Cake Couture: Modern Sugar-Craft for the Stylish Baker

by Annie Dam (Author)

• Used

  Illustrated
  2011

  $3.34

  A how-to guide to elegant sugar techniques, with 16 original projects.

  There seems to be no end to the popularity of fancy cakes. Cake Couture is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide that will transform any baking beginner into a confectionery expert. Professional bakers will love the book's innovative designs and handy tips and tricks.

  The book includes straightforward instruction and advice on:

  • Ingredients and tools
  • Baking, building and structure, decorating
  • Transporting, displaying and storing
  • The best cake, icing and fondant recipes.

  A practical directory of elegant decorative techniques includes designs for any occasion, including:

  • Chic birthday cakes, such as a laptop, city skyline, and designer shoe
  • Cupcakes and mini cakes, such as a Sex and the City cupcake and gift bag mini cakes
  • Special occasion cakes, such as a giant diamond ring and a Valentine's Day heart
  • Modern wedding cakes, such as a chandelier cake and a macaroon wedding cake.

  Cake Couture is the ideal resource for novice, experienced and professional bakers looking for practical instructions and fabulously chic ideas.

• Used

  Paperback
  2011

  $3.34

  Welcome to the chic side of sugarcraft. Recently it seems like everyone is picking up a piping bag and moulding fondant to create edible art, but books on the subject often favour cakes for kids or feature old fashioned designs - while stylish bakers tap their Manolo Blahniks in frustration. Modern cake design is a combination of several elements: creativity, chemistry, architecture, and artistic vision, so forget the garish colours and tired-looking fondant flowers, it's time for chic cakes.