The special occasion cake always takes centre-stage when family, friends and colleagues come together in celebration. This book is a versatile guide, for the novice and the more experienced cake decorator alike, to create a selection of stunning cakes for formal or informal events that will add that all essential ‘wow’ factor to any event.
Deciding on a decoration for your cake can be a huge dilemma. The design you choose should befit the occasion and be a reflection of the personality of the recipient. From dramatic tiered wedding cakes to the more unusual patisserie dessert cakes; and from sculptural chocolate masterpieces to delicately iced individual miniature cakes, Mich Turner’s extensive repertoire of designs is truly inspiring, and complements her established reputation for producing cakes for a broad spectrum of celebrity clients.
The basic principles for choosing and designing your cake are essentially the same, whether the cake is for a wedding, birthday, anniversary or christening. Mich guides you through the many layers of decision-making; from establishing the celebration theme to the different cake shapes to choose from, from the type of icing that is most suitable to use, to the specific decorative techniques that give the cake its unique appeal.
Divided into five chapters –‘Cake Techniques’; ‘Iced Cakes’; ‘Chocolate Cakes’; ‘Cakes by Event’; and ‘Signature Cakes- the book covers all the relevant technical and decorative aspects of creating the perfect cake.
The range of designs featured will enable the reader to develop their skills and confidence, and delight those for whom they are making the cake!
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• A unique portfolio compiled by Mich Turner, the founder of Little Venice Cake Company, and an authority on wedding cakes whose designs are regularly featured in the media. They recently designed David Beckham’s 30th Birthday cake.
• An indispensable guide for anyone planning or organising a special event or party.
• Adaptable designs that can be tailored to a specific theme or occasion, from weddings for all seasons and christenings to birthdays, anniversaries, and social corporate gatherings.
• Will appeal to novices or those with limited skills to follow the step by step designs and will inspire accomplished cake decorators to advance their skills and repertoire.
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Mich Turner’s pioneering work in the world of creative cake decoration means she is often described as the queen of couture cakes. She originally trained as a Food Scientist and was Patisserie Buyer at Harvey Nichols before founding her hugely successful Little Venice Cake Company in 1999. Mich’s bespoke classic and contemporary creations have graced the table of her Majesty the Queen, Madonna, Pierce Brosnan, Paul McCartney, Cheryl Cole and David Beckham. It’s no wonder then that Vogue, Tatler and Stella magazines regularly feature her delicious designs. Mich has also been a consultant to numerous TV shows, including Heston Blumenthal’s Feast, Rachel Allen’s Bake!, Kirstie’s Homemade Home and of course her own series, Couture Cakes. As a leading authority on special occasion cakes, Mich runs successful masterclasses around the world aimed at all levels of ability. She was Harpers Bazaar and Chanel Entrepreneur of the Year 2006 and is the author of four highly successful books: Spectacular Cakes (best Dessert Book, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards), Fantastic Party Cakes, Couture Wedding Cakes and Cake Masterclass (best book for food professionals, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards). Little Venice Cake Company Celebration Cakes are available under licence in Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Tesco, providing the opportunity to sample the luxury of LVCC at a price point all can afford. LVCC already provides couture cakes exclusively for Harrods. In 2010 Mich was awarded an MBE for her outstanding services to the Catering Industry and in 2011, Little Venice Cake Company launched a new international range of cake baking and decorating equipment and Mich launched a range of edibles in conjunction with Silver Spoon. Both ranges are set to expand in 2012.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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This is a beautiful book, some fabulous ideas and easy to follow guidance.PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS IS THE AMERICAN VERSION OF SPECTACULAR CAKES. The only difference to this book and the other Mich Turner book of Spectacualr cakes is that the recipes are done in ounces and cups, not ounces and grammes, and the list of suppliers at the back are all in America, other than that, page for page it is the same book!!!!BE AWARE THAT THE PERFECT PARTNERS OFFER ON THESE TWO BOOKS WILL LAND YOU WITH TWO IDENTICAL BOOKS!!!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this along with another Mich Turner book, and I have to say that I wish I had only bought one of them (the other one!). So much of the information is just the same in both books, the one saving grace was the addition of a Lime & Coconut Cake recipe in this book............... until I went to gather the ingredients together, and realised there's absolutely no mention of how many limes you need!!!!!
This isn't a cheap book, and I feel that fundamental mistakes like that shouldn't happen in a quality product. Please, before buying this book, look through the wedding cakes book and compare the two - and just choose one of them, you really don't need them both!
This isn't a cheap book, and I feel that fundamental mistakes like that shouldn't happen in a quality product. Please, before buying this book, look through the wedding cakes book and compare the two - and just choose one of them, you really don't need them both!
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book. The cakes are fantastic (even if some of the colours are not quite my taste). The designs are becoming classics in the world of cake decorating. Techniques and tips are explained clearly. The photographs are gorgeous. I would recommend this to anyone, beginner or experienced cake decorator. The only poor part are the designs for biscuits, they are nothing like the quality of the cakes (if you are looking for beautiful iced biscuits have a look at Peggy Porchen's book, her cakes are lovely too.) However I love this book and look at it regularly. Buy it.
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The book gives some good basic recipes which I've had the chance to try one or two and they worked fine. Read more
Published 4 months ago by ali
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nice
Nice book with some good ideas..the recipes are good though particularly the banana and butterscotch cake as well as the carrot cake
Published 13 months ago by pinkeskimo
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Just a quickie
The celebration fruit cake recipe in this book is the best I have ever cooked. I can't wait to try the other recipes...... Read more
Published 17 months ago by couture Kate
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One of the best UK wedding cakes books
Just follow the recipes and you will get the same as ordering the cake from the makers. I went to their studio for cake tasting and can assure one gets the same by following the... Read more
Published on 10 May 2011 by MF
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Cake book
Ordered this for a friend at work who makes wonderful cakes - it arrived safely and in good time for her birthday - she was so pleased with it and couldnt wait to get baking :)
Published on 4 April 2011 by M. A. Ferguson
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Great instructions
Great book and easy too for relatively new beginners if you follow the protocol. Great ideas with clear instructions and pictures. Have tried a few already and worked a dream.
Published on 16 Nov 2010 by Ruthie
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Perfect title....
Spectacular cakes is the title, and spectacular cakes is what you will find in it. It has it all; the recipes, the techniques, the designs, the templates. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2010 by C. M. Anderson
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could be better
I love the introduction of this book. There are different recipes to the norm with good detail about quantities, icing guides, stacking guides etc. Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2010 by KB
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spectacular book!!!
This is a fantastic book. I was fortunate to see Mitch Turner doing a cake decorating demo recently. Lovely lady, down to earth, and passionate about her cakes! Read more
Published on 29 July 2010 by Gloria
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Spectacular Cakes by Mich Turner
Absolutely fantastic book with great ideas for decorating individual books. Delivery was really fast - great big thanks!
Published on 25 Jun 2010 by Mrs. J. S. Sims
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