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Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes
In Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes, celebrity baker Mich Turner brings together a collection of recipes to take you all the way from the delicious everyday through to the spectacular. Starting out with simple cakes, biscuits and cupcakes, once you have mastered this first level, Mich provides you with a few extra steps to turn these into fabulous creations. If you’re looking for more of a challenge or to elevate a favourite, these bakes are easily adapted to create a true showstopper cake. Covering a full range of bakery goods as well as perfect flavours, whether you are a novice baker or already know your rum baba from your roulade, you can be easily guided through these delicious bakes and simple but spectacular decoration techniques that make the most of wonderful flavours and perfect crumb.
224 pages, Hardcover
Published March 10, 2020
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January 28, 2020
I received an advanced reader copy of this book toread in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
This is certainly a showstopping cake book full of beautiful and mouthwatering cakes and recipies. The only negative thing about this book is that there are pictures of the finished cakes but step by step pictures would of been amazing to show how to do the icing, toppings, decor etc.
The book has beautiful photographs and so many delicious looking and sounding cakes, you really must get the if your a fan of cakes!
This is certainly a showstopping cake book full of beautiful and mouthwatering cakes and recipies. The only negative thing about this book is that there are pictures of the finished cakes but step by step pictures would of been amazing to show how to do the icing, toppings, decor etc.
The book has beautiful photographs and so many delicious looking and sounding cakes, you really must get the if your a fan of cakes!
February 5, 2020
When I first saw the cover of this book, I knew I had to check it out. I enjoy baking, and love how creative cakes and cupcakes can be. However, I wasn’t prepared for the absolute beauty in this book. Page after page of delightful treats, all with color photos! I could spend a day lost in its pages.
EVERYDAY BAKES TO SHOWSTOPPER CAKES lives up to its name. I don’t think I have ever seen so many beautiful and yummy sounding sweets within one volume. You’ll find recipes for Marble Ring Cake with Double Chocolate Drip, Lemon Meringue Cupcakes, Strawberry and Orange Cupcakes, Warming Ginger Loaf Cake, Salted Caramel Popcorn Layer Cake, Lemon and Elderflower Layer Cake, Red Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Fudge Heart Cake with Sugar Roses, Mothering Sunday Mango and Passion Fruit Cake, and so many more, you’ll get cavities just reading it!
Rather you love baking, decorating, eating delicious treats, or you simply enjoy looking through and or collecting beautiful books, EVERYDAY BAKES TO SHOWSTOPPER CAKES is one you’ll want to add to your collection.
EVERYDAY BAKES TO SHOWSTOPPER CAKES lives up to its name. I don’t think I have ever seen so many beautiful and yummy sounding sweets within one volume. You’ll find recipes for Marble Ring Cake with Double Chocolate Drip, Lemon Meringue Cupcakes, Strawberry and Orange Cupcakes, Warming Ginger Loaf Cake, Salted Caramel Popcorn Layer Cake, Lemon and Elderflower Layer Cake, Red Velvet Cake with White Chocolate Fudge Heart Cake with Sugar Roses, Mothering Sunday Mango and Passion Fruit Cake, and so many more, you’ll get cavities just reading it!
Rather you love baking, decorating, eating delicious treats, or you simply enjoy looking through and or collecting beautiful books, EVERYDAY BAKES TO SHOWSTOPPER CAKES is one you’ll want to add to your collection.
January 24, 2020
I have a teenager who loves to bake and I read this book with him in mind. I was so pleased, as there are all kinds of really doable cake designs in here. We cook gluten free (his brother is allergic to gluten) and there are no GF recipes in the book, but that's not a big deal since she mainly uses standard cake recipes (provided) and then adjusts them slightly for flavors or effects. We can easily use our go-to GF cake recipe and then stir in cocoa powder with half the batter for the marble cake, for instance, or use that as a base and add the unique flavors in her ginger cake, etc. The frostings are for the most part quite simple because they use just a few standard, real ingredients (such as heavy cream, egg whites, powdered sugar and chocolate). My son is currently off dairy too, but again it's something I can work around since I'm familiar with food substitutions and the stars of this book are the designs and the flavor combinations and not the specific recipes.
