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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Well Mrs Brown you have done it again.... I was waiting to purchase this book from you at the NEC in November but I so couldn't wait any longer so I ordered it here on Amazon with a speedy delivery. Just picture it....The packaging in front of me and a nice hot vanilla coffee, silence and then....... Screeches of delight and excitement I couldn't flick through the pages any faster, as a mother of two children 12 and 10 my only regret is that I wish this book had been written 12 years ago. To be honest I would and even now, be spoilt for choice as it is full of lovely photos which are lovely and clear and the book is truly inspirational and modern using sugar-paste. I have already reserved most of the cakes for people I know, when my customers ask me for a cake my most common answer is "Leave it with me!!!" I love the fact that you Debbie Brown are there to inspire me. I have recommended this book already at my sugar craft guild group. Love it and if I could give it 6 stars I would.Debbie Brown's Baby Cakes: Adorable Cakes for Christenings, Birthdays and Baby Showers
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I recently purchased this latest book from Debbie Brown and I was not disappointed!! It is a fantastic book, with very adaptable ideas for many different occasions not just christenings or baby cakes!! Well done Debbie.
The book is very easy to follow and even the newest of cake decoraters would be able to make an acceptable cake!! The pictures are very clear and the writing details is very easy to follow too!
A welcome addition to my now very large collection of Debbie Brown books - an amazingly talented Lady who shares her gift!!
The book is very easy to follow and even the newest of cake decoraters would be able to make an acceptable cake!! The pictures are very clear and the writing details is very easy to follow too!
A welcome addition to my now very large collection of Debbie Brown books - an amazingly talented Lady who shares her gift!!
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Debbie has written a truly wonderful book and as a enthusiastic sugarcrafter and occasional student of hers, I highly recommend it. I can't see how anyone, whether beginners or seasoned cake makers, would fault this book, nor how any child, mum, dad or friend would not be completely enchanted at by receiving one of those cakes at a baby shower or birthday. The designs are fresh, effective and clean, and most have the WOW factor to please everybody at the party - a fact often overseen.
In these days of mass interest and access to sugarcraft, what is actually surprising is that Debbie's designs are really original, modern, fun and tasteful. Even after seeing thousand of cakes on the internet, you could easily think everything has been done already, but many of her ideas are really new, and even if some such as "peas in a pod" are regularly seen on American sites in particular, her version is fresh and effective and you will just want to do it when you see it. Suddenly you have a real reason to make those little round ball cakes!
Debbie has really moved on with the times too, and there's a real effort in this book, probably motivated by the love for her baby grand-daughter. Some modern techniques such as ganaching and cereal treats, often seen on TV shows, and which were not previously used in the UK much, are used extensively in the book and have injected more possibilities in the designs (e.g. baby heads which in cake would be too heavy). The book's editing is fresh and clear and the book is beautiful and modern, with the usual fair amount of pictures and explanations.
The pictures are big and clear and the execution is just immaculate. I just thought, Damn why didn't I think of that (the diaper/nappy bags) or Damn I vaguely thought of that but couldn't be bothered trying to figure out how to put it together, e.g. a pile of kittens. Lots of different skills for everyone, and as usual, all are achievable.
Also of note, are the minicakes. I usually find the suggested accompanying minicakes a complete waste of time and page filler in books, but here, they are just adorable, clever and i want to do them all because they really have a purpose and would enhance the effect of the main cake, especially considering the trend for lavish display tables full of goodies. (let's just find the customers who can pay!)
For those of you who are just starting, you will learn from the best. For mums and dads, you'll need a fair amount of dedication to make some of those cakes, but unless you want to do a hedgehog with Cadbury's Flakes or a lady bird covered in smarties, this is the book to get. Many designs are achievable with the minimum of equipment (e.g the teddies on the cover) and everything is adaptable and can be simplified. Just do one teddy if you can't manage the three. For experienced and addict cake makers, there is so much in there that you will like and want to copy.
It's very clever and made by a very talented lady. Unlike most current cake book writers who manage to squeeze one decent book of their (photoshopped) best work for us to admire, Debbie designs for us, she designs to inspire, teach and get us to arespectable result.
