How to Make an American Layer Cake: An Illustrated Step-By-Step Guide to Perfect Cakes & Frosting

by COOKS ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE

• ISBN13: 9780936184173
• ISBN10: 0936184175
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-03-01
• Publisher: Cooks Illustrated

Summary

Nothing matches the joy and taste of a good homemade layer cake, although many home cooks rely on boxed mixes. This volume of the How to Cook Master Series shows you how to make from-scratch cakes in not much more time than it takes to make a boxed mix. One of a unique collection of beautifully hardbound, single topic cookbooks from the editors of Cook's Illustrated, the publication legendary for perfecting a recipe through years of fanatical kitchen testing. You will learn the basics of preparing layer cakes, frostings and fillings plus step-by-step decorating tips and techniques. We share with you secrets like how to prevent the cake from shrinking and cracking and why you should use shortening instead of butter to grease pans. This timeless classic is a perfect reference for anyone who loves to bake.

Table of Contents

Introduction	vi
Cake Basics	8	(12)
Yellow Layer Cakes	20	(14)
White Layer Cakes	34	(12)
Chocolate Layer Cakes	46	(18)
Frostings and Fillings	64	(22)
Decorating Ideas	86	(8)
Index	94