The Fashion Issue 2013

Cover Cake by Ana S. Silva

IN THIS ISSUE

Your Slice
Trendsetting Techniques
What trend are you just dying to try?

Spotlight
Fate and Frosting
In the face of life-threatening illness, cake has been a constant in Dianne Holgate’s life, helping to remind her that life is as sweet as you make it.
By Dianne Holgate

Sketch to Cake
Multi-dimensional Magic
Nature comes to life on this cake featuring the multi-dimensional Sugarwork (MDSW) technique.
By Priya Maclure

Diary of a Decorator
Making a Place for Cake
After coming close to throwing in the apron for good, one at-home baker decided to reorganize and prioritize in order to keep cake making in her life.
By Carmela Sultana

Feature
Taking the Cake
In the wake of the Royal Wedding, Fiona Cairns officially stepped into the global spotlight as decorator to England’s elite. But that’s only one highlight of Fiona Cairns’ incredibly successful career.

Dear Cake Genius
Achieving the perfect ombré effect, mixing just the right shade of blue and creating food-safe printed images.
By Jennifer Bratko

Tutorial
Lace Cutouts
Simple and classic, adding a lace design to your cake can offer an extra touch of timeless elegance.
By Stephanie Campbell

Science of Baking
Balanced Batter
The science behind the acids in your mixing bowl.
By Summer Stone

Web Browsing
Bake at 350
Savvy advice and spirited inspiration, one delightfully decorated cookie at a time.
By Andi Satterlund

Business of Baking
Delivering the Goods
Transporting a cake can be a bumpy ride! Decorator Julia Quay shares her tried-and-true tips for successful cake delivery.
By Julia Quay

Ever Wonder
Heaven-Sent Confections
Ever wonder about the origins of angel food?

Inspiration Bites
Fabric-Inspired Textures
From lace to crochet, this fall it’s all about incorporating fabric textures into your cake design.
By Andi Satterlund

Recipes
Into the Orchard
The sweet-tart balance of fresh apple lends itself perfectly to the comforting caramels and spices in these flavorful treats.

THE CAKES

WEDDING CAKES as elegant and innovative as the couture that
inspired them.

MATILDE CANO
PATRICIA AVENDAÑO
ANTONIO BERARDI
ELIE SAAB
STÉPHANE ROLLAND
VALENTINO
ZUHAIR MURAD
RALPH RUCCI
RAMI AL ALI
GEORGES CHAKRA
VALLI

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