A perfect slice of Buddy Valastro's beloved bestseller "Baking with the Cake Boss" a sweet collection of Buddy s core recipes and techniques; the building blocks of Buddy s show-stopping desserts; and many of his most popular, signature creations. You'll learn to work with baking and decorating equip-ment, bake perfectly moist cupcakes and cakes, and work magical effects with frosting and fondant. Gorgeous photos let you follow Buddy as he shows how to create his artistic flourishes and decorations. Also features charts that let you mix and match cake flavor, frosting, and liqueur syrup to create your own trademark cakes. Starts with a tour around the kitchen, including your pantry essentials and equipment, and the basic baking techniques at the foundation of any baker's success.