This was a really fun read for me. I love the use of British flavors like elderflower cordial and the creative designs. There are lots of wedding and celebration cakes, plus quite a few cupcakes. I skipped over the fondant designs for the most part since we don't tend to do those. The end is cookies and such and I wasn't really interested in those either. You will need some equipment for some of this stuff. I liked the cakes with the heart filling until I realized you didn't create the shape yourself but had to buy cake pans specially made for it, for example. That's to be expected with most fancy baking books, though. All in all, I really enjoyed it. It was like Pinterest in the old days, where you just scrolled through and found beautiful, tasty and brilliant inspirations. :)
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
This was a really fun read for me. I love the use of British flavors like elderflower cordial and the creative designs. There are lots of wedding and celebration cakes, plus quite a few cupcakes. I skipped over the fondant designs for the most part since we don't tend to do those. The end is cookies and such and I wasn't really interested in those either. You will need some equipment for some of this stuff. I liked the cakes with the heart filling until I realized you didn't create the shape yourself but had to buy cake pans specially made for it, for example. That's to be expected with most fancy baking books, though. All in all, I really enjoyed it. It was like Pinterest in the old days, where you just scrolled through and found beautiful, tasty and brilliant inspirations. :)
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
March 8, 2020
Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes
Author: Mich Turner
Photographer: Lisa Linder
What a gorgeous book this is! The photographs drew me in and then seeing that simple recipes were taken from being decorated simply to quite elaborate with complicated steps made this a book I would love to sit and read then get up and bake from.
The recipes provide both imperial and metric measurements making this book easy to follow. There are tips to make success more likely along with step by step instructions on how to make the cake, icing(s) and decorations. Whether you are a beginner or more skilled there are ideas for everyone interested in tackling cake baking.
Cakes for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, baby showers and more are included. Frostings are not limited to buttercream or fondant and the ways to take a recipe and use it for cupcakes or more complicated layer or shaped cakes are also included. Use of candies, flowers, fruit and so many more items to decorate with made this a joy to read and get new ideas from.
A chocolate chip cupcake can become quite elegant with peanut butter frosting, peanut brittle and a few other additions. A cake with a heart inside? Haven’t tried that before. A simple layer cake then frosted with caramel inside? Hmmm… Flavors of fruit, vanilla, chocolate, gingerbread and more are included along with meringue-based deserts like pavlova.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I buy it to bake from? I would
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
Author: Mich Turner
Photographer: Lisa Linder
What a gorgeous book this is! The photographs drew me in and then seeing that simple recipes were taken from being decorated simply to quite elaborate with complicated steps made this a book I would love to sit and read then get up and bake from.
The recipes provide both imperial and metric measurements making this book easy to follow. There are tips to make success more likely along with step by step instructions on how to make the cake, icing(s) and decorations. Whether you are a beginner or more skilled there are ideas for everyone interested in tackling cake baking.
Cakes for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, baby showers and more are included. Frostings are not limited to buttercream or fondant and the ways to take a recipe and use it for cupcakes or more complicated layer or shaped cakes are also included. Use of candies, flowers, fruit and so many more items to decorate with made this a joy to read and get new ideas from.
A chocolate chip cupcake can become quite elegant with peanut butter frosting, peanut brittle and a few other additions. A cake with a heart inside? Haven’t tried that before. A simple layer cake then frosted with caramel inside? Hmmm… Flavors of fruit, vanilla, chocolate, gingerbread and more are included along with meringue-based deserts like pavlova.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I buy it to bake from? I would
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
February 20, 2020
I think my baking journey is really just wishful thinking that I'll develop the patience, creativity, and artistry that would land me on the Great British Baking Show, but I've accepted my reality that I'm more of a Nailed It contestant. It might just be stubbornness that keeps me trying. Or borderline insanity? Either way, Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes caught my attention and interest for sure. I think the recipes/flavors are more in line with my 'wishes' -- ginger cakes with lime buttercream and pineapple sunflowers, rhubarb and custard mini pavlovas, go the whole hog -- has easy to follow (numbered!) instructions, beautiful photos, and top tips. Best of all, it's a book that isn't as intimidating as some I've read and used. My 7 year old niece has the baking bug (but more decorating than baking) and I'm so excited to try some of these recipes with her (esp pigs and sheep cupcakes, raising the baa). The only sad news is that aside from my niece, everyone I know is on a diet. So maybe they'll be enticed my mini pigs and sheep? Everyday Bakes is a great resource that has re-inspired me.
