Ultimate Cake

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. Representing outstanding value for money this stylish and contemporary series has been specially created for everyone with a busy lifestyle. Highly practical and inspiring the DK Living series embraces every aspect of a wide range of popular topics from gardening and cookery to beauty and sports.

Title - Ultimate Cake

Edition -

Author - Barbara Maher

ISBN 13 - 9780751305623

Imprint - DK

Publisher - Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Date Published - 12/11/1998

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No. of pages -

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 196 x 236 x 12mm

Weight - 514 g

Languages - English