Cakes--perhaps one of the most special and versatile desserts--are the
perfect way to mark an occasion or sweeten an ordinary day. From sheet
cakes to tea cakes, mini cakes and "naked" cakes, to cakes with
over-the-top decorations for special events, this inspiring and
exquisite collection includes cakes for any day of the year. Whether
you're looking for a multi-tiered cake to impress a crowd, a simple and
fruity cake to serve with tea, or a decorative holiday cake, Favorite
Cakes includes all these and more.
Simple, easy-to-follow directions, ideas for customizing, decorating
tips and techniques, and common baking mistake solutions will help
bakers of every level make the most of this book. Organized by basic
recipes, modern, and specialty cakes, and including 40 recipes and
full-color photography, there's a cake for every occasion.
You'll find essential frostings, meringue, and other cake toppers.
Discover reinvented classics, such as Champagne and Raspberry Mini Layer
Cake, Rose and Vanilla Bean Mini Tea Cakes, Coconut and Lime Curd Layer
Cake, Blood Orange Chiffon Cake, Dulce de Leche Crepe Cake, and Brown
Butter and Plum Upside Down Cake. And when it comes to celebrations and
parties, this book has you covered with recipes like Vanilla and Berry
Ombre Layer Cake, Chocolate, Coconut and Caramel Sheet Cake, and 8-Layer
Honey Pistachio Cake.
This beautiful and giftable collection of classic and new favorites,
developed by the Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen, is fit for occasions
year-round.
