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30th ANNIVERSARY f
You ACeDI ! In honor of our 30th anniversary, we put out the challenge to our readers to re-create any tutorial for the chance to win one of three incredible gift baskets valued at over $500 each. On October 10, National Cake
Decorating Day, the winners were announced. Congratulations to Kseniia Smolkina,
Cristina Vannotti, and Anjuli Webster! Flip to page 6 to see the amazing work submitted from all the contestants. Thanks to all for participating and helping us celebrate this milestone! And special thanks to all our sponsors for their incredible gifts for the winners.
CAKE ARTIST OF THE MONTH EVENTS THE BAKE FEST
September October
LEAH BACKSTROM Ink Sweets
GAIL KINGMAN & LAUREN VICARI Sweet Passion Cakery
The Bake Fest, the ultimate virtual gathering for bakers, will be back for 2022! You’ll have the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with the global baking community May 21–22, 2022. Tickets are already on sale! Don’t miss out on the Early Bird Special for significant savings now through December 31, 2021. Head to thebakefest.com for more information.
BUY THE BOOK
New Releases in Cake Baking and Decorating
Buttercream Petals: Vibrant flowers for stunning cakes using piping and palette-knife painting
By Neetha Syam Search Press (July 1, 2021) Neetha’s strong, vibrant style and novel techniques make her designs really stand out from the crowd. Her new book includes a materials and tools section and some basic cake recipes, as well as sections on making and coloring buttercream, preparing piping bags, and covering and stacking cakes. Projects range from cupcakes to one, two, and three-tiered cakes featuring Neetha’s piped and palette knife–painted flowers, leaves, and embellishments.
Get an exclusive look inside Neetha’s new book on our blog with a full tutorial on palette knife–painted wildflowers.
The Cake Book: Beautiful Sweet Treats for Every Craving
By Rebecca Firth Page Street Publishing Co. (November 30, 2021) From the bestselling author of The Cookie Book: Decadent Bites for Every Occasion comes a delicious collection of mouthwatering cake creations for every occasion—be it a grand finish to a cozy holiday meal, a fun and breezy afterdinner dessert, or a simple (but no less delightful!) last-minute confection. Whether you are a casual baker and want to whip up something quick and yummy, or you are experienced and planning to put in the extra time for that glorious cake, you are sure to find something to swoon over in this new book.
3 PIECE 6 DESIGN ICING COMB SET
No 1448
PASTRY / DOUGH BLENDER
No. 1850
CAKE LAYER CUTTER AND LEVELER
No. 2995
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