MICH TURNER'S CAKE MASTERCLASS

The Ultimate Guide to Cake Decorating Perfection

by Mich Turner

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New large hardcover book, 224 pages, published 2011. Gorgeous full-colour photos, step-by-step instructions & templates.

Mich Turner shares the baking and decorating secrets that have taken her to the top in this ultimate guide to creating cake perfection. The celebrity favourite and founder of Little Venice Cake Company covers everything from baking basics to masterclasses on essential techniques, finishing with a stunning gallery of stylish cakes for every occasion.

Mich Turner, owner of the Little Venice Cake Company and award-winning cake designer presents her ultimate masterclass in cake baking and decorating. Covering every aspect of baking and decorating with easy-to-follow instructions, this book is ideal for both the beginner baker and the seasoned cake decorating veteran. Baking basics are introduced in the Cake Recipes chapter, with sweet treats to suit every occasion; from classic sponge, to decadent chocolate, and traditional fruit and ginger cakes. These recipes form the blank canvas on which Mich works her magic, as she explains step by step how make delicious frostings and fillings, as well as how to cover and stack your cakes in preparation for decorating. In the Masterclass chapter, Mich shares her decorating secrets with succinct tutorials to teach advanced decorating techniques, from moulding realistic sugar paste roses to hand-painted designs and delicate ribbon loops.
The stunning Cake Gallery section showcases the techniques developed in the Masterclass, with a delectable range of desserts for every occasion: from tiered creations with piped lace to chocolate glitter roses, from hand-painted flowers to moulded Christmas candy canes. This book demystifies cake decorating, making it accessible and fun. If you have never dared to bake and decorate a cake or if you are simply looking for inspiration, Mich has created the perfect book for you.

Contents include:

• Essential Equipment
• Cake baking
• Fillings and frostings
• Careful covering and stacking
• Masterclass
• Cake Gallery
• Templates, useful addresses (all UK, but website are included) index

Mich Turner's Cake Masterclass is a UK publication, all measurements are in metric and imperial.

About the author

Mich Turner MBE trained as a Food Scientist and was Patisserie Buyer at Harvey Nichols before founding Little Venice Cake Company in 1999. Over the years she has developed an impressive client list for corporate events including BAFTA and Madame Tussaud's, as well as for private clients and celebrities including Her Majesty the Queen, David Beckham, Gordon Ramsey, Madonna and Sir Paul McCartney. She has a hugely successful business ranging from cookery classes, a TV series, several cake decorating books and a new range of cake decorating utensils. Mich was awarded an MBE in 2010 for her outstanding services to the Catering Industry.

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Cake Masterclass - Mich Turner