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Beschreibung

Ornate, expressive and beautiful, vintage cake decorating is the romantic revival sweeping the world of baking.

Fancy Cakes is a sumptuous guide to mastering the art of baroque buttercream. You will learn the piping techniques that transform simple sponges into edible sculptures: delicate swags, rosettes, pearls, and filigreed borders. You'll also discover curated color palettes to inspire opulent creations, galleries of design ideas drawn from fashion, art and contemporary culture, and advice on marrying tradition with modern style.
Through 40 designs Roxy and Corinne Mankoo, the acclaimed and innovative cake designers at London's April's Baker, lead you through:

  • Piping instructions for Lambeth and baroque techniques, broken down into achievable steps
  • Recipes for their original sponge creations, including Matcha and Strawberry, Lemon Earl Grey and Rose and Raspberry
  • Color palettes, from pastel romance to jewel-toned opulence
  • Beginner to Expert guides that will have you creating showstopping centerpieces

Whether you're an adventurous home baker or an experienced decorator, Fancy Cakes invites you to explore the dazzling romance and artistry of vintage buttercream - stunning edible works of art and celebration.

Ornate, expressive and beautiful, vintage cake decorating is the romantic revival sweeping the world of baking.

Fancy Cakes is a sumptuous guide to mastering the art of baroque buttercream. You will learn the piping techniques that transform simple sponges into edible sculptures: delicate swags, rosettes, pearls, and filigreed borders. You'll also discover curated color palettes to inspire opulent creations, galleries of design ideas drawn from fashion, art and contemporary culture, and advice on marrying tradition with modern style.
Through 40 designs Roxy and Corinne Mankoo, the acclaimed and innovative cake designers at London's April's Baker, lead you through:

  • Piping instructions for Lambeth and baroque techniques, broken down into achievable steps
  • Recipes for their original sponge creations, including Matcha and Strawberry, Lemon Earl Grey and Rose and Raspberry
  • Color palettes, from pastel romance to jewel-toned opulence
  • Beginner to Expert guides that will have you creating showstopping centerpieces

Whether you're an adventurous home baker or an experienced decorator, Fancy Cakes invites you to explore the dazzling romance and artistry of vintage buttercream - stunning edible works of art and celebration.

Über den Autor
Roxy Mankoo (Author) Roxy Mankoo launched April's Baker in November 2019 after deciding to pursue her dream of running a luxury bespoke cake business. Having trained at Le Cordon Bleu, and learned from time working in bakeries in London and New York, she wanted to dedicate her skill set and eye for detail to creations that blended playful color palettes with classic charm. Corinne Mankoo, her sister, subsequently joined the business as co-director. Corinne studied Event Design and Business Management, bringing even more to the unique creativity that makes April's Baker so special.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Genre: Importe, Kochen & Backen
Rubrik: Essen & Trinken
Thema: Backen
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9781837839490
ISBN-10: 1837839492
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Mankoo, Roxy
Mankoo, Corinne
Hersteller: Quadrille Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 289 x 221 x 28 mm
Von/Mit: Roxy Mankoo (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 29.09.2026
Gewicht: 1,536 kg
Artikel-ID: 136447583

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