February 5, 2020
Mich Turner (MBE) is the best cake designer in the business, in my opinion. She makes the most wonderful cakes, true showstoppers. In this book she allows us into her secrets of making something simple recipes into a beautiful cakes that will impress everyone.
The book is full of recipes stating from cupcakes, loaf/traybakes/meringues, layer cakes and celebration cakes; each chapters building on the previous one until the fabulous celebration cakes end the adventure.
Easy to follow instructions, easy recipes and fabulous photographs. All in all a fabulous book.
The book is full of recipes stating from cupcakes, loaf/traybakes/meringues, layer cakes and celebration cakes; each chapters building on the previous one until the fabulous celebration cakes end the adventure.
Easy to follow instructions, easy recipes and fabulous photographs. All in all a fabulous book.
January 27, 2020
Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes looks like a really good baking book unfortunately the book was written for a non-US audience as the recipes use metric measurements. mixed with measurement you could use for weighing out ingredients. Here's a sample of what I mean:
Iced Gingerbread Biscuits
425 grams (15 oz) plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tbsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
140 g (4 1/2 oz) unsalted butter, softened
165 g (5 1/2 oz) muscovado sugar
1 large egg yolk
165 g (5 1/2 oz) treacle
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp milk
For the royal icing
3 large egg whites (about 125 g/4 oz)
500-600 g (1 lb 1 oz-1 lb 5 oz) icing sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
As you can see the recipe is written for a non-US audience as the measurements and ingredients are not something typically found in US recipes.
The recipe photos are gorgeous and the foodstuffs depicted look really yummy.
Recommend with caveats given.
Review written after downloading a temporary PDF book from NetGalley.
Iced Gingerbread Biscuits
425 grams (15 oz) plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tbsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
140 g (4 1/2 oz) unsalted butter, softened
165 g (5 1/2 oz) muscovado sugar
1 large egg yolk
165 g (5 1/2 oz) treacle
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp milk
For the royal icing
3 large egg whites (about 125 g/4 oz)
500-600 g (1 lb 1 oz-1 lb 5 oz) icing sugar
3 tbsp lemon juice
As you can see the recipe is written for a non-US audience as the measurements and ingredients are not something typically found in US recipes.
The recipe photos are gorgeous and the foodstuffs depicted look really yummy.
Recommend with caveats given.
Review written after downloading a temporary PDF book from NetGalley.
February 9, 2020
There's plenty of fun and inspirational recipes in this book. Some of them are easier than others and in some cases it's for the better to have some skills in terms of cake decorating. Nevertheless, there is a few recipes I'd love to try, such as Chocolate and Salted Caramel Cake and Ruffle truffle pinata cake.
February 3, 2020
Oh how my heart loves this book! The photography alone brings visions of British baking shows and dessert competitions dancing in my head. I love that the everyday bakes are paired with a showstopper. Sometimes I found I quite preferred the everyday bake to the showstopper. I have many new recipes that I can't wait to try! There were several bakes I had never heard of before which I attribute to being from America and reading a book by a baker from the UK. The templates section will certainly come in handy. I could have used a few more templates, honestly, but that's nothing to hold against this fantastic book.
January 31, 2020
What can I say? I'm a sucker for the Great British Bake Off and I was drawn into a book that promised me Showstopper Cakes.
What I really like about this book is that the recipes are divided into the two title categories: either an everyday bake or a showstopper cake. It's good for those who are more beginner who might want to start simple. Or conversely, for more experienced bakers who are looking to challenge themselves a little bit more.
This book is divided by types of bakes including: Cupcakes, Loafcakes Traybakes and Meringues, Layer Cakes, and Celebration Cakes.
There's conversions here which are helpful, given the British-ness off the book. Because of that, take note that some ingredients will need to be swapped as this book includes things harder to find in America, like Maltesers.
Each recipe has helpful hints and tips, and the instructions are written really well. I wish that some of the more complicated bakes would have included step-by-step photos. I know this book is beginner to more advanced, but I assume the audience is still home bakers. The extra help for some of them would have gone a long way!
I really like that some of the recipes are just sort of kicked up a notch, so to speak. That is, there will be a cupcake version and a cake version, or a cake version and a wedding cake version. It's nice to see the varieties of the same thing in different challenge modes.
