500 CAKES

the only cake compendium you'll ever need!

by SUSANNAH BLAKE

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Brand new hardcover book with dustjacket, 288 pages including very comprehensive index and over 200 colour photos.

 There is no more fitting conclusion to a party or a celebratory meal than a special cake. You'll find the right recipe here, whatever event you're catering for: a child's birthday party, a wedding reception, or simply a well-earned cup of tea or coffee.

This collection of cake recipes will inspire you to create 500 mouth watering recipes for every party, celebration and special occasion, from elaborate creamy gateaux to Christmas cakes and fun children's birthday sponges. With a wide range of themed and novelty cakes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect party centrepiece.

• An introductory section covers all the preparation and baking essentials, including equipment, ingredients, mixing and baking techniques, embellishing and troubleshooting tips.
• Create traditional celebration cakes with baking inspiration from around the world, from Austrian chocolate Sachertorte to Boston cream pie.
• With a wide range of themed and novelty cakes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect party centrepiece.

Chapters in 500 Cakes include:

• Introduction
• Foolproof cakes
• Classic cakes
• Coffee and Cake
• Creamy cheesecakes
• Tortes and gateaux
• Special occasion cakes
• Cakes for special diets, includes gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and sugar-free.

All measurements are in metric and imperial.

About the Author
Susannah Blake is a young and vibrant food writer based in London, England. She is the author of 500 Soups and 500 Appetisers as well as 6 previous books on baking, including the beautiful Cupcakes which is also available - click here. Susannah has many years' experience in cookbook publishing, commissioning, art-directing and editing illustrated food titles.

See other books in the 500 range also available - Cupcakes, Cookies, Chocolate Delights, Pies and Tarts and more

500 Cakes by Susannah Blake