Cake Making & Cake Decorating: The complete practical guide to decorating with sugarpaste, icing and frosting, with 200 beautiful cakes for every kind of occasion - Brossura

Nilsen, Angela; Maxwell, Sarah; Murfitt, Janice

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1844775208 ISBN 13: 9781844775200

Casa editrice: Hermes House, 2005

Riassunto

The complete practical guide to decorating with sugarpaste, icing and frosting, with 200 beautiful cakes for every kind of occasion Accessible methods for professional results, with easy-to-follow instructions and clear step-by-step photographs – the perfect course for beginners and advanced cake decorators • Over 200 recipes for every kind of cake imaginable – the only kitchen sourcebook you will need to produce cakes for all occasions. For family teatime, select classic recipes such as easy-bake Victoria sandwich, spiced honey nut cake, and lemon and apricot cake, as well as all manner of small cakes and brownies. For special events and celebrations choose from a collection of decorated gâteaux and cakes – from seasonal specialities such as a glazed Christmas ring and an Easter Simnel cake to a glorious lemon chiffon cake and a luxurious Tia Maria gâteau. For birthdays and theme occasions there are also wonderful novelty cakes – not only for the children – with witty and inspiring cakes for Hallowe’en and lots of other fun celebrations • The definitive practical cake book, illustrated with more than 1500 practical photographs to guide you, every imaginable cake-decorating technique is brought to life. All the essential equipment required to create fantasy cakes is described, followed by comprehensive, step-by-step instructions for beautiful decorating effects using marzipan, chocolate, sugarpaste, icings and frostings. Classic cake recipes enable you to create the perfect base for your creations – choose from a quick-mix sponge cake, a rich fruit cake, the ever-popular Swiss roll, or any of the other traditional cake-base recipes. Once you have mastered the basics, this book offers a selection of over 200 irresistible cake recipes. The collection includes all-time classics such as Black Forest gâteau and angel food cake; delectable treats for tea or morning coffee such as spiced honey nut cake and summer strawberry shortcake; and a wide range of novelty and children’s cakes, such as a fantasy castle or a spaceship. For special occasions, exquisite concoctions such as double heart engagement cake or golden wedding cake are certain to please. Cakes are also included for major celebrations throughout the year, such as Valentine’s Day, Easter, Hallowe’en and both traditional and novelty Christmas cakes. Suitable for cooks of all levels of experience, this cake making and decorating bible belongs in every kitchen. Angela Nilsen was a food journalist in Canada before moving to England, where she has worked as a food writer, home economist and artist. She has contributed her cake decorating skills to a number of books. Angela was also the Editor of the BBC Good Food magazine. Sarah Maxwell is an author, home economist and stylist who contributes regularly to cookbooks, magazines and TV shows. She particularly enjoys creating novelty cakes. Janice Murfitt is a journalist, food editor and home economist whose credits include Good Housekeeping, Homes and Gardens, House Beautiful, Family Circle and Taste. She has written many books on cake decorating and festive cooking.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Hermes House
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1844775208
• ISBN 13: 9781844775200
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 512
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile