PLANET CAKE

A beginner's guide to decorating incredible cakes

by Paris Cutler and the Planet Cake Team

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New softcover book with gorgeous full-colour photos and step-by-step instructions. 192 pages, published 2009.

It's time to get excited about party cakes again. No more buttercream teddy bears. No more staying up until midnihgt sticking sprinkles on ice-cream cones. No more cake crumbs in the icing. Make something fabulous, professional and easy ... the Planet Cake way.

This beautiful and contemporary cake-decorating book is set out in the style of a cooking course, working from learning how to make and decorate the simplest of cupcakes to the creation of stunning, elaborate cakes and cupcakes. Author Paris Cutler, owner of the renowned Sydney cake shop Planet Cake, and her staff now share their colourful, distinctive designs and extensive in this book.

In addition to the imaginative creations presented inPlanet Cake, there is a comprehensive basic techniques section, complete with learning outcomes, troubleshooting hints and equipment lists. The method for each design is explained with step-by-step instructions and photographs, and enhanced by magnificent colour illustrations.

Planet Cake is an Australian publication, all measurements are in metric, imperial and metric cup & spoon.

About Planet Cake

Planet Cake was established in 1996 and is owned by Paris & Billy Cutler and is based in a commercial kitchen operated by 10 staff located in the heart of Sydney’s iconic and artistic mecca, Balmain. Planet Cake creates cakes daily for celebrations of all types including birthdays, weddings and corporate brand events. A celebrity favourite, Planet Cake has created cakes for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s wedding, Celine Dion’s 40th birthday, The Australian Women's Weekly's 75th Birthday and Jennifer Hawkins' 25th birthday.

In addition to couture cakes Planet Cake operates an online store that sells wedding, birthday and christening cakes and also sells cake decorating supplies. However it is Planet Cake’s decorating school which attracts the most interest. Planet Cake has taught cake decorating classes since 2004 and due has appeared on television shows sincluding Getaway, Fresh & Sydney Weekender.

Paris's other books - Planet Cake Cupcakes, Planet Cake Celebrate and Planet Cake Kids - are also available - click here for more information

Planet Cake - Paris Cutler