Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Vintage Cakes Made Easy is an accessible guide to using pre-made moulds and mats to apply beautiful details to structured cakes or cupcakes.
Christina Ludlam shows every step of the cake-decorating process from the baking to the application of the icing, and the final touches--made with the mats or mould -- that will set your cake apart from the rest. There are several projects to try, ranging from simpler, basic floral designs to elaborate cakes with lace ribbon effect, with motifs to suit all recipients.
The moulds and mats used throughout the book are widely, and readily, available; but Christina Ludlam also shows you how to use everyday objects to add a touch of finesse to your bake, for a vintage, classic look that will be remembered for years to come.
Synopsis
A vintage look is a classic look, and one you can achieve with ease for your own cakes and cookies using Christina Ludlam's exquisite book.
Vintage Cake Decorations Made Easy is a sumptuous and accessible guide to creating sugarpaste masterpieces using modern tips, tricks and techniques that are available to everyone - from professional cake decorators to home bakers. Christina's book is filled to the brim with clear, step-by-step instructions, mouth-watering projects and gorgeous photography, and in it she reveals her secrets to help you create stunning vintage-style cakes that are bound to impress.
The book begins with guidance on how to cover your cakes, colour mixing and essential techniques such as using mould and mats, then leads you through nine stunning and stylish cake-decorating projects that look almost too beautiful to eat From vintage-style cupcakes to a magnificent wedding cake, you will not believe how easy it is to create a sugarpaste masterpiece.