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Ultimate Cake

by Barbara Maher
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Global cakes made easy for any occasion.

This book is a treasure trove of cake recipes and decorating ideas from around the world. With beautiful photographs and step-by-step instructions, it will inspire both beginners and experienced bakers to create stunning cakes for any occasion. Whether you want a light and fluffy sponge cake for afternoon tea or an extravagant croquembouche for a summer wedding, this book has you covered. The trouble-shooting remedies will guide you through any baking mishaps, ensuring your cakes turn out perfect every time. Get ready to impress your friends and family with delicious and visually stunning creations!

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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by Barbara Maher
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ISBN: 9780751302608
Authors: Barbara Maher
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers
Date of Publication: 1996-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Food & Drink, Art
Related Topics: Cooking, Food and Drink, Crafts, Design, Photography
Goodreads rating: 5.0
(rated by 2 readers)

Description

This cookery book opens with a section of photographs of cakes from around the world. The book contains cakes for every occasion, including a light airy sponge for afternoon tea, sticky Middle Eastern baklava to accompany coffee, children's party cakes, Italian and Russian treats for Christmas or Easter, and an elaborate French croquembouche for a summer wedding. Easy-to-follow photographic sequences demonstrate every essential baking and decorating technique, from the initial creaming, whisking and blending, to the finishing decorative touches, such as piping rosettes and crystallizing flowers. Key stages are annotated and comprehensive trouble-shooting remedies show exactly what to do if something goes wrong. A feast for the eyes, this book is a practical and inspirational guide to the art of baking and decorating aimed at beginner and expert alike. It includes over 100 recipes and decorative ideas.
 

Global cakes made easy for any occasion.

This book is a treasure trove of cake recipes and decorating ideas from around the world. With beautiful photographs and step-by-step instructions, it will inspire both beginners and experienced bakers to create stunning cakes for any occasion. Whether you want a light and fluffy sponge cake for afternoon tea or an extravagant croquembouche for a summer wedding, this book has you covered. The trouble-shooting remedies will guide you through any baking mishaps, ensuring your cakes turn out perfect every time. Get ready to impress your friends and family with delicious and visually stunning creations!

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.