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Great Cakes
Carole Walter has a passion for baking. She has studied with renown chefs throughout the world, and for more than twenty-five years she has taught countless fortunate students. In Great Cakes, she shares her expertise with you. With clear instructions , invaluable tips, and a big spoonful of the enthusiasm that has made her such a popular teacher, Carole shows novice and experienced bakers alike how to achieve professional results every time.
558 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1991
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July 12, 2011
Fantastic explanations of technique, the science behind the techniques, and reasons common problems occur in baking cakes. Easy to read and extremely comprehensive in it's scope of baking cakes. Lots of unique cake recipes from around the world and wonderful histories and stories to accompany each recipe. Only drawback is that there are very few pictures of actual cakes.
July 29, 2011
I have not made as many of these cakes as I would like to have tried--she is an excellent cookbook writer for the baker and I would like to do more
July 5, 2020
Great basics & many variations
January 7, 2023
An excellent collection of cakes. I liked the variety, the historical inclusion, the how to early chapters and much more. Worthy of winning the James beard award. Recommended.
April 5, 2025
Carol is an excellent teacher.
November 1, 2025
Very comprehensive book of cakes.
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