The mania for miniature sweets is gaining momentum–maybe due
to happy memories of the magical tea parties of our
childhood, or the intimacy of having our own tiny treat in a
supersized world, with no need to share!
The
mother-daughter team at the Riviera Bakehouse in
Westchester, New York, and authors of The Whimsical
Bakehouse and Christmas Cookies from the Whimsical
Bakehouse now present an abundance of fabulous new
recipes for little decorated cakes, cheesecakes, cupcakes,
and more–all in fresh flavor combinations, like caramel cake
with dulce de leche buttercream or spicy chocolate cake with
cinnamon-chocolate whipped cream. This comprehensive
introduction to baking in miniature also provides tips on
glazing, icing, and making chocolate decorations and offers
details on the equipment you need to get started (including
a cake pan chart, so that you can use those mini rose pans,
heart pans, and other fun shapes to bake unique creations).
The authors are famous for their over-the-top
decorations, and they’ll take you step-by-step through the
process of creating cakes piped and appliquéd with
bumblebees (white chocolate wings and nonpareil stripes make
them irresistible!), blooming roses (or, if you prefer,
delicate hydrangeas with lifelike shaded petals), wild
meringues (dressed with tiger stripes, zebra stripes, or
leopard spots), and spiky dragons (right down to the
serpentine tail). The recipes in Little Cakes from the
Whimsical Bakehouse are categorized into three levels:
one star for easy, two for intermediate, and three for
challenging. So whether you want to start with a charming,
super-easy star-shaped mini strawberry shortcake or strive
for A Day at the Beach pail-shaped cake, complete with
cookie-crumb sand, chocolate shovel, and edible seashells,
you’ll find a cool confection that fits your skills. If
you’re not ready for complicated decorating, this book also
provides easy presentation ideas to make simple cakes look
grander, ensuring the perfect finish to any occasion.
Little cakes are as fun to make as they are
delicious to eat! After all, who’d turn down a bit–and a
bite–of joy in their lives?
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