The Wilton Method: Baking Favorite Cakes

Learn no-fail recipes and innovative techniques for your best cakes yet with guidance from Beth Somers, Wilton’s director of content development. Start by creating a classic butter-based white cake and a heavenly banana variation. Then, learn the tricks to incredibly moist red velvet, carrot and chocolate cakes. Want a lighter treat that still satisfies? Beth shows you how to make a delectable cake roll and a gorgeous lemon-almond chiffon cake. And, find out how to set your cakes apart with a variety of incredible fillings, from silky custard to Beth’s tried-and-true triple-berry jam. Master easy-to-make icings, including luscious cream cheese frosting and rich chocolate ganache. Finally, elevate your icings with Beth’s tricks for smooth and velvety Swiss meringue buttercream and old-fashioned caramel penuche, and enjoy party-perfect confections that will earn you rave reviews.