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cakes

Color on Cake
To some in the industry, white is the least interesting color for

Gray is another sometimes less appreciated color in the world

decorated cakes because white lacks the eye-catching appeal

of couture cake design. Ben-Israel is a big fan. "I ﬁnd that with

from a distance. Ron Ben-Israel could not more strongly disagree.

gray you don't have to do a lot of complicated designs. They
just pop." To this celebrated cake designer, gray casts a sophis-

"In our eyes, when all colors merge together, we see white," says

ticated, elegant look that is both soothing and comforting. "I

the founder of New York City's Ron Ben-Israel Cakes, one of

would say that gray is balance."

the top couture cake studios in America, known for innovative
and impeccable creations. "What does white mean to us? Light.

When working with metallics and hand-cut monograms (which

Goodness. Innocence. Purity. Faith. The color of perfection."

Ben-Israel often does), he recommends working with white or
even blue - the color of trust, loyalty, conﬁdence and tran-

Ben-Israel celebrates white because it is the epitome of perfec-

quility. For these reasons, blue is an amazing and effective

tion, but he also cautions cake decorators when working

color for wedding cakes, he says.

with white cake designs. "You have to get your technique up
because - with white - you can't hide your mistakes."

Brighter colors such as purple or orange can serve you well at
different types of venue. "Orange is about fun," Ben-Israel says. "A

According to The Knot, the return of the lace wedding dress

fashionable lady's luncheon. An Indian wedding. A bat mitzvah."

has led experienced cake bakers to create tiers embellished with beautiful designs, reminiscent of the most

Ben-Israel says he recently did a purple celebration cake that

gorgeous lace gowns. "A lot of brides are looking for patterns

involved a great deal of piping. "I'm back to piping now. I think

copied from the lace in their dress, or their china pattern," says

piping is back."

Sylvia Weinstock of Sylvia Weinstock Cakes.
Green - the color of freshness and harmony - provides inspiThe Knot suggests deciding on which detail from the bride's

ration for cake decorators to embrace nature with vibrant hues

dress to highlight on the wedding cake. This can involve simple

such as chartreuse or sage green.

sugar-made buttons to ivory and white fondant lace appliqués
He also loves the color yellow for its energy and joy. "Yellow is

color. This trend is all about texture and works best with light

warm and playful. It is the color of happiness."'

hues and little contrast.

