Ultimate Cake - Hardcover

Maher, Barbara; King, Dave

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0789404419 ISBN 13: 9780789404411

Publisher: Dk Pub, 1996

Synopsis

Ultimate Cake opens with a fabulous full-color photo gallery of cakes and related desserts, displaying a veritable bakeryful of tempting textures, sumptuous fillings, and creative decorations - all covered in this book.
Here are cakes and desserts for every occasion, from light, airy treats for an afternoon snack, to lacy Florentines to serve with coffee, to festive fantasies perfect for special gatherings. Whether you choose the summery Peche a la Melba Cheesecake, the spicy Carrot and Hazelnut Loaf, or the decadent Chocolate Fortissimo, there's something here to satisfy every sweet tooth.
Easy-to-follow photographic sequences demonstrate every essential baking and decorating technique, from the initial creaming and blending to the finishing decorative touches, such as piping rosettes and sugar-frosting flowers. Key stages are annotated, and comprehensive troubleshooting remedies show exactly what to do if something goes wrong.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

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.

From the Back Cover:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dk Pub
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0789404419
• ISBN 13: 9780789404411
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160