There are a lot of photos, which I really appreciate, especially in a book like this about flashy bakes. Plus, the photos that are included are fantastic. They look like stellar cakes and so the title is accurate for sure.
There's templates included in the back for some of the design work, which is helpful. There's also a few random cookie recipes in the back which are a bit weird and out of place but, hey, I like cookies as much as the next baker.
Some of the recipes that sounded the most delicious to me include: Venetian Easter Eggs, Lemon and Elderberry Layer Cake, and The Althorp Chocolate and Salted Caramel Layer Cake.
This would be welcome on any home baker's shelf, and would make a great gift for that baker in your life who you beg to bring treats to your parties.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you!
What I really like about this book is that the recipes are divided into the two title categories: either an everyday bake or a showstopper cake. It's good for those who are more beginner who might want to start simple. Or conversely, for more experienced bakers who are looking to challenge themselves a little bit more.
This book is divided by types of bakes including: Cupcakes, Loafcakes Traybakes and Meringues, Layer Cakes, and Celebration Cakes.
There's conversions here which are helpful, given the British-ness off the book. Because of that, take note that some ingredients will need to be swapped as this book includes things harder to find in America, like Maltesers.
Each recipe has helpful hints and tips, and the instructions are written really well. I wish that some of the more complicated bakes would have included step-by-step photos. I know this book is beginner to more advanced, but I assume the audience is still home bakers. The extra help for some of them would have gone a long way!
I really like that some of the recipes are just sort of kicked up a notch, so to speak. That is, there will be a cupcake version and a cake version, or a cake version and a wedding cake version. It's nice to see the varieties of the same thing in different challenge modes.
There are a lot of photos, which I really appreciate, especially in a book like this about flashy bakes. Plus, the photos that are included are fantastic. They look like stellar cakes and so the title is accurate for sure.
There's templates included in the back for some of the design work, which is helpful. There's also a few random cookie recipes in the back which are a bit weird and out of place but, hey, I like cookies as much as the next baker.
Some of the recipes that sounded the most delicious to me include: Venetian Easter Eggs, Lemon and Elderberry Layer Cake, and The Althorp Chocolate and Salted Caramel Layer Cake.
This would be welcome on any home baker's shelf, and would make a great gift for that baker in your life who you beg to bring treats to your parties.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you!
February 8, 2020
The recipes look delicious and there is a wide variety of cakes, cookies and loafs for all tastes and occasions.
I expected more cake decorating instruction/ideas then was offered. There is a very polar idea of simple to intricate with no real in between. Beautifully placed garnish and drizzles jump to unpracticed piping and hand modeled flowers.
Readers new to cake decorating will enjoy most of the ideas this book has to offer but may need practice or build upon skills from elsewhere to tackle harder decor ideas.
I expected more cake decorating instruction/ideas then was offered. There is a very polar idea of simple to intricate with no real in between. Beautifully placed garnish and drizzles jump to unpracticed piping and hand modeled flowers.
Readers new to cake decorating will enjoy most of the ideas this book has to offer but may need practice or build upon skills from elsewhere to tackle harder decor ideas.
March 1, 2020
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes is a progressive guide and recipe book for bakers for creating simple to elaborate cakes and baked desserts. Due out 10th March 2020 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint it's 224 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
The book has a nice and logical layout. The introductory recipes are easy enough for beginner bakers and the following chapters build on the earlier concepts and finishes. The book is arranged roughly thematically with cupcakes followed by loaves, tray-bakes, and meringues, on to cakes and then celebratory and really fancy cakes.
Recipe ingredients are listed in a bullet sidebar with both metric and American standard *weights* given. These recipes use weights for most of the flours to give a more consistent result. Info and tips about the ingredients or the recipes themselves are given in sidebars below the preparation information. Yields are stated in the header info. Nutritional information and special diet concerns/allergens (nuts, celery, wheat, etc) are not given.
These are yummy and (mostly) made from easily sourced ingredients.
Each of the recipes includes an introductory description, ingredients listed in a bullet point sidebar, step by step instructions. All of the recipes are accompanied by photographs. The photos provided are high quality, clear, and easy to follow. There are a number of really beautifully presented desserts here including some appealing and impressive holiday bakes.