JOHN U N R EIN

JOHN UNREIN

wrapped around each tier. The key to pulling it off is in the

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of bake - December 2017

bake - December 2017
Editor's Note - The Branding Issue: Sustainability
Contents
Management - Be a Great Boss
New Product Success Stories - Cookie Donut
Technical Corner - Baking with Almond Flour
Practical Marketing - SoCal Surprises
Equipment Innovations - Accuracy Matters
The Sustainable Bakery
Nutritious & Delicious
Why cake donuts are flourishing
Cakes - Color on Cake
Sweet Goods - Ethnic Flavors
Breads - For Love of Bread
Pastries - The Savory Side of Pie
Foodservice - Same-day delivery
Beverages - The Coffee Space is Hot
Product Showcase
Classifieds
Ad Index
Formulation of the Month - Mini Madeleines
BakeMark's Panaderia - December 2017
INTRODUCCIÓN - Servicio al Cliente Excepcional
INTRODUCTORY LETTER - Exceptional Customer Service
PAN Y HORNEO - Panes de Temporada
PASTELES Y DECORACIONES - Inspirando los Diseños de Pastel
Servicio al Cliente Excepcional
PERFILES - La Despensa Latina Carnicería
Anastasia’s Desserts
Pasteles Cisne Cakes & Pastries
Panadería El Paisa
Panadería Contreras
RECETAS DESTACADAS
PRODUCTOS DESTACADOS
BREADS AND BAKING - Seasonal Breads
CAKES AND DECORATING - Inspiring Cake Designs
Exceptional Customer Service
PROFILES - La Despensa Latina Carnicería
Anastasia’s Desserts
Pasteles Cisne Cakes & Pastries
Panadería El Paisa
Panadería Contreras
FEATURED RECIPES
FEATURED PRODUCTS
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bake - December 2017 - bake - December 2017
bake - December 2017 - 2
bake - December 2017 - Editor's Note - The Branding Issue: Sustainability
bake - December 2017 - 4
bake - December 2017 - Contents
bake - December 2017 - Management - Be a Great Boss
bake - December 2017 - 7
bake - December 2017 - New Product Success Stories - Cookie Donut
bake - December 2017 - 9
bake - December 2017 - Technical Corner - Baking with Almond Flour
bake - December 2017 - 11
bake - December 2017 - Practical Marketing - SoCal Surprises
bake - December 2017 - 13
bake - December 2017 - Equipment Innovations - Accuracy Matters
bake - December 2017 - 15
bake - December 2017 - The Sustainable Bakery
bake - December 2017 - 17
bake - December 2017 - 18
bake - December 2017 - 19
bake - December 2017 - 20
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bake - December 2017 - 22
bake - December 2017 - 23
bake - December 2017 - Nutritious & Delicious
bake - December 2017 - 25
bake - December 2017 - 26
bake - December 2017 - 27
bake - December 2017 - Why cake donuts are flourishing
bake - December 2017 - 29
bake - December 2017 - 30
bake - December 2017 - 31
bake - December 2017 - 32
bake - December 2017 - 33
bake - December 2017 - Cakes - Color on Cake
bake - December 2017 - 35
bake - December 2017 - Sweet Goods - Ethnic Flavors
bake - December 2017 - 37
bake - December 2017 - Breads - For Love of Bread
bake - December 2017 - 39
bake - December 2017 - Pastries - The Savory Side of Pie
bake - December 2017 - 41
bake - December 2017 - Foodservice - Same-day delivery
bake - December 2017 - 43
bake - December 2017 - Beverages - The Coffee Space is Hot
bake - December 2017 - Product Showcase
bake - December 2017 - 46
bake - December 2017 - Classifieds
bake - December 2017 - 48
bake - December 2017 - Ad Index
bake - December 2017 - Formulation of the Month - Mini Madeleines
bake - December 2017 - 51
bake - December 2017 - 52
bake - December 2017 - 53
bake - December 2017 - 54
bake - December 2017 - BakeMark's Panaderia - December 2017
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 2
bake - December 2017 - INTRODUCCIÓN - Servicio al Cliente Excepcional
bake - December 2017 - INTRODUCTORY LETTER - Exceptional Customer Service
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 5
bake - December 2017 - PAN Y HORNEO - Panes de Temporada
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 7
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 8
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 9
bake - December 2017 - PASTELES Y DECORACIONES - Inspirando los Diseños de Pastel
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 11
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 12
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 13
bake - December 2017 - Servicio al Cliente Excepcional
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 15
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 16
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 17
bake - December 2017 - PERFILES - La Despensa Latina Carnicería
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 19
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 20
bake - December 2017 - Anastasia’s Desserts
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 22
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 23
bake - December 2017 - Pasteles Cisne Cakes & Pastries
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 25
bake - December 2017 - Panadería El Paisa
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 27
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 28
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 29
bake - December 2017 - Panadería Contreras
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 31
bake - December 2017 - RECETAS DESTACADAS
bake - December 2017 - PRODUCTOS DESTACADOS
bake - December 2017 - BREADS AND BAKING - Seasonal Breads
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 35
bake - December 2017 - CAKES AND DECORATING - Inspiring Cake Designs
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 37
bake - December 2017 - Exceptional Customer Service
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 39
bake - December 2017 - PROFILES - La Despensa Latina Carnicería
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 41
bake - December 2017 - Anastasia’s Desserts
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 43
bake - December 2017 - Pasteles Cisne Cakes & Pastries
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 45
bake - December 2017 - Panadería El Paisa
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 47
bake - December 2017 - Panadería Contreras
bake - December 2017 - PAN - 49
bake - December 2017 - FEATURED RECIPES
bake - December 2017 - FEATURED PRODUCTS
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