Anyone Can Cake

"Whitney is one of those bakers who can turn any cake into a masterpiece! She's an inspiration to any self-taught baker." - Duff Goldman, Ace of Cakes and owner of Charm City Cakes Everything You Need to Know to Create Pretty Cakes with Confidence Learn how to: . Bake, build and decorate layer cakes, along with all the techniques and tools you'll need . Master buttercream frosting, from mixing gorgeous colors to achieving a perfectly smooth finish . Create ombrés, stripes, Lambeth piping and more with beginner-friendly decorating tutorials . Level-up your design with in-depth guides for ganache drips, sprinkle placement and perfect piping Featured resources include: . Foolproof base recipes such as Favorite Vanilla Cake, One-Bowl Chocolate Cake and Vanilla Buttercream . Creative recipes for showstopper cakes like Rainbow Striped Milk & Cereal Cake, Chocolate- Covered Strawberry Cake and Snickerdoodle Cake . Troubleshooting tips and step-by-step instructions for preventing common mishaps every step of the way . Luscious full-spread photography and visual reference charts