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"...will result in stunning-looking cakes to wow customers"
-- British Baker, October 2010
-- British Baker, October 2010
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Christmas is always a special time of year and what better way to celebrate than by making and decorating your very own Christmas cake? There are 15 elegant cakes to choose from, along with seven or so festive sprays to adorn your Christmas table. The cakes are decorated with all things Christmassy - from sugarcraft poinsettias and holly berries to fir cones and snowflakes. There are both single- and double-tiered cakes, as well as round, square and even star-shaped ones. After a comprehensive introduction on sugarcraft materials and techniques comes a chapter on flower and foliage build-ups, which breaks down the assembly of each into manageable and easy-to-follow steps. Next follows a chapter on cakes, showcasing 15 Christmas cakes and seven sprays made using the components featured in the previous chapter. If you're looking for the ultimate guide to sugarcrafting with a Christmas theme, this book has all you need to get you started. This title is ideal for intermediate to advanced sugarcrafters. Experienced sugarcrafters will enjoy the straightforward approach and clear instructions. Cake decorating is hugely popular, and making Christmas-themed sugarcraft flowers, foliage and fruit is an extension of this delicate craft.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book mainly focuses on different types of cake decoration one can use at Christmas/ Winter time.
The book does has a fruit cake and royal icing recipes at the front - though not one that I have tried, I purchased this book for decoration inspiration rather than as a recipe book. Also at the front of the book there is a section explaining techniques and materials required.
There is a large section devoted to 'Flowers and Foliage' which include many winter flowers such as 'Christmas Rose', Winter Jasmine', 'Ivy', 'Red Amaryllis' and many, many more. These flowers are not part of a design as such but show a step by step guide as to how to make them to create your own arrangement.
The last section shows complete cake designs for you to follow as well as some unique centre pieces. At the back there are some useful templates as well such as leaves, petals and a snowman.
The designs are very, complex and not for the faint-hearted. I myself have not tried any for fear of their difficultly level. As I have this book earlier in advance I will be trying the different style so that I am prepared for the Christmas period next year, as all of the cakes are beautiful and would make a talking point at any winter party.
Over all another detailed book by Alan Dunn with excellent photos and guidance and hopefully after practice I can make a great 'different' Christmas cake.
The book does has a fruit cake and royal icing recipes at the front - though not one that I have tried, I purchased this book for decoration inspiration rather than as a recipe book. Also at the front of the book there is a section explaining techniques and materials required.
There is a large section devoted to 'Flowers and Foliage' which include many winter flowers such as 'Christmas Rose', Winter Jasmine', 'Ivy', 'Red Amaryllis' and many, many more. These flowers are not part of a design as such but show a step by step guide as to how to make them to create your own arrangement.
The last section shows complete cake designs for you to follow as well as some unique centre pieces. At the back there are some useful templates as well such as leaves, petals and a snowman.
The designs are very, complex and not for the faint-hearted. I myself have not tried any for fear of their difficultly level. As I have this book earlier in advance I will be trying the different style so that I am prepared for the Christmas period next year, as all of the cakes are beautiful and would make a talking point at any winter party.
Over all another detailed book by Alan Dunn with excellent photos and guidance and hopefully after practice I can make a great 'different' Christmas cake.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Not the usual christmas cakes - many new ideas including using holly and ivy and many other flowers. Interesting to look at.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Yet another great book from Alan dunn his first Chrismas book has some great new ideas and simple but effectiv designs. I used one of his ideas in my sugarcraft classes and had some great results from my students. They all enjoyed working on it and had great feedback from friends and relatives.
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Great book
Great book....He has an amazing talent..worth every penny. He had a meal at our house about 17-18 years ago..then he gave a demo at our Sugarcraft guild..Lovely guy.
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. P. Curtis
christmas cake books
A beautiful book to add to my collection, I will try many of the cakes as one offs for my commission customers but I was hoping for a "more down to earth" style of christmas cake... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Maggs
Alan Dunn's Christmas Cakes book
As usual, Alan Dunn's instructions are easy to follow and I particularly like knowing what materials and equipment are needed before getting underway. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gill29
I've seen better
I brought this book because I thought the front cover looked amazing. The book came yesterday and I must admit I have seen better books. Read more
Published 8 months ago by BluEyes401
Getting ready for next year
Lovely ideas in this book that can be put to use in other seasons/cake styles.
Good step by step instructions, too
Good step by step instructions, too
Published 14 months ago by Patricia Grant
Stunning!
This book is simply stunning. Alan Dunn has produced another fabulous book. All the cakes are beautiful and he has even included a couple of more novel and perhaps easier to make... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Lou P.
Alan Dunn's Christmas Cakes
For me, this is the Christmas book of the year. Such beautiful pictures and processes so well explained. Perhaps a little daunting for a beginner.
Published 18 months ago by Margot
alan dunn's christmas cakes
once again alan dunn has done it, what a brilliant book. In this book theres
so much more, hes taken it to another level making more than just your old favourite... Read more
so much more, hes taken it to another level making more than just your old favourite... Read more
Published 18 months ago by pauline
Fantastico
This book is very very helpful for both beginners and more advanced sugarcrafters. Alan writes in very easy to understand language and the photos and instructions are all very... Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. I. Daly
Cake decorating
I can't help but feel that this is one of those books with the wrong title. I thought it would be full of yummy Christmas cake recipes. Read more
Published 19 months ago by K. Platt
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