Happy Belly: The Cake Book

by Aaron McInnis

Overview

A fun, non-traditional approach to baking cakes and treats from the creator of Man versus Cake.

Happy Belly: The Cake Book is a collection of recipes from internationally recognized blogger, nutritionist, and pastry chef Aaron McInnis. This book is filled with tips, tricks, and secrets to successful cake making from the owner of Happy Belly Cakery and the online learning space Man versus Cake. As a firm believer that a great base recipe is all you need to be successful, Chef Aaron guides you on a journey through cakes and cupcakes, from popular candy bars and classic flavour pairings to holiday treats, unconventional flavours, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781550819229
Publisher:	Breakwater Books Ltd
Publication date:	06/27/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	200
File size:	139 MB
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About the Author

Author bio 

Aaron McInnis owns the custom cake studio Happy Belly Cakery and the blog Man versus Cake. A certified nutritionist, Aaron is also a father of three boys—he believes in deconstructing the idea that men belong under a car or up a ladder and that fancy baking is for women. As a participant in the Food Network’s Spring Baking Championship, Aaron placed fifth out of ten contestants, stretching his imagination and creativity to new dimensions. He competed in Christmas Cookie Challenge (season 2, episode 4) and was crowned winner and Christmas Cookie Champion. He also participated in Winner Cake All. He is an occasional contributor to American Cake Decorating. Aaron is passionate about his work, seeking every opportunity to better the world through cake and to empower cakers, bakers, and sweet-treat makers globally.

Table of Contents

Foreword 7

Preface 9

Acknowledgments 10

Man behind the Cake 13

Caker 101: Tips and Techniques 15

Tools 24

Conversion Table and Scoop Table 25

Standard Recipes 27

Candy Bar Collection 45

Classic Desserts, Reimagined 67

Classing Pairings 91

Holiday and $$$

Out-of-the-Box $$$

Seasonal $$$

Index 201