Cake Couture - Annie Dam

A how-to guide to elegant sugar techniques, with 16 original projects.

There seems to be no end to the popularity of fancy cakes. Cake Couture is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide that will transform any baking beginner into a confectionery expert. Professional bakers will love the book's innovative designs and handy tips and tricks.

The book includes straightforward instruction and advice on:

• Ingredients and tools
• Baking, building and structure, decorating
• Transporting, displaying and storing
• The best cake, icing and fondant recipes.

A practical directory of elegant decorative techniques includes designs for any occasion, including:

• Chic birthday cakes, such as a laptop, city skyline, and designer shoe
• Cupcakes and mini cakes, such as a Sex and the City cupcake and gift bag mini cakes
• Special occasion cakes, such as a giant diamond ring and a Valentine's Day heart
• Modern wedding cakes, such as a chandelier cake and a macaroon wedding cake.

Cake Couture is the ideal resource for novice, experienced and professional bakers looking for practical instructions and fabulously chic ideas.