Betty Crocker's Frosting Secrets / Fancy Cake Decorating; New Cake-trimming Short Cuts; Fabulous Party Cake Ideas; Fun With Frostings

Name: Betty Crocker's Frosting Secrets / Fancy Cake Decorating; New Cake-trimming Short Cuts; Fabulous Party Cake Ideas; Fun With Frostings
Author: Betty Crocker

By Betty Crocker

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About This Book

This practical how-to guide demonstrates simple and quick techniques for frosting and decorating cakes, emphasizing easy-to-handle packaged frosting mixes and no-special-equipment tricks. It gives step-by-step tips for preparing and assembling layers, smoothing and texturing icing with everyday utensils, and creating patterns such as scallops, spirals, crisscrosses, and floral motifs. Illustrated project ideas cover party, birthday, holiday, wedding, and novelty cakes, plus petit fours, homemade candies, and frozen desserts. The tone is instructional and encourages practice to gain confidence with decorative finishes.

About the Author

Betty Crocker

Betty Crocker is a fictional character and brand created by the Washburn-Crosby Company, which later became General Mills. She is widely recognized as a symbol of American home cooking and baking, particularly known for her approachable recipes and cooking advice. The Betty Crocker cookbooks, including titles such as "Betty Crocker's Bisquick Cook Book" and "Betty Crocker Picture Cooky Book," have contributed significantly to American culinary culture, offering practical tips and innovative recipes that cater to home cooks. The brand has become synonymous with comfort food and has played a pivotal role in shaping modern American cooking.