The recipe ingredients themselves are easily sourced and will be available at most well stocked grocery stores. There are a very few ingredients which might be a little more difficult to source, but definitely nothing that is 'way out there'.
Four and a half stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes is a progressive guide and recipe book for bakers for creating simple to elaborate cakes and baked desserts. Due out 10th March 2020 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln imprint it's 224 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.
The book has a nice and logical layout. The introductory recipes are easy enough for beginner bakers and the following chapters build on the earlier concepts and finishes. The book is arranged roughly thematically with cupcakes followed by loaves, tray-bakes, and meringues, on to cakes and then celebratory and really fancy cakes.
Recipe ingredients are listed in a bullet sidebar with both metric and American standard *weights* given. These recipes use weights for most of the flours to give a more consistent result. Info and tips about the ingredients or the recipes themselves are given in sidebars below the preparation information. Yields are stated in the header info. Nutritional information and special diet concerns/allergens (nuts, celery, wheat, etc) are not given.
These are yummy and (mostly) made from easily sourced ingredients.
Each of the recipes includes an introductory description, ingredients listed in a bullet point sidebar, step by step instructions. All of the recipes are accompanied by photographs. The photos provided are high quality, clear, and easy to follow. There are a number of really beautifully presented desserts here including some appealing and impressive holiday bakes.
The recipe ingredients themselves are easily sourced and will be available at most well stocked grocery stores. There are a very few ingredients which might be a little more difficult to source, but definitely nothing that is 'way out there'.
Four and a half stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes
February 16, 2020
White Lion Publishing and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes. I was under no obligation to review this cookbook and my opinion is freely given.
Simply put, the desserts in this cookbook are awe-inspiring, indulgent, and delectable. I love baking, but Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes turns the craft into an art form. Even the everyday bakes, designed to be simpler and not so ornate, are outstanding. As the baking terms are written in the British manner, some ingredients may not be instantly recognizable to those from elsewhere. The internet provides all of the answers, however, so this is not an issue. The author does a good job of listing the ingredient conversions, so whether you use Metric or English, the information is already listed.
The cookbook is divided into logical sections, which I have listed below with some of my favorite recipes.
Cupcakes: Lemon Meringue Cupcakes (accompanied by the showstopper Lemon Meringue Layer cake); Black Forest Cherry Cupcakes
Loaf Cakes, Traybakes, and Meringues: Raspberry and White Chocolate Traybake; Classic Chocolate Eclairs; Showstopper Coffee Layer Cake
Layer Cakes: Vanilla Layer Cake with Fresh Strawberries; The Althorp Chocolate and Salted Caramel Layer Cake; Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Celebration Cakes: Chocolate Fudge Heart Cake; Venetian Easter Eggs
There are great tips and hints scattered throughout and the plentiful photographs will inspire bakers of all skill levels. The base recipes for cakes are outstanding, so even if the decorations seem out of your league, the cakes themselves are excellent. For all of the reasons listed above, I would highly recommend Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes to other readers.
Simply put, the desserts in this cookbook are awe-inspiring, indulgent, and delectable. I love baking, but Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes turns the craft into an art form. Even the everyday bakes, designed to be simpler and not so ornate, are outstanding. As the baking terms are written in the British manner, some ingredients may not be instantly recognizable to those from elsewhere. The internet provides all of the answers, however, so this is not an issue. The author does a good job of listing the ingredient conversions, so whether you use Metric or English, the information is already listed.
The cookbook is divided into logical sections, which I have listed below with some of my favorite recipes.
Cupcakes: Lemon Meringue Cupcakes (accompanied by the showstopper Lemon Meringue Layer cake); Black Forest Cherry Cupcakes
Loaf Cakes, Traybakes, and Meringues: Raspberry and White Chocolate Traybake; Classic Chocolate Eclairs; Showstopper Coffee Layer Cake
Layer Cakes: Vanilla Layer Cake with Fresh Strawberries; The Althorp Chocolate and Salted Caramel Layer Cake; Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Celebration Cakes: Chocolate Fudge Heart Cake; Venetian Easter Eggs
There are great tips and hints scattered throughout and the plentiful photographs will inspire bakers of all skill levels. The base recipes for cakes are outstanding, so even if the decorations seem out of your league, the cakes themselves are excellent. For all of the reasons listed above, I would highly recommend Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes to other readers.
