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Cake Mechanics BY JORG AMSLER
In a market where the demand for specialty cakes, inspired by the sculpted, gravity-defying masterpieces of TV shows such as Food Network Cake Wars and Cake Challenge has skyrocketed, cake artists are being forced to adapt their skills to stay competitive. International instructor and sculpted cake designer Jorg Amsler shares his tips, tricks, and hacks for creating internal structures for all cakes. With Jorg’s guide to cake mechanics, a few tools, and a sprinkling of luster dust, you too can create any cake your client desires.
Chef Jorg Amsler is owner of Truly Jorg’s Patisserie in Saugus, MA. A world-renowned cake artist and master of sculpted cakes, Jorg has been featured on the TV show Food Network Cake Challenge. He now shares his skills and expertise as an international instructor, traveling to destinations all over the world to teach his sculpted cake master classes. 28 SAMPLE ISSUE americancakedecorating.com 40 americancakedecorating.com November/December 2017
