES, the home baker can turn out a wide variety of delicious, beautifully decorated cakes that look professional but are easy to prepare following the authors' step-by-step instructions. Chapter 1 addresses the do's and don't's of successful baking, from how to measure flour to where to…