Full Description
The definitive guide to mini cakes with expert instruction from world-renown cake decorator, Lindy Smith.
Author of the international bestsellers The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible and Creative Colour for Cake Decorating, Lindy now presents her ultimate mini cakes masterclass.
Mini cakes are ideal for trying out new techniques on a small scale, making the results quick and achievable for all skill levels. They make perfect gifts, to give to guests as parties or as wedding favours or simply to make for yourself.
With over 30 diverse and delightful mini cake projects for all occasions, this unique book contains all the step-by-step advice and expert knowledge you need to bake, paint, pipe, model and mould small yet perfectly formed mini cakes every time.
With delicious cake recipes and fully illustrated instructions for every step of the way, you will be guided effortlessly through the creative process to make peerless bakes that are perfect for parties, gifts or celebrations. From a beach hut to a teddy bear, a pocket watch to a vintage cotton reel, the range and style is varied, fun and - like Lindy herself - endlessly creative!
Contents
Introduction
Vintage-themed mini cakes
Timeless pocket watch and cogs variation
Bonny beach huts and sandcastle variation
Vintage cotton reels and pin cushion variation
Fair Isle and beyond and embroidery variation
Milestones-themed mini cakes
Prize-winning rosettes and pin wheel variation
Graduation honours and books variation
Happy home and kite variation
White wedding and heart variation
Childhood-themed mini cakes
Teddy surprise and boxes variation
Sweet dream formula and variation
Rainbow love and balloon variation
Designer-themed mini cakes
Autumn magic and tree variation
Passion for paisley and variation
Time for tinsel and variation
Marvellous marigold and variation
Tools and equipment
Recipes
Filling, covering and displaying
About the author
Acknowledgments
Suppliers
Index