March 2, 2020
The author of this title is truly a master baker. A biographical note that I saw indicated that she has made cakes for Queen Elizabeth and a number of celebrities.
The book contains recipes for cupcakes including Raising the Baa, Lemon Meringue Cupcakes, Gin and Tonic Cupcakes, Chocolate Chip Cupcakes and more. There are also recipes for loaf cakes, tray-bakes and meringues; included are Raspberry and White Chocolate Meringue Towers, Classic Chocolate Eclairs a Warming Ginger Loaf Cake and a Salted Caramel and Popcorn Layer Cake, among others. The book also include Layer Cakes; Lemon and Elder-flower Layer Cake or Strawberry Shortcake Floral Stacks anyone? Ow about Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. The Book ends with a number of Celebration Cakes including Hand-decorated Ester Biscuits, Halloween Mini Rolls, a Chocolate Biscuit Wreath cake and many more.
The photographs made me so hungry. They are gorgeous. The book has basic recipes and then ways to enhance them to make a showstopper. Either way, if you like to bake, take a look at this one.
One note: unfortunately for U.S. bakers the oven temps and measurements are British style and will need to be converted.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
The book contains recipes for cupcakes including Raising the Baa, Lemon Meringue Cupcakes, Gin and Tonic Cupcakes, Chocolate Chip Cupcakes and more. There are also recipes for loaf cakes, tray-bakes and meringues; included are Raspberry and White Chocolate Meringue Towers, Classic Chocolate Eclairs a Warming Ginger Loaf Cake and a Salted Caramel and Popcorn Layer Cake, among others. The book also include Layer Cakes; Lemon and Elder-flower Layer Cake or Strawberry Shortcake Floral Stacks anyone? Ow about Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. The Book ends with a number of Celebration Cakes including Hand-decorated Ester Biscuits, Halloween Mini Rolls, a Chocolate Biscuit Wreath cake and many more.
The photographs made me so hungry. They are gorgeous. The book has basic recipes and then ways to enhance them to make a showstopper. Either way, if you like to bake, take a look at this one.
One note: unfortunately for U.S. bakers the oven temps and measurements are British style and will need to be converted.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
March 13, 2020
A delightful looking bakes and cakes book from Mich Turner, who is the Little Venice Cake Company cake designer - I've bought her products before as a birthday cake for one of my daughters, and it was delicious, so it lovely to see how to try and make some myself.
This book is split into four main sections (no of cakes):
Cupcakes (19)
Loaf cakes, traybakes & Meringues (14)
Layer Cakes (15)
Celebration Cakes (21)
Whilst there are plenty of bakes to choose from a number of them use the base recipe from the previous recipe and change the topping. Some of the recipes use a cake of your choice, but I guess its possible not all types would be suitable - I'd rather have some suggestions as to the type that is best used with fondant sugar paste and royal icing.
The measurements come in both metric and imperial, each recipe has a colour photograph and plenty of steps to follow. The book also contain a templates for the gingerbread house.
These cakes a certainly decadent and some look quite easy to do, some are more intermediate and others are for the more experienced baker. I certainly would make the Chocolate Marbled Easter Eggs this year - they look scrummy.
I received this book from Netgalley in return for a honest review.
This book is split into four main sections (no of cakes):
Cupcakes (19)
Loaf cakes, traybakes & Meringues (14)
Layer Cakes (15)
Celebration Cakes (21)
Whilst there are plenty of bakes to choose from a number of them use the base recipe from the previous recipe and change the topping. Some of the recipes use a cake of your choice, but I guess its possible not all types would be suitable - I'd rather have some suggestions as to the type that is best used with fondant sugar paste and royal icing.
The measurements come in both metric and imperial, each recipe has a colour photograph and plenty of steps to follow. The book also contain a templates for the gingerbread house.
These cakes a certainly decadent and some look quite easy to do, some are more intermediate and others are for the more experienced baker. I certainly would make the Chocolate Marbled Easter Eggs this year - they look scrummy.
I received this book from Netgalley in return for a honest review.
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March 7, 2020Thank you, NetGalley for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Honestly, every recipe in this book looks so good. My mouth watered just flipping through it. I tried the vanilla fairy cakes with simple glaze icing recipe and the cupcakes tasted so good! I also tried making the strawberry shortcake floral stacks and it took me a very long time but they tasted very good though.