There is no one like Debbie Brown. She just leaves everyone else in the dust.
In these days of mass interest and access to sugarcraft, what is actually surprising is that Debbie's designs are really original, modern, fun and tasteful. Even after seeing thousand of cakes on the internet, you could easily think everything has been done already, but many of her ideas are really new, and even if some such as "peas in a pod" are regularly seen on American sites in particular, her version is fresh and effective and you will just want to do it when you see it. Suddenly you have a real reason to make those little round ball cakes!
Debbie has really moved on with the times too, and there's a real effort in this book, probably motivated by the love for her baby grand-daughter. Some modern techniques such as ganaching and cereal treats, often seen on TV shows, and which were not previously used in the UK much, are used extensively in the book and have injected more possibilities in the designs (e.g. baby heads which in cake would be too heavy). The book's editing is fresh and clear and the book is beautiful and modern, with the usual fair amount of pictures and explanations.
The pictures are big and clear and the execution is just immaculate. I just thought, Damn why didn't I think of that (the diaper/nappy bags) or Damn I vaguely thought of that but couldn't be bothered trying to figure out how to put it together, e.g. a pile of kittens. Lots of different skills for everyone, and as usual, all are achievable.
Also of note, are the minicakes. I usually find the suggested accompanying minicakes a complete waste of time and page filler in books, but here, they are just adorable, clever and i want to do them all because they really have a purpose and would enhance the effect of the main cake, especially considering the trend for lavish display tables full of goodies. (let's just find the customers who can pay!)
For those of you who are just starting, you will learn from the best. For mums and dads, you'll need a fair amount of dedication to make some of those cakes, but unless you want to do a hedgehog with Cadbury's Flakes or a lady bird covered in smarties, this is the book to get. Many designs are achievable with the minimum of equipment (e.g the teddies on the cover) and everything is adaptable and can be simplified. Just do one teddy if you can't manage the three. For experienced and addict cake makers, there is so much in there that you will like and want to copy.
It's very clever and made by a very talented lady. Unlike most current cake book writers who manage to squeeze one decent book of their (photoshopped) best work for us to admire, Debbie designs for us, she designs to inspire, teach and get us to arespectable result.
There is no one like Debbie Brown. She just leaves everyone else in the dust.
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Just...amazing.....
I think this book is well beyond my capabilities as I'm very much a novice. However, it is definately something to aspire to. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Middymee
Beautiful baby book but not recommended for beginners
This is beautifully photographed book with lots of ideas for alternative christening cakes but not recommended for a beginner you need to have sound experience in sugar modelling. Read more
Published 20 days ago by diegos mum
Another amazing book
I have many of Debbie s books and once again she has written a fabulous book with fantastic illustrations and easy to follow instructions. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kim rackstraw
baby cakes by Debbie Brown.
I wouldn't really have known what it is like as I paid my money in good faith as did 150 others and nobody got the book it was a monumental scam. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jaded Lady
Gorgeous and inspirational
Wasn't so easy to get as Amazon kept running out of stock. I can see why. A truly wonderful book. A lot of the cakes are for baby showers and christenings BUT they can all be... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lorelei
baby cakes
loved the illusrations but thought the actual construction of some of the fondant models could have been a little more detailed, but gained some great idea's for future cake... Read more
Published 2 months ago by babies
Fabulous baby book
And too cute for words, well written and easy to follow with great step by step photography. And there are some more challenging cakes in there as well. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jac-Sprat
nice book but not spectaculair
It is a nice book, the projects are not very easy to make.
Nothing new in the book that we did not seen elsewhere.
going to return it
Nothing new in the book that we did not seen elsewhere.
going to return it
Published 3 months ago by johanna
Fantastic Cakes, as usual
I have collected nearly all of the Debbie Brown sugarcraft novelty cake books over the years. Her precision to detail never ceases to amaze me. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Cakes Etcetera, Long Eaton
Xmas pressy for my wife
Well as the title says xmas pressy for my wife.
Gotta say she is delighted with it,she is a really good baker and though she doesnt do too many baby cakes she reckons that the... Read more
Gotta say she is delighted with it,she is a really good baker and though she doesnt do too many baby cakes she reckons that the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by tone1428
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