Storybook Cakes: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Enchanting Novelty Cakes - Softcover

Smith, Lindy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0715316826 ISBN 13: 9780715316825

Publisher: David & Charles, 2004

Synopsis

15 step-by-step projects for enchanting cake designs Lindy Smith Delight children and adults alike with any of these 15 lively, fun cake designs based on well-loved fairy tales and enchanted stories. Well-known novelty cake designer Lindy Smith offers a comprehensive guide to making a range of delightful cakes, and guides the reader step by step, from baking and carving to icing and adding special finishing touches. A clear techniques section introduces the wide range of tools and equipment available to today's cake maker, and explains how to make sponge, fondant, buttercream and other recipes required. The 15 projects have easy-to-follow illustrated steps revealing how to create and decorate the cakes. Handy tips for short-cuts and creative variation ideas throughout allow you to tailor each cake to your timescale and taste (not forgetting the childrens' ideas!), resulting in bespoke cakes for any occasion. In addition, handy templates and cutting guides are provided to ensure easy and professional results every time.

About this title

About the Author

Lindy Smith has written three books and has made TV appearances. She runs a successful cake design and decoration company, selling mail order cake-making and decorating equipment. This is Lindy's second book for D&C, her first, Creative Celebration Cakes, being co-written. She lives in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.

Edition details

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0715316826
• ISBN 13: 9780715316825
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112