Ultimate Cake - Softcover

Barbara Maher

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0751305626 ISBN 13: 9780751305623

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, 1998

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From rich, layered gateaux to traditional pound cakes, glazed fresh fruit flans to melt-in-the-mouth chocolate truffle torte, "Ultimate Cake" brings together the most delicious and spectacular cakes from the world's finest cake-making traditions. There are cakes for every occasion, whether a light, airy sponge for afternoon tea, sticky pastries to accompany coffee or luxurious festive creations for special celebrations. Here too are colourful children's party cakes indulgent Italian and Russian treats for Christmas or Easter and an elaborate French croquembouche for a summer wedding. Clear photographs demonstrate every essential baking and decorating technique, from the initial creaming, whisking and blending, to the final decorative touches, such as piping rosettes, sugarfrosting flowers and coating leaves with chocolate. Comprehensive troubleshooting tips explain how to avoid common problems.

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From rich layered gateaux to traditional pound cakes, glazed fresh fruit plans to melt-in-the-mouth chocolate truffle torten, Ultimate Cake brings together the most delicious and spectacular cakes from the world's finest cake-making traditions. Clear photographs demonstrate every essential baking and decorating technique, from the initial creaming, whisking, and blending, to the final decorative touches, such as piping rosettes, sugar-frosting flowers, and coating leaves with chocolate. Comprehensive troubleshooting tips explain how to avoid common problems.

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Nominated for a 1997 Julia Child Cookbook Award by the International Association of Culinary Professionals. With more than 100 delicious recipes from around the world, Ultimate Cake is a practical and inspiring guide to the art of baking and decorating cakes that will appeal to beginner and expert alike.

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