Honestly, every recipe in this book looks so good. My mouth watered just flipping through it. I tried the vanilla fairy cakes with simple glaze icing recipe and the cupcakes tasted so good! I also tried making the strawberry shortcake floral stacks and it took me a very long time but they tasted very good though.
March 14, 2020
Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes is a terrific cookbook. It gives even the novice baker and opportunity to practice and do well. Then the newcomer to baking can advance with some of the more complicated recipes. I like the variety of flavors, especially some of the exotic ones that I have not used at all or seldom. These recipes give me a chance to expand my horizons. Experienced bakers can also benefit from this cookbook because of the variety of recipes.
March 1, 2020
This book is beautiful! It has gorgeous photos and excellent recipes that will appeal to many tastes. The title encompasses what this cookbook offers: tray bakes and cookies to more fancy cakes. Be aware that quite a few of the recipes are slight variations of a recipe already in the cookbook.
This is a lovely and well made book that's filled with desserts you will want to try!
This is a lovely and well made book that's filled with desserts you will want to try!
March 26, 2020
A perfect title for a perfect showstopper cake book! I loved this book and found recipe, after recipe doable!! While you might need a scale to help with metric measurements, it is the most accurate way to bake and I didn't mind at all that it has metric measurements! This is the perfect book for those that love cake! Easy 5 stars!!
January 1, 2025
i am really not into cookbooks that required very specialized equipment - this one requires some very specailized cake tins. Otherwise a range of recipes - most fairly simple. a few that captured my interest
February 19, 2020
I absolutely loved this book. I've baked and decorated cakes for years. This book has very easy steps to follow and a beginner would do well with it. Highly recommend.
February 6, 2020
I really loved this cookbook! I love to bake so I was really excited to dive in and learn how to become a better baker.
The author takes you step by step through each level of expertise, from beginner to master and explains everything so very well. The directions and pictures are wonderful and it makes learning new skills that much easier. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their baking skills.
The author takes you step by step through each level of expertise, from beginner to master and explains everything so very well. The directions and pictures are wonderful and it makes learning new skills that much easier. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their baking skills.
January 31, 2020
I am a fan of cookbooks and this one is spectacular, I look forward to making some recipes, especially lemon and meringue cupcakes, I have always looked for a perfect recipe and this convention me a lot, the photographs are clear and craving, that is what gives you more p to a cookbook in particular desserts.
January 24, 2020
This cookbook is spectacular! The photographery is a wonderland of delicious desserts. The talent to create desserts that look like this is just incredible. Sadly I'm no cake decorating expert so the instructions are not in-depth enough to even remotely recreate the wonders in the book. However, the recipes are yummy mine just look ordinary and like a toddler decorated it. But I've totally upped my delicious game so it is still a win.
I'm slightly lowering the review because the title makes it seem you will learn to create a showstopper. If you have decorating experience that may be true but otherwise at leasr6you get the recipes and as I said the pictures are glorious. I recieved this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
I'm slightly lowering the review because the title makes it seem you will learn to create a showstopper. If you have decorating experience that may be true but otherwise at leasr6you get the recipes and as I said the pictures are glorious. I recieved this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
January 25, 2020
Such a fabulous book, There are some stunning bakes in here and makes me feel that I could actually gives these a try.
Some of my fave recipes in this book include
Black Forest Roulade
Chocolate and Salted Caramel Cake
Ruffle truffle pinata cake
and probably my most favourite is the
Secret Heart Strawberry and Orange heart cake
Can't wait to have a go at some of these recipes!
Some of my fave recipes in this book include
Black Forest Roulade
Chocolate and Salted Caramel Cake
Ruffle truffle pinata cake
and probably my most favourite is the
Secret Heart Strawberry and Orange heart cake
Can't wait to have a go at some of these recipes!
February 9, 2020
This book is great. Owning a bakery I read alot of baking books and to be honest alot of them are more or less the same. This one has some great recipes and the decorating ideas feel very fresh and modern. I love this book and will use it alot.
I recieved an advance copy of this book in return for an unbiased review. All opinions are my own.
I recieved an advance copy of this book in return for an unbiased review. All opinions are my own.
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