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This beautiful and funky cake-decorating book is set out in the style of a course, working from the simplest of cupcakes to amazing complex cakes. The author Paris Cutler, owner of renowned shop Planet Cake, and her staff share their colourful and distinctive designs, but it's not only their imaginative creations that make this book so special. The comprehensive basic section gives you all the information you need, with learning outcomes, troubleshooting hints, material and equipment lists. Every single cake is beautifully photographed and explained step-by-step, enhanced by coloured illustrations and photos. Key points: comprehensive basics section with many step photos and trouble-shooting tips; 30 different cake/cupcake designs, all of them beautifully photographed; the method is explained step-by-step enhanced by colour illustrations; the cakes range from the simplest yet stunning cupcake designs to more complex cakes for almost any occasion
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Paris has always felt very passionate about making cakes and loves the joy and amazement that they evoke in her friends and customers. Paris bought Planet Cake in 2003 and it has since gone from strength to strength. Paris and her customised cake business are both internationally renowned and are an integral part of the Sydney food scene. Apart from producing great works of cake art for celebrities like Nicole Kidman, Celine Dion and gourmets alike, she works for media companies and runs popular cake decorating classes. Paris has also appeared on many television shows due to the popularity of her famous cake creations and classes.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book because I'm a big fan of Planet Cake and love their creations.
I think this book is an excellent purchase for the absolute beginner. The sections are organised by skill level, so you progress from simple round cakes, to square cakes, then to shapes and finally 3D carved cakes.
The cake designs are all abit basic (the most complex is the one featured on the front cover) so an experienced decorator looking for some inspiration or looking to learn new or complicated techniques won't get alot of use out of this book.
Aside from that, it gives a beginner really useful tips for their decorating, for example, repairing fondant or applying glazes to give a shiny finish to fondant.
I've been decorating cakes for awhile now, so I don't think it gave me anything new, but the instructions are great and really detailed, there are a few new recipes you don't get in every cake book (I love the white chocolate mudcake and the flourless orange and almond cake recipe) and it was great to have the cake instructions broken down to see how Planet Cake achieve their spectacular cakes.
I think this book is an excellent purchase for the absolute beginner. The sections are organised by skill level, so you progress from simple round cakes, to square cakes, then to shapes and finally 3D carved cakes.
The cake designs are all abit basic (the most complex is the one featured on the front cover) so an experienced decorator looking for some inspiration or looking to learn new or complicated techniques won't get alot of use out of this book.
Aside from that, it gives a beginner really useful tips for their decorating, for example, repairing fondant or applying glazes to give a shiny finish to fondant.
I've been decorating cakes for awhile now, so I don't think it gave me anything new, but the instructions are great and really detailed, there are a few new recipes you don't get in every cake book (I love the white chocolate mudcake and the flourless orange and almond cake recipe) and it was great to have the cake instructions broken down to see how Planet Cake achieve their spectacular cakes.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been learning to decorate cakes for the past one year now mostly from books - i bought them all! I was reluctant to buy this book because of the reviews that said "good for beginners" as i dont consider myself a beginner but decided to just "add it to my collection" and perhaps use it as a guide to teaching others. I was therefore pleasantly surprised to find a well written, illustrated book written by someone who knows their onions (sorry cakes!) The book came to me at a point where i had learnt all the basics and bought all the tools and gadgets but found myself at the discouraging point where i wanted my cakes to be less amateurish and more excellent, neat, perfect and professional looking. This is what planet cake did for me. by teaching some basic techniques and the secrets to their cakes and decorations and filling in several gaps in my knowledge by telling me not just the how but the why... I cannot say enough. This is a lovely book. Great projects. Very contemporary and very do-able. If you are serious about cake decorating, read every word and practice every cake... that's what i intend to do! Well done Paris!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having recently got married I decided that it was about time I became a little more domesticated and am absolutely loving this book! Admittedly I have only tried some of the easier recipes so far, but I just LOVE it all and can't wait for an excuse to create another masterpiece! Not sure my end results have been quite as good as the images in the book, but the step by step instructions are so easy to follow that I'm sure I'll get there in the end! Thanks Paris - I love it!
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Brilliant
This book has some fab ideas. It is a quality book and gives you step by step instructions. I can't wait to try some of these out. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Sue - Liverpool
just ok
collected quite a few decorating books over the years
wasnt really impressed with this book,didnt tell me
anything that i didnt know already. Read more
wasnt really impressed with this book,didnt tell me
anything that i didnt know already. Read more
Published 3 months ago by barbara
Planet Cake
This book shows you the tricks and tips of getting cakes perfectly smooth. It includes ingredents, it shows you how to use different types of icing and step by step instructions. Read more
Published 4 months ago by TG
To add to the collection
Sadly this isn't a book I will refer to much have looked at it. The book did not hold what I had hope for and it has been purely scanned. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mikki
Planet Cake Pleased!
This is a super book. If you are a novice cake baker or a confident baker, this book is ideal. The hints, tips and instructions are carefully explained, with excellent pictures... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Miss Cakebake
But ONLY for beginners!
I have to give this book a full five stars because it's beautifully photographed and laid out, and all the cakes, recipes, tips, etc. seem spot-on. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ellino-amerikanaki
Absolute Gorgeous
An excellent addiction to my book collection. I've been "working" with fondant for 5 years now, and family and friends have enjoyed every cake I made. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Luisa Maria Fernandes
I love this book!
I love this book! All the instructions are explained well and the pictures are a great help. Recently made the present box, with the bow on top. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sassy
Excellent
I've been making cakes for less than a year now and bought this book.
Up to now I have made the Racing Car cake..... Wow!!! It was AMAZING!! Read more
Up to now I have made the Racing Car cake..... Wow!!! It was AMAZING!! Read more
Published 18 months ago by C.Smith
A good buy
Lovely book. Good instructions, recipes and photographs. Excellent explanation of techniques and good useful tips. I made the Pirate Cup cakes and they were a great success.
Published 19 months ago by Patricia Wilson
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