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“Famous cake designer, Colette Peters, presents a vibrant collection of distinctive creations to inspire home cake makers of all abilities.” (Cakes & Sugarcraft, Autumn 2007)
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Cakes to Dream On reveals the secrets to fashioning gorgeous and utterly distinctive cakes for all occasions – whether it′s an opulent marriage reception (the majestic Ivory Wedding Cake) or a fanciful children′s party (the whimsical Homage to Dr. Seuss). Colette presents designs for cake architecture ranging from the imperial splendor of Dolce de Medici, to the elegant grace of Bride′s Vintage Cameo, to the topsy–turvy daydream of Mad Tea Party.
Colette begins with the foundations: she illuminates step by step the process of constructing a multitiered cake, from determining serving sizes and choosing appropriate cake pans to making fillings, and ultimately stacking layers so they don′t tumble off the table. Cakes to Dream On also discloses insider tricks of the trade: Colette′s easy–to–follow instructions in techniques such as sugarwork, gumpaste, brush embroidery, and piping will help readers recreate the spectacular effects of this singular confectioner′s toolbox.
Bakers – and their enthusiastic audiences – will discover that these sensual masterpieces tantalize the palate as much as they do the eye. Colette′s cake recipes include the Coco–Loco Cake, an alluring marriage of coconut and coffee; the Meringue Buttercream and its luscious lemon, raspberry, and mocha variants; and the ambrosial caramel–tinged Heavenly White Cake.
As breathtaking as Colette′s cake works appear, her clear explanations of technique are meant to stimulate readers′ creative instincts and give them ideas for crafting their own distinctive confections. With more than 150 dazzling full–color photographs illustrating both processes and finished presentations, and more detailed instruction than ever before, Cakes to Dream On will inspire readers to create their own mouthwatering masterpieces. Colette′s master class is truly a launchpad for cake lovers′ own confectionary visions.
Knowing the number of servings is the first thing that determines the size of the cake. Read the first page
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If you are looking for a book to learn how to decorate cakes, this is certainly not the one. The instructions are very brief! If you are a beginner, you may find it hard to understand that! There are a few things Colette made it easy on writting, but in reality, you need to use experience to work out how to make certain things.
So if you are looking for a book for inspirations, yes this is the book. Otherwise there are many books out there better than this one!
It is the most beautiful book packed with lots of straightforward helpful information. Read more
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