Master the art of cake baking and decorating—create stunning cakes for every occasion. “…Heidi is an amazing artist who is able to blend both precision and whimsy in her flawless designs.” ― Shannon Bond , owner of Shannon Bond Cake Design Are you searching for cake recipes, cake decor ideas, or inspiration for wedding cake ideas? The Art of Modern Cake is your ultimate guide to cake baking for beginners and experienced bakers alike. Heidi Moore Holmon shares her professional cake decorating secrets and step-by-step techniques, empowering you to create contemporary confections that are as beautiful as they are delicious. This book is packed with creative cake art, baking cakes tips, and expert advice on how to make a wedding cake from scratch. Whether you’re looking for cake baking decorations, want to try new cake recipes, or need guidance on professional cake decorating, you’ll find everything you need to turn your baking dreams into reality. Inside, you’ll find: Modern cake recipes and cake baking techniques for all skill levels. - Inspiring cake decorating and cake art ideas for birthdays, weddings, and special events. - Step-by-step instructions on how to make a wedding cake, including baking cake decorations and assembly tips. - Professional cake decorating advice and cake decor ideas to help you achieve bakery-quality results at home. If you’re looking for cake baking cookbooks or a baking decorating book—and enjoyed titles like  Cake Confidence ,  Icing on the Cake ,  The Contemporary Buttercream Bible , or  The Painted Cake —you’ll love  The Art of Modern Cake . This inspiring guide is perfect for anyone eager to elevate their cake baking and decorating skills with creative techniques and contemporary cake designs. “…As one of our Satin Ice Artists of Excellence, watching Heidi emerge as a leader in the cake industry over the years has been my pleasure. She nails that clean finish every single time. Learning from her, the powerhouse behind the De La Crème Creative Studio brand, is the stuff dreams are made of for aspiring cake decorators.” ―Kevin O’Reilly, founder and CEO of Satin Fine Foods “…Heidi is an amazing artist who is able to blend both precision and whimsy in her flawless designs. I am always blown away by her attention to all the impeccable details that go into creating fantastic cakes! She has such a unique eye for design, I can spot a De la Crème Studio cake anywhere!” ―Shannon Bond, owner of Shannon Bond Cake Design Heidi Moore Holmon is a Satin Ice Artist of Excellence and owner of De la Crème Creative Studio. Originally from England, Heidi immigrated to the United States and spent fifteen years pursuing graphic design, spent the next 15 years working in that field. In 2010, she began her journey as a self-taught cake designer. Ever the entrepreneur, Heidi turned her cake-making hobby into a growing business. Her work has been featured in several magazines, blogs, and books like Martha Stewart Weddings and Cake Masters Magazine . In 2018 she won the Top 10 Cake Artist Award and appeared as the cover cake artist of Cake Masters Magazine in 2020. Heidi currently resides in Saint Louis, Missouri, where she juggles creating and photographing edible works of art while raising her toddler, Grayson.