ON THE COVER

Perfectly Painted
Floral Wedding Cakes

Sweet Summer Recipes
The Best of Cherries and Berries

Fabric Inspired Flowers
Easy Gumpaste Tutorial

Cover cake by Anna Craig

IN THIS ISSUE

Your Slice
Talking Techniques
You told us what techniques you aspire to learn!

Spotlight
Trading One Dream for Another
Though she turned her passion for baking into a profession out of necessity, cakemaker Ade Deni couldn’t be happier with the results.
By Ade Deni

Sketch to Cake
Spring Romance
Orange is the perfect accent color for this modern wedding cake.
By Rachael Teufel

Diary of a Decorator
The Search for the Ultimate Buttercream
One woman’s trials and tribulations in pursuit of the perfect buttercream.
By Carmela Sultana

Feature
Jan Loomis, Floral Confectionist
This sugar stylist is making waves on the West Coast with her gumpaste flowers and nature-inspired work.

Tutorial
Gumpaste Fabric Flowers
Tips on creating intricate, fabric-inspired adornments for cakes with a floral theme.
By Sophie Bifield

Business of Baking
The Dos and Don’ts of Cake Etiquette
How to come up with original, trendy designs without stepping on toes or losing business.
By Erin Gardner

Dear Cake Genius
Tier-stacking tips and the best methods for melting chocolate.
By Jennifer Bratko

Web Browsing
Clockwork Lemon
Helpful hints for the home baker, with inventive recipes for every occasion.

Ever Wonder
Interesting Extracts
Ever wonder about those trusty flavor extracts?
By Justine McDaniel

Inspiration Bites
Wedding Cake Flowers
We all use flowers on our cakes, but incorporating a flower that truly symbolizes the couple’s union will bring even more meaning to their special day.

Recipes
Sunny and Sweet
Nothing says “summer” quite like the sweet taste of ripe cherries.

Recipe Box
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Tart
A cool conclusion to a hot day picking fruit.
By Carla Cardello

THE CAKES

Forever Floral

Natural Luxury
The delicate yet bold accents of the orchid’s distinctive blossoms bring sophistication and exotic flair to any cake.

Exquisite Elegance
Always unforgettable, the calla lily’s graceful curvature lends an enchanting and refined air to any design.

Playful Energy
A natural pair, phlox and zinnia highlight the joy and energy of a summer celebration.

Carefree and Classic
The clean, creamy palette of the gardenia exudes ethereal delicacy, making it a natural companion to cakes with a timeless design.

Boho Chic
Playful and subtly sophisticated, the pink ranunculus captures the fun, flirtation and felicity of the season.

Sun-kissed Radiance
The ranunculus’ bold, primary colors bring to mind the glow of the summer sun against a rich, azure